Key Highlights
- 10, game at Coleman Coliseum, but he noticed the absence of any real leader. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementComing into the year, Alabama lost three vital pieces to its most recent Elite Eight run and a couple from its historic Final Four team.
- Center Clifford Omoruyi was the anchor of Alabama's frontcourt − a role that now belongs to sophomore Aiden Sherrell − and guard Mark Sears and forward Grant Nelson had the experience to bring the calm in the storm. The only remaining pieces of those squads is Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who was sidelined for the game against Texas due to a leg injury, the newest ailment on a growing list.
- Even if Wrightsell isn't shooting like the sniper who has helped Alabama for the last two seasons, his voice on the floor can make a difference, and it showed when the Crimson Tide didn't have it against the Longhorns. Months after expressing his need for a vocal leader when the season began, Oats is still on the hunt as Alabama starts its conference slate. WHO DID TIDE MISS?
- Latrell Wrightsell ruled out for Alabama basketball vs TexasAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHOW IT HAPPENED: Can Alabama basketball bounce back vs Texas?
- Score updates, highlights"It looks like we need some leadership to step up," Oats said after the loss.