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Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. ruptured his Achilles early in the season and unofficially received a medical redshirt. The graduate guard started several games during the 2023-24 Final Four season and his elite shooting from deep played a pivotal role in the Crimson Tide's historic success.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 26

Wrightsell Appears Back To Form In Return From Injury

Alabama defeated Furman 96-71 in its final preseason exhibition on Sunday. There was a lot to be excited about for Crimson Tide fans as Aden Holloway and

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 14

Latrell Wrightsell’s Long Road to Recovery Nears Completion

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Just a minute into the second half of last December’s Players Era Festival Championship Game, with the score tied at 41, Alabama pushed the ball up the floor in transition.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 6

Nate Oats reveals Latrell Wrightsell Jr. plan for injury recovery

Back during the summer, the Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Nate Oats received good news when standout freshman guard Labaron Philon withdrew from the NBA Draft and opted to return to the program for his sophomore year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 6

Nate Oats Details Injury Updates for Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Jalil Bethea

Alabama men's basketball is less than two weeks away from playing its exhibition game against Florida State in Birmingham. As the season nears, Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats provided an injury update for guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who ruptured his Achilles early last season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 2

Nate Oats Provides Update on Latrell Wrightsell Jr.'s Injury Recovery

Alabama men's basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who ruptured his Achilles early last season, has been cleared for non-contact work and is "doing some basic basketball activities," per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein and Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / July 2

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. gets murky injury update for 2025-26 season

The Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Nate Oats received big news last week when it was announced that Latrell Wrightsell Jr. was granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA and would be given one more year of college basketball eligibility for next season following an Achilles injury.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / July 2

Nate Oats Gives Summer Update on Alabama Guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Alabama men's basketball recently tipped off its summer training program, and although Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. received his medical redshirt after rupturing his Achilles on Nov.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 24

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.'s Return Announced: Roll Call, June 24, 2025

Alabama men's basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who tore his Achilles last November and missed a majority of the 2024-25 season, has been granted a medical redshirt, and will be suiting up for the Crimson Tide this season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Alabama Guard Receives Major Update on Eligibility

The Alabama Crimson Tide will play next season without three-time All-SEC honoree Mark Sears. However, the expectation in Tuscaloosa remains another trip to the Elite Eight, and their chances received a significant boost on Monday.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / June 23

Alabama basketball gets key starter back on medical redshirt

Alabama men’s basketball is coming off three straight appearances in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (or better) and their quest for a fourth got a major boost on Monday.

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

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.

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Alabama guard suffers ruptured Achilles, will miss rest of season

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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 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