It’s a massive blow for the Alabama Crimson Tide, but [autotag]Latrell Wrightsell Jr.’s [/autotag] afternoon is over after suffering a head injury in the first half against Grand Canyon University. Wrightsell was contesting a GCU three-point attempt when he closed out a little too close and contacted the GCU shooter. Wrightsell hit the deck hard and was down for a second, but once he got up he immediately went to the locker room and was ruled out. To add salt to the wound, he was also called for a foul on the shot and the Antelopes got three shots from the charity stripe.
Alabama takes a comfortable 38-30 lead into halftime against Grand Canyon, but things can change in an instant in this tournament. Sears and Griffen have combined for 26 of the Tide’s 38 points and will have to continue to find ways to score in Wrightsell’s absence. It is still to early to determine what his status might be next weekend if the Tide can advance to the Sweet 16.
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. has a head injury and he is out for the game, per UA
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) March 24, 2024
Can't overstate the loss of Latrell Wrightsell Jr. He's one of the most efficient offensive players in the country, one of the better defenders and is perfect hitting FTs this season
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) March 25, 2024
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