Will Alabama basketball forward return from injury at Florida?
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Alabama basketball forward Amari Allen is a game-time decision for the Crimson Tide's game against Florida.
Nate Oats said on Friday, Jan. 30 that the freshman has not yet practiced, but has been going through "some basketball workouts and looking a lot better."
"If he's close to being able to play, I think he'll play," Oats said.
Allen has not played since an 83-81 win at Oklahoma on Jan. 17.
Since sustaining a hip pointer in the SEC/ACC Challenge against Clemson, Allen has been banged up, but toughing it out. In the SEC opener against Kentucky, he sprained his ankle, returned to the game and played through his recovery.
Oats has yet to clarify the specific injury preventing Allen from returning to the floor. However, he noted that Allen got hurt against Oklahoma.
Also on the injury report are freshmen Davion Hannah and Collins Onyejiaka, both sidelined by medical coniditions, and Tarleton State transfer forward Keitenn Bristow (ankle).
Alabama tips off at Florida on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m. CT.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
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