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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 14

Nate Oats Provides Injury Updates for Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette

Alabama men's basketball had a few injury setbacks last season, but guards Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Houston Mallette got the worst of it. Wrightsell ruptured his Achilles against Oregon in the Players Era Festival Championship and Mallette's lingering injuries to his knees only allowed him to play in six games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 20
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. Considered Quitting Basketball After Achilles Injury

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. Considered Quitting Basketball After Achilles Injury

CLEVELAND–– After Latrell Wrightsell Jr. ruptured his Achilles in Alabama basketball's loss to Oregon on Nov. 30, he got to the point where he never wanted to play basketball again.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / February 1

Welcome Back Trelly! Latrell Wrightsell likely to return next season after medical redshirt

Huge news for ‘Bama’s backcourt next season Some players are just cursed with bad injury luck, Latrell Wrightsell, Jr. is one of those guys. I have lost track of the number of concussions and head bumps he has had, lingering injuries, etc.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Field Level Media / December 3
Alabama guard suffers ruptured Achilles

Alabama guard suffers ruptured Achilles, will miss rest of season

In eight games this season, he averaged 11.5 points and shooting a team-high 42.2 percent from three-point range.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 30
Alabama Basketball Guard Exits Oregon Game with Non-Contact Injury

Alabama Basketball Guard Exits Oregon Game with Non-Contact Injury

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. went down with a non-contact lower leg injury early in the second half of the Crimson Tide's Players Era Festvival Championship matchup against Oregon on Saturday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15
Trey Kaufman-Renn carries No. 13 Purdue past No. 2 Alabama

Trey Kaufman-Renn carries No. 13 Purdue past No. 2 Alabama

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a career-best 26 points and collected eight rebounds to lead No. 13 Purdue to an 87-78 triumph over No. 2 Alabama.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 11
Alabama Guard Latrell Wrightsell's Second Half Shooting Keeps Crimson Tide Unbeaten

Alabama Guard Latrell Wrightsell's Second Half Shooting Keeps Crimson Tide Unbeaten

- The No. 2 Alabama basketball team survived an early season scare on Monday night as the Crimson Tide defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 72-64 to stay unbeaten through the season's first three games.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 17

Alabama Basketball Announces Jersey Numbers for 2024-25 Roster

Alabama basketball announced the jersey numbers for its final 2024-25 roster on Monday morning, revealing the new numbers for the team's eight newcomers as well as a few changes for the returners.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Carolina HQ / March 29, 2024

Alabama Starter is OUT for Sweet 16 Game vs. UNC

Alabama will be without a big contributor. When North Carolina and Alabama play tonight’s Sweet 16 game, the Crimson Tide will be without one of its starting guards.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 27, 2024
Alabama unsure if G Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (concussion) will play

Alabama unsure if G Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (concussion) will play

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is still dealing with a concussion and his status will be firmed up prior to Thursday's Sweet 16 game against No. 1 seed North Carolina, Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2024
Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell Jr. out for game with head injury

Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell Jr. out for game with head injury

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. suffered a head injury in the first half of Sunday's West Region second-round game against Grand Canyon and will miss the rest of the contest.

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College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 9, 2024

Alabama Basketball's X-Factor Latrell Wrightsell Forces Overtime with Razorbacks on Senior Day

The No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide missed its first four 3-point shots on Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The slow shooting start, combined with several sloppy turnovers put the home team into a quick 11-point deficit in the final contest inside Coleman Coliseum this season.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / February 23, 2024

Alabama could be missing several players on Saturday

The Tide could be a bit short-handed entering the top-25 matchup with the Cats. The Kentucky Wildcats are looking for another bounce-back top-25 win on Saturday when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 30, 2023

Good Things Happen When Latrell Wrightsell Jr. Doesn't Pass Up 3-Pointers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. transferred to Alabama and was expected to have a significant role as a shooter for an already star-studded group of 3-point scorers.

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