Alabama Basketball Bounces Back After Arrest

0:00On March 17th, Alabama basketball is facing tough luck heading into the NCAA Tournament after a first-round SEC loss to 15 C to L.A. Miss. The Crimson Tides top 3-point shooter, Aiden Holloway, was arrested Monday on charges of first-degree marijuana possession and failure to affix A, tax-damp sidelineing him just before their next match-up. Coach Nate Oates addressed the issue head-on with the team, stressing focus on the games ahead despite the disappointment. He praised how players handled the news during practice, quickly shifting gears to prepare for Friday's opener. Veteran Guard LaTrell Wright-Sell Jr. stepped up as a leader that day, helping keep spirits high. Oates noted the back court depth, with players like Labyrinth, Phylon Jr., Jalil Bethaea, and Houston Mallard, ready to fill the gap, minimizing the impact. The coach believes this roster is better equipped than any he's coached to bounce back from such a blow. With a 23-in-9 record, Alabama expects the play without Holloway, but feels confident in their depth up front too, thanks to Shrong.

1:05Performances from guys like Taylor Bolbowin and London Gymson. Looking ahead, the tide faces Hofstra at 2.15pm, Central Time, Friday in Tampa, Florida, and Oates predicts a spirited effort that carries them forward. Made in AI.