Alabama basketball is dealing with injury issues as the school begins its upcoming season. A key transfer guard is out for several weeks.

The Alabama Crimson Tide has not had issues recruiting in football or basketball. Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer has his program rolling in top recruits even after Nick Saban's retirement. The basketball team,

Nick Saban has helped out the Alabama basketball program before. Ahead of last season’s Final Four run, he spoke to the team, giving a speech that Oats credited with helping the group improve after struggling to end the regular season and SEC tournament.