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Alabama's Anderson Diaz will miss approximately four weeks due to elbow injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Alabama's Anderson Diaz will miss approximately four weeks due to elbow injury
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Alabama basketball freshman guard Anderson Diaz is set to miss about a month with a left elbow injury, head coach Nate Oats confirmed on October 8. Diaz was unable to play in Alabama's recent exhibition win over Furman, being seen with his arm tucked inside his sweatshirt. The injury does not require surgery, and Diaz will focus on rehabilitation. His status for the season opener against Sam Houston on November 3 is uncertain. Diaz's absence adds pressure to the team's backcourt, particularly with senior guard Aden Holloway sidelined due to a suspension.

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  • •Diaz misses approximately four weeks due to injury.
  • •He was unavailable for the exhibition game against Furman.
  • •Diaz’s injury is a left elbow issue, requiring no surgery.
  • •Alabama's season opener is scheduled for November 3 against Sam Houston.
  • •Senior guard Aden Holloway is suspended for five games.
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