Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen's status uncertain ahead of Arkansas game

Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats provides update on Bol Bowen's injury ahead of top-25 matchup

Feb. 19, 2026 at 3:31am

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Alabama men's basketball forward Taylor Bol Bowen is considered day-to-day ahead of the Crimson Tide's top-25 matchup against Arkansas. Head coach Nate Oats said Bol Bowen did not practice fully on Friday and his status for the game will be determined based on how he feels on game day. Bol Bowen has missed five games this season due to a right leg injury and his return would provide much-needed length and athleticism for Alabama's frontcourt.

Why it matters

Bol Bowen's potential return is crucial for Alabama as they face a tough opponent in Arkansas. The Crimson Tide need Bol Bowen's size and defensive presence to compete with the Razorbacks' frontcourt. His absence has been felt, and his availability could be the difference in a close game between two ranked teams.

The details

Bol Bowen, a transfer in his first season at Alabama, has been dealing with a right leg injury that has caused him to miss five games so far this year. He played 15 minutes in Alabama's last game at Ole Miss but was not 100% healthy. Bol Bowen was a game-time decision against Auburn and appeared to re-aggravate the injury, leading him to miss the South Carolina game. Now, his status for the Arkansas matchup remains uncertain as he was limited in practice on Friday.

  • Bol Bowen missed Alabama's game against South Carolina on February 15, 2026.
  • Alabama takes on Arkansas on February 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. CT.

The players

Taylor Bol Bowen

A forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team who is dealing with a right leg injury.

Nate Oats

The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Taylor is kind of day-to-day. He didn't practice yesterday at all, and today, we had a real light practice that he went through parts of it. We'll see how he's feeling tomorrow. It'd be great to get him, though, because we need some length and athleticism in this game.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach, Alabama Crimson Tide

What’s next

Bol Bowen's status for the Arkansas game will be determined based on how he feels on game day, February 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Bol Bowen's potential return is crucial for Alabama as they face a tough opponent in Arkansas. The Crimson Tide need Bol Bowen's size and defensive presence to compete with the Razorbacks' frontcourt, and his availability could be the difference in a close game between two ranked teams.