Meanwhile, freshman Derrion Reid had a brace on his hand. Oats said Reid is more week-to-week but expects him back by the Wake Forest exhibition on Oct. 18. Reid was a five-star prospect and a McDonald’s All-American.

Alabama basketball is dealing with injury issues as the school begins its upcoming season. A key transfer guard is out for several weeks.

Alabama is riding high off the Crimson Tide’s first-ever appearance in the Final Four last season. However, entering preseason camp, there’s a trio of injuries that they’re dealing with. Nate Oats closed his opening comments at his preview press conference Thursday with injury updates on three key contributors for the Crimson Tide.