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Alabama Hoops: Key Players Injured Ahead of Texas Game
11 Jan
Summary
- SEC mandates mandatory injury reports for football, basketball, and baseball.
- Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Davion Hannah are out.
- Aiden Sherrell is a game-time decision for the Texas game.
The Southeastern Conference has enacted a new policy for the 2024-25 season, requiring mandatory injury reports before all conference football, basketball, and baseball games. This rule applies exclusively to conference matchups. Alabama men's basketball is preparing for their third SEC game against Texas on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT, facing considerable injury concerns.
Alabama's availability report indicates that Collins Onyejiaka and Davion Hannah are out, and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is also sidelined. Guard Aiden Sherrell is listed as a game-time decision. Coach Nate Oats expressed concern over Wrightsell Jr.'s multiple injuries, including Achilles issues and a finger ailment. Labaron Philon Jr., despite practicing, is not at 100 percent but is anticipated to play.
Texas enters the matchup with a fully available roster, though their coaching staff has changed, with Sean Miller now leading the team after Rodney Terry's departure. Both Alabama and Texas have lost key scoring players from the previous season. The Crimson Tide will need to overcome these player absences to secure a home victory against the Longhorns.
