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Alabama Guard Jalil Bethea Undergoes Left-Foot Surgery, Team Expects In-Season Return

The program reports no timetable yet, expecting a return later this season.

Jan 14, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Jalil Bethea (3) shoots during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Head coach Nate Oats said Bethea injured his left foot in practice this week and had surgery on Friday, Sept. 19, in Birmingham.
  • Dr. Norman Waldrop of Andrews Sports Medicine performed the procedure, according to the team statement.
  • The update was released through Alabama’s NIL collective, which conveyed there is no set return date.
  • Bethea’s absence tightens the rotation to five guards as Alabama approaches Oct. 16 and Oct. 26 exhibitions and a Nov. 3 opener against North Dakota.
  • The former McDonald’s All‑American transferred from Miami after a freshman season with 31 games (16 starts) and averages of 7.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists.