Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats expresses uncertainty about senior Latrell Wrightsell's availability for the Sweet 16 game against UNC due to a head injury sustained in the round of 32. Wrightsell, a 44% 3-point shooter, is being evaluated day-to-day by doctors and trainers. Despite hopes for his clearance, Oats prioritizes Wrightsell's long-term health over one game. However, Wrightsell is expected to return to practice this week and play in the Final Four game against UConn, barring setbacks. Wrightsell, who averages 9 PPG, has not played since the Round of 32.
Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell (head) will return to practice this week and barring any setbacks, is expected to play in Saturday's Final Four game against UConn, per Nate Oats. Has not played since the Round of 32. Averages 9 PPG.
Nate Oats on Latrell Wrightsell: "We don't wanna put anybody's long-term health in jeopardy for one game. He's not cleared." Oats said he's hopeful Wrightsell would be cleared and available if Alabama reaches the Final Four.
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. remains day-to-day ahead of Elite Eight game. "Wrightsell continues to be evaluated by the doctor and the trainer," Nate Oats said Friday. š: https://t.co/Hcny0C2ZCS https://t.co/8deimXQm8W
Nate Oats says Latrell Wrightsell is day-to-day and continues to be evaluated by the doctor and trainer.
#Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell ruled day-to-day before Sweet 16 "I'm not sure if he'll be available or not. They'll let us know tomorrow." š: https://t.co/UWuwmUpfmt https://t.co/SHsbr90KR7
Alabama coach Nate Oats says he's not sure if senior Latrell Wrightsell will be available for the Sweet 16 game against UNC. Wrightsell, a 44% shooter from 3, suffered a head injury in the round of 32 game against Grand Canyon. Oats says he's being evaluated day-to-day.