Two Arkansas Players Out for Alabama Matchup

Karter Knox and Isaiah Sealy will miss Wednesday's SEC showdown.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:39am

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Arkansas will be without guards Karter Knox and Isaiah Sealy for their upcoming game against No. 25 Alabama. Knox has been nursing a knee injury and has only played limited minutes in February, while Sealy is a true freshman who has seen increased playing time recently due to injuries to other players.

Why it matters

This is a key SEC matchup between two ranked teams, so the absence of two key Arkansas players could impact the outcome of the game and the conference standings.

The details

Knox has averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this season, while Sealy has averaged 3.9 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. Alabama will also be missing several players, including Davion Hannah, Keitenn Bristow, and Collins Onyejiaka, who are listed as out, and Taylor Bol Bowen, who is questionable.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. CT.
  • The SEC Availability Report was released on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Karter Knox

An Arkansas guard who has been nursing a knee injury and has only played limited minutes in February.

Isaiah Sealy

A true freshman guard for Arkansas who has seen increased playing time recently due to injuries to other players.

Davion Hannah

An Alabama player who is listed as out for the game.

Keitenn Bristow

An Alabama player who is listed as out for the game.

Collins Onyejiaka

An Alabama player who is listed as out for the game.

Taylor Bol Bowen

An Alabama player who is listed as questionable for the game.

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The takeaway

This game will be a tough test for Arkansas, who will be missing two key players, while Alabama will also be shorthanded. The outcome could have significant implications for the SEC standings and tournament seeding.