Will Jaxon Richardson play vs Oakland? Nate Oats gives Alabama basketball injury update

November 9, 2026

Alabama basketball could be without freshman forward Jaxon Richardson for the second consecutive game when it hosts Oakland.

Richardson is questionable with an upper-body injury, coach Nate Oats told college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, who reported the update Monday, Nov. 9 ahead the 6:30 p.m. CT matchup at Coleman Coliseum.

The 6-foot-6 freshman missed Alabama‘s 101-86 victory over Arkansas State on Friday, Nov. 6, after the Crimson Tide Sports Network announced he was sidelined with an upper-extremity injury, which was then not believed to be long-term.

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Richardson made his collegiate debut in Alabama’s 96-74 season-opening win over Sam Houston on Nov. 3, finishing with four points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes. He converted two of his four field-goal attempts, including a windmill dunk for his first collegiate basket, while operating on a minutes restriction.

Richardson’s availability was limited throughout the preseason as well as he missed Alabama’s first two exhibitions, dealing with what Oats described as “minor injuries and illness.”

The Crimson Tide (2-0) will regain another rotation option Monday with guard Aden Holloway returns from a five-game suspension for starter minutes.

Sophomore forward Amari Allen’s status is also worth monitoring after he sprained his right ankle against Arkansas State.

Alabama will look to remain undefeated against Oakland before hosting Seton Hall on Friday, Nov. 13.

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Nov 6, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Drew Fielder (8) celebrates his three pointer with teammate Alabama Crimson Tide guard Amari Allen (5) during the first half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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