It looks like Alabama basketball forward Derrion Reid will get to experience his first Auburn rivalry game after all.
Coach Nate Oats told media on Friday that the freshman would be a “game-time decision,” but told The Field of 68 basketball analyst Jeff Goodman that Reid was “expected to play” on Saturday morning.
Dec 14, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) gets a breakaway dunk with Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) too far behind to defend the dunk at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Creighton 83-75. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Reid was averaging 7.2 points per game prior to being ruled “game-to-game” by Oats and staff following discomfort after Georgia. The injury journey began in the summer with his ankle and flared up in December to leave him booted for South Dakota State, but Reid hasn’t played consistently since.
Alabama’s bench still holds Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Achilles tendon) and Houston Mallette (knees).
The No. 1 Crimson Tide tips off against the No. 2 Tigers at 3 p.m. CT in Coleman Coliseum.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at [email protected].
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