Latrell Wrightsell Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

On load management Wrightsell (Achilles) is undergoing load management as he recovers from his injury, according to Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com.

Impact Wrightsell is getting short reps in Alabama practices, and that situation limits his upside going into his 2025-26 season. However, there is still a month's worth of progress for the senior to get back on track, and that happening is looking more hopeful. Having averaged double-digit points and multiple three-pointers made for Alabama's latest season, Wrightsell is a proven commodity that has tremendous upside if fully maximized.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama assistant provides another promising injury update on Latrell Wrightsell One of the most intriguing - and important - storylines of the offseason for Alabama basketball is the recovery of senior guard Latrell Wrig...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell just cleared a major hurdle toward his return One of Alabama basketball's most important players is senior guard Latrell Wrightsell, who returns for his sixth season of collegiate eligib...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Cleared for non-contact work Wrightsell (achilles) has been cleared for non-contact work, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact According to Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats, Wrightsell has been partaking in "some basic basketball activities." The guard, who only played in eight games last season prior to tearing his achilles, is slated to be a big factor for Alabama in 2025-2026. This is a positive update, as he appears to be trending in the right direction with the season still about two months out. In his limited action last year, Wrightsell averaged 11.5 points on 50/42/85 shooting splits.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latrell Wrightsell details recovery, how his game has changed post-injury in video One of the most underrated returning players for Alabama basketball this season is Latrell Wrightsell, who will be back in Tuscaloosa for a...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Remains sidelined Wrightsell (Achilles) has yet to be cleared to resume basketball activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Wrightsell, who was granted an additional year of eligibility after suffering a torn Achilles last season, is still hopeful to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-3 senior averaged 8.9 points, three rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals across 31 games in his last full season with the Crimson Tide (2023-24).

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Granted medical redshirt Wrightsell (Achilles) has been granted a medical redshirt for Alabama's 2025-26 season, according to Blake Byler of On3.

Impact As expected, Wrightsell decided he would enroll at Alabama should his 2025-26 season come to fruition. It has, so the redshirt senior's next objective is getting his injured Achilles to 100 percent. Also according to Byler, it looks like a great possibility for Wrightsell.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for 2025-26 season Wrightsell (Achilles) is expected to rejoin the Crimson Tide for the 2025-26 season, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Alabama is hopeful that Wrightsell will be able to suit up with the program next season after taking a medical redshirt following a season-ending Achilles injury. Given that the 6-foot-3 senior previously pursued a redshirt season while at Cal State-Fullerton, this may come down to an NCAA eligibility waiver situation.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama G Latrell Wrightsell (Achilles) out for season Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season because of a ruptured Achilles tendon, coach Nate Oats said Tuesda...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Upcoming UNC Basketball Foe Alabama Loses Latrell Wrightsell to Injury UNC basketball is facing a Tide squad that is now without its third-leading scorer for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • SI.COM

Out for the season Wrightsell ruptured his Achillies tendon during Saturday's game against Oregon and he will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Wrightsell will miss the remainder of his senior season as he's set to undergo season-ending surgery on an Achillies injury suffered against the Ducks. The 6-foot-3 senior was off to a fast start in his second season with the Crimson Tide, averaging 11.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, two assists and 0.5 steals on 25.8 minutes per game (eight games, five starts). Wrightsell will likely seek out a medical redshirt, if possible, to extend his collegiate eligibility, with a long recovery road ahead of him. In his absence, Derrion Reid, who has started in two games thus far, is likely to see an expanded role for Alabama moving forward.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Wrightsell left the game early Saturday after suffering an apparent leg injury, Creg Stephenson of AL.com reports.

Impact Wrightsell was helped off the court during the second half and was unable to add any weight to his left leg. The senior guard was observed wearing a protective boot after the contest. More news regarding the severity of the injury should surface in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First start of 2024 Wrightsell will start for Alabama against Purdue in Mackey Arena, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Whitesell didn't get the start in any of the Crimson Tide's previous three games to open the season. The guard performed well, averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 25.7 minutes.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Alabama starts slowly but tops McNeese St. Grant Nelson scored 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting and Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr.each added 15 points, leading No.2 Alabama over Mc...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will play with minutes restriction Wrightsell (undisclosed) will be available for Alabama, albeit with a minutes restriction, Jack Knowlton of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wrightsell was spotted warming up, so it's little surprise that he'll play. He may be limited with his minutes, but against UNC-Asheville, the Crimson Tide shouldn't need to rely too heavily on any one player.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Wrightsell (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Monday's opener against UNC-Asheville, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Wrightsell looks on track to play in Alabama's opener against UNC-Asheville after sitting out during the Crimson Tide's exhibition game against Memphis. The 6-foot-3 senior played a significant role in Alabama's rotation last season, averaging 8.9 points, three rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 23.7 minutes per game (31 games). If Wrightsell is ultimately unable to go, his next opportunity to return will come against Arkansas State on Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play, coming off bench Wright (undisclosed) is expected to play but would come off the bench on a minutes restriction for Alabama's game Monday against UNC-Asheville, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com...

Impact At the very least, Wrightsell is not expected to miss extended time. However, he is unlikely to have an immediate chance of maximizing his impact due to a minutes restriction and Alabama not starting him Monday. If exhibition games are a legitimate source of how the Crimson Tide's starting lineup will be constructed without Wrightsell, Labaron Philon is a lock to start, with Aden Holloway or Houston Mallette rounding out the perimeter to work with Mark Sears.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Oats gives health updates on Grant Nelson, Latrell Wrightsell, more before Alabama's season-opener The Alabama men's basketball season opens its 2024-25 season next Monday against UNC-Asheville. Head coach Nate Oats offered a health update...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out for charity exhibition Wrightsell (undisclosed) is out for Alabama's charity exhibition Monday against Memphis, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact After the Memphis-Alabama exhibition Monday, both teams have no more preseason action scheduled until their regular seasons begin on Nov. 4. For the Crimson Tide, their upcoming season is expected to begin with a home game against UNC-Asheville.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for exhibition game Wrightsell (undisclosed) won't play against Wake Forest in an exhibition game Friday but could return to face Memphis in another exhibition contest on Oct. 28, Mike Rodak of 247Spo...

Impact Alabama's head coach, Nate Oats, acknowledged the absence of both Wrightsell and Aiden Sherrell (undisclosed) for the upcoming exhibition game. The idea is that Wrightsell can be ready for the first week of the regular season. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game across 31 appearances (12 starts) in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. to stay with Alabama basketball for 2nd season One of the "best shooters" Nate Oats has ever coached will return to the Crimson Tide next winter.

APRIL 23, 2024 • AL.COM

Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will be available for Final Four game against No. 1 UConn "We're getting healthy, we'll be ready," Alabama head coach Nate Oats said Friday.

APRIL 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell returns to practice, but Nate Oats says he's 'day-to-day' ahead of Final Four "Our hope is that he's going to be able to play on Saturday."

APRIL 2, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Latrell Wrightsell Jr's health improving before Final Four Nate Oats gave an update on the health of Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

APRIL 2, 2024 • AL.COM

Alabama could get Latrell Wrightsell, Jr. back for Final Four game against UConn Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. missed both the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, but could return for the Final Four.

APRIL 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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