Alabama Basketball Provides Injury Update Ahead of Texas A&M Game

Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen is questionable for Wednesday's matchup due to a right leg injury.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats provided an injury update on forward Taylor Bol Bowen ahead of the Crimson Tide's home game against Texas A&M on Wednesday. Bol Bowen suffered a right leg injury in the team's loss to Florida on Sunday and is listed as questionable for the upcoming contest. The Crimson Tide are also dealing with several other long-term injuries to players like Collins Onyejika, Davion Hannah, and Keitenn Bristow.

Why it matters

Bol Bowen has been a key contributor for Alabama this season, averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. His potential absence would be a significant blow to the Crimson Tide as they look to bounce back from the lopsided loss to Florida and remain competitive in SEC play.

The details

Bol Bowen suffered the right leg injury early in the first half of Alabama's loss to Florida on Sunday. He was unable to return to the game after receiving attention from the team's trainer. Head coach Nate Oats said Bol Bowen did not practice on Thursday and that his status for the Texas A&M game will be a game-time decision.

  • Bol Bowen was injured in the first half of Alabama's game against Florida on Sunday, February 4.
  • Oats provided an update on Bol Bowen's status during his Thursday press conference ahead of the Texas A&M game on Wednesday, February 8.

The players

Taylor Bol Bowen

A forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team who is averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game this season.

Nate Oats

The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team.

Collins Onyejika

An Alabama basketball player who is dealing with a long-term injury.

Davion Hannah

An Alabama basketball player who is dealing with a long-term injury.

Keitenn Bristow

An Alabama basketball player who is dealing with a long-term injury.

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What they’re saying

“We had Taylor up in Birmingham today. He's going to be day-to-day. He was playing really well, and then he wasn't even able to play two minutes in the game.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach, Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball

“Taylor didn't practice today. He's got the right leg injury. We'll see if he can come along between now and tomorrow. Hopefully, he does. I thought we had everybody we were gonna have for the year there to start the Florida game, and then less than two minutes in, Taylor hurt his right leg. I don't know. It's not going to be a long-term thing, but I don't know if he'll be able to play tomorrow night. He didn't practice at all today.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach, Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball

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