Alabama's Taylor Bol Bowen Questionable for LSU Game

Crimson Tide forward has been dealing with a right leg injury

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen has been limited by a right leg injury and missed the team's previous game against South Carolina. Head coach Nate Oats said Bol Bowen looked better in practice on Friday, but his status for the upcoming game against LSU is still uncertain.

Why it matters

Bol Bowen has been a key contributor for Alabama this season, averaging nearly 7 points and 5 rebounds per game. His availability could be crucial as the Crimson Tide take on SEC rival LSU in a pivotal conference matchup.

The details

Bol Bowen returned to the court against Arkansas after missing a game, but played only 10 minutes as he 'just didn't quite have the pop' and 'was too stiff', according to Oats. The leg injury has been nagging Bol Bowen for several weeks, causing him to miss a total of 5 games so far this season.

  • Bol Bowen missed Alabama's win over South Carolina.
  • Bol Bowen played 10 minutes in the win over Arkansas.
  • Alabama takes on LSU on February 21 at 5 p.m. CT.

The players

Taylor Bol Bowen

A forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team who has been 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

“I thought Taylor looked out better today in practice. We need to keep getting him some more confidence, just with his ability, and getting his conditioning up to be able to help us. But I think we came out of the Arkansas game with no more injuries. We just got to get guys that played a lot of minutes back ready to play Saturday night.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

Bol Bowen's status for the LSU game will likely be a game-time decision, as the Crimson Tide look to get him back to full health and conditioning.

The takeaway

Alabama will need Bol Bowen at full strength as they continue their push for an NCAA Tournament berth, and his availability against SEC rival LSU could be a key factor in the outcome of that game.