Duke Blue Devils take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in Elite 8
The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils take on the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GRANT NELSON
11.8 PPG •
7.6 RPG •
1.6 APG
11.8 PPG
7.6 RPG
1.6 APG
2025 NCAA Men's Tournament injury updates: Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Hunter, more
Chance McMillan and Chad Baker-Mazara are among the key players questionable to continue in the 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament.MARCH 24
Everything Nate Oats, Alabama Basketball Players Said After Advancing to Sweet 16 Full transcript from Nate Oats, Grant Nelson, Chris Youngblood and Aden Holloway after the Crimson Tide’s dispatching of Saint Mary’s in the...
MARCH 24 • SACBEE.COM
Grant Nelson With Blunt Response on Saint Mary's Alabama forward makes it clear and simple on matchup with Saint Mary’s.
MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Starting Sunday Nelson is in the starting lineup for Alabama's second-round matchup against St. Mary's on Sunday, per Michael Casagrande of AL.com.
Impact Nelson will re-enter the starting lineup for the Crimson Tide after coming off the bench in the team's first-round matchup against Robert Morris. Nelson played limited minutes off the bench against the Colonials due to a lingering knee injury but apparently feels well enough to give it a full go against St. Mary's. Alabama fans will be happy to see Nelson back in the starting lineup due to his 11.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game averages this season.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Former Pac-12 foes Oregon and Arizona set for first March Madness meeting
In the very recent past, the NCAA Tournament selection committee would seek to avoid having Oregon face Arizona in the second round of March MadnessMARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama basketball injury update: Latest on Grant Nelson and Jarin Stevenson Alabama's Grant Nelson and Jarin Stevenson shared the latest news on their injuries before the Tide faces Saint Mary's in the second round o...
MARCH 22 • AL.COM
Mark Sears and Alabama survive scare and beat 15th-seeded Robert Morris 90-81 in March Madness
All-America guard Mark Sears scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and second-seeded Alabama pulled away late to escape 15th-seeded Robert Morris 90-81 in the first round o...MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Is Grant Nelson playing today? Latest update on Alabama basketball star The latest update on star forward Grant Nelson ahead of Alabama's NCAA Tournament opener against Robert Morris today.
MARCH 21 • USATODAY.COM
Available but not starting Nelson (knee) is available but not starting for Alabama's game Friday against Robert Morris, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact There is a lot of good for Alabama with Rothstein's announcement, as the Crimson Tide get one of their most reliable options back for use. Even with the redshirt senior's unimpressive output during the 2025 SEC Tournament, his final season's stats currently include 11.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Now, the question is how much Alabama will use him. Even though Nelson is available, it is not fully guaranteed the Crimson Tide use him Friday, especially knowing he is not part of their starting lineup against Robert Morris. "We're going to see how he feels after warmups," Alabama's head coach Nate Oats said, suggesting pregame warmups will dictate how much the senior plays.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Alabama takes on Robert Morris in first round of NCAA Tournament
The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide square off against the Robert Morris Colonials in the first round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama's Grant Nelson provides optimistic injury update ahead of NCAA Tournament | Sporting News Grant Nelson's injury is starting to look better for the forward to play in their first round game on Friday.
MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Freshman star Cooper Flagg is ready to go for No. 1 seed Duke in March Madness
Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg said he’ll be ready to play in Friday's NCAA Tournament opener against Mount St. Mary’s as he recovers from a sprained ankleMARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not play much if available Nelson (knee) will not play his usual amount of minutes if available for Alabama's first-round game Friday against Robert Morris, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Currently, Nelson's 2024-25 season includes 25.8 minutes per game. The redshirt senior's first-round status remains unchanged, but him being available Friday would mean he will play less than 25.8 minutes against Robert Morris. Nelson's dilemma may not be so much of a problem for Alabama, as the Crimson Tide have enough depth to advance them for another round. It may really only affect Nelson, whose statistical upside for the first-round game itself has taken at least a slight downturn.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Friday Nelson (knee) is a game-time decision for Alabama's first-round game Friday against Robert Morris, according to Mike Rodak of 247Sports.
Impact After no news Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday finally included a Nelson update, but it just pushes his game availability's status to Friday, when Alabama and Robert Morris are scheduled for their first-round game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Even if Nelson is eased into action, Friday is the perfect time to do it, as Alabama's game opponents are not expected to be any easier than a No. 15 seed mid-major.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Alabama and Robert Morris square off in first round of NCAA Tournament
MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
March Madness 2025 injury report: Latest on Cooper Flagg, Grant Nelson, others for NCAA Tournament The latest on who's in and who's out as March Madness begins.
MARCH 18 • 247SPORTS.COM
Grant Nelson injury update: Will Alabama forward play in March Madness? Will Alabama basketball's Grant Nelson play in March Madness? Here's the latest injury updates and status for the Crimson Tide senior forwar...
MARCH 18 • USATODAY.COM
Alabama's bench could be key to the Tide making another deep run in the NCAA tourney
Alabama's bench might be the key to the team making another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, especially with starting forward Grant Nelson dealing with a left knee injuryMARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama's Nate Oats provides uneasy Grant Nelson injury update ahead of NCAA Tournament | Sporting News One of Alabama's key players is looking unlikely to play on opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Deemed questionable vs. RMU Nelson (knee) is questionable for Alabama's clash with Robert Morris in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Nick reports.
Impact Nelson reportedly dodged a bullet with his knee injury, but his status remains in question as Alabama gears up to take on Robert Morris in the Round of 64. It sounds as if the forward will be ready for the Round of 32 on Sunday if the Crimson Tide advance, but his status for the opening round of the dance is firmly in question.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nate Oats gives injury update on Grant Nelson: Will Alabama star play in NCAA Tournament? Here's the latest on Alabama forward Grant Nelson's knee injury from Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats.
MARCH 17 • USATODAY.COM
Duke gets No. 1 regional seed for March Madness, headlines East with Alabama, Wisconsin, Arizona
Duke headlines the NCAA Tournament’s East Region as a No. 1 seed and will open the push for the program’s sixth national title with a short drive from campusMARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for examination Monday Nelson (knee) will see a knee specialist on Monday to determine his status for the NCAA Tournament, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Nelson suffered a knee injury during Alabama's loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament semifinals. He was forced to leave the game, and Alabama couldn't provide much of an update after the contest. Monday should provide more clarity, but as of right now, the star forward's status is firmly in doubt for the Crimson Tide's first NCAA Tournament game.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains knee injury Nelson (knee) suffered a knee injury during Saturday's 102-84 loss against Florida, David Cobb of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Nelson's injury that forced his exit from Saturday's loss against the Gators has been clarified as a knee injury. The severity of the issue is unknown with Nate Oats making the following comments after the game, "Knee injury. I'm not sure exactly what it is. I don't think they're thinking it's anything with an ACL or anything like that." Nelson, who is averaging 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks across 33 games, will have his status closely monitored heading into next week's NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
