Emilee Smarr, Tuscaloosa NewsThu, November 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM UTC·1 min readWhile Alabama basketball led Maryland early in the first half of its last game in Las Vegas, it was revealed that forward Keitenn Bristow wouldn't appear for the Crimson Tide.
The Tarleton State transfer didn't make his Alabama debut until Illinois due to a sprained ankle that left him benched for the first three games of the season. After playing against Gonzaga and UNLV, Bristow was sidelined again ahead of Alabama's meeting with the Terrapins on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to the game broadcast, Bristow is dealing with a right leg injury sustained in the 115-76 win over UNLV.
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Per TNT, Bristow won't be evaluated by doctors until the Crimson Tide returns to Tuscaloosa.
Guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is also out against Maryland and has been out for the entirety of the Players Era Festival with a leg injury. Before Gonzaga, the injury was described by the broadcast as not being "serious" with the measures taken being more precautionary than anything.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith no Bristow or Wrightsell − or Jalil Bethea (foot) and Collins Onyejiaka (medical condition) − the Crimson Tide is limited to nine players on Day 3 of the Players Era Festival.
After Maryland, Alabama basketball is on a break until the SEC/ACC Challenge. Back in Coleman Coliseum for the first time since Purdue on Nov. 13, the Crimson Tide faces Clemson on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. CT.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at [email protected].
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