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.

The Alabama Crimson Tide has not had issues recruiting in football or basketball. Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer has his program rolling in top recruits even after Nick Saban's retirement. The basketball team,