Oats Provides Health Update for Alabama

Newark, N.J. - The Crimson Tide is as close to 100 percent healthy as they can be heading into the Sweet 16, according to Alabama head coach Nate Oats during his Wednesday media availability.

"We've got everything about as close to 100 as you're going to be able to get at this point of the year," Oats said on Wednesday, "and Grant is probably the furthest from that, but like he made the point to me, he hasn't been better than 90 for the last month or so. I think we'll have our full roster available for us to play this game."

"Yeah, for the most part. I talked to Grant. He says he was at 90 percent, but then his point was I've been at 90 percent of the most of the year. I don't know who is at 100 percent this point of the year. Cliff is for sure healthy. Grant is pretty healthy. Not 100 percent, but close enough."

Nelson suffered a left leg injury in Alabama's 104-82 loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday, March 15. Nelson was not supposed to play in Alabama's first-round game against Robert Morris but checked into the game with eight minutes remaining.

Nelson played seven total minutes in the contest, scoring five points and collecting three rebounds in Alabama's 90-81 win over Robert Morris.

Nelson returned to the starting lineup in Alabama's 80-66 victory over Saint Mary's on Sunday, March 23. He played 28 minutes and was the Tide's second-leading scorer with 12 points. Nelson also collected eight rebounds, two assists, and one block in the victory over the Gaels.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.