Alabama Prepares for NCAA Tournament with Grant Nelson Questionable

The Crimson Tide will lean on their top-ranked offense and deep bench as they face Robert Morris in the first round, with Nelson's status uncertain after a knee injury.

• Grant Nelson, Alabama's second-leading scorer and top rebounder, is questionable for Friday's first-round game against Robert Morris due to a knee injury sustained in the SEC Tournament.
• Head coach Nate Oats expressed optimism that Nelson might return for a potential second-round game on Sunday, describing the injury as non-season-ending.
• Alabama, the No. 2 seed in the East Region, boasts the nation's highest-scoring offense, averaging over 91 points per game, and ranks highly in advanced metrics like NET and KenPom.
• The Crimson Tide's bench, ranked seventh nationally in scoring, has been critical in maintaining competitiveness during injuries and will play a key role in Nelson's potential absence.
• Building on last year's Final Four appearance, Alabama is relying on veteran leadership and depth as it seeks its first national title in program history.

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