Nate Oats reveals status of Jaxon Richardson, Anderson Diaz before Alabama basketball opener
Nate Oats updated the availability of two Alabama basketball freshmen before the Crimson Tide's Nov. 3 opener against Sam Houston.
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats provided updates on the availability of freshman players Jaxon Richardson and Anderson Diaz ahead of the team's season opener against Sam Houston on November 3. Richardson, who has been limited to minutes due to minor injuries and illness, will be on a minutes restriction for the opener. He made his preseason debut on October 22, logging 10 minutes in Alabama's 87-85 exhibition win over Auburn.
Oats praised Richardson's potential as a defender, comparing his upside to former Alabama standout Herb Jones. Fellow freshman Anderson Diaz, who suffered a left elbow injury, is doubtful for the season opener. He was expected to be sidelined for approximately a month and did not require surgery. Additionally, guard Aden Holloway is serving the final two games of his five-game suspension and will not be available for the opener. Alabama will face Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum.
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