Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats has confirmed that guard Amari Allen suffered an ankle sprain, according to a report from The Tuscaloosa News on Saturday. The announcement came from Oats during a media availability, though specific details regarding the severity of the injury and a timetable for Allen's return were not immediately disclosed.
Allen, a member of the Alabama backcourt, will be evaluated further by the team's medical staff. The Crimson Tide's upcoming schedule and rotation adjustments in his absence will depend on the recovery timeline. Oats did not specify when the injury occurred or whether it happened during practice or game action.
