Overview
- Alabama finished nonconference play 10-3 after a 102-78 home win over Yale in Tuscaloosa.
- Aden Holloway handled point guard duties in Labaron Philon’s absence and posted 26 points with seven assists and no turnovers.
- Philon (thigh/groin contusion), London Jemison (left knee) and Davion Hannah were out, and freshman Collins Onyejiaka remained sidelined by a medical condition, leaving nine available players.
- Nate Oats said it is “pretty likely” Philon plays against Kentucky but stopped short of confirming his availability, and he indicated Jemison could also return.
- Alabama, ranked No. 15 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, opens SEC play at home against Kentucky on Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.