Published Dec 29, 2024
Nate Oats provides updates on Derrion Reid and Houston Mallette
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Jack Knowlton  •  TideIllustrated
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama was without a pair of newcomers for its final non-conference matchup. Freshman forward Derrion Reid and transfer guard Houston Mallette were both out for Alabama's 105-82 win over South Dakota State on Sunday.

Reid was ruled out for the matchup with an ankle injury. He did not join his teammates in pregame warm-ups and was seen with a boot on his right foot. Tide coach Nate Oats confirmed that Reid re-aggravated an ankle injury sustained this offseason and gave an update on Reid's status going forward after the game.

"It was a little bit of a flare-up from a summer injury," Oats said. "So we're hoping that it clears up quickly and he can practice by the middle of the we and be ready to go by Oklahoma, but we want to see how it comes."

Reid, a five-star freshman in the Class of 2024, has appeared in all 12 games this season with three starts. He is averaging 7.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists in his first college season.

Oats also gave an update on Mallette, who missed Sunday's game due to illness. Oats told Crimson Tide Sports Network that Mallette has been sick for the past three days and has not practiced. The Pepperdine transfer has appeared in four games since coming off his redshirt and is averaging 4.8 points and three rebounds per game.

"Houston Mallette's had an illness really since we got back from Christmas break," Oats said. "So, hopefully, whatever bug he's got gets over with quickly and he can get back in and start practicing this week too."

Alabama (11-2) will face Oklahoma (13-0) in its first SEC matchup. The Tide and Sooners will square off at 5 p.m. CT Saturday inside Coleman Coliseum.