Alabama's Nimari Burnett out indefinitely

[James Benedetto]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama men's basketball sophomore guard Nimari Burnett suffered an injury to his left wrist, which required surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely, head coach Nate Oats said.

Burnett had successful surgery Tuesday morning at Andrews Sports Medicine/St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., and is expected to make a full recovery with plans to return this season.

Burnett started nine games on the year and was averaging 7.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

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TideIllustrated - Alabama basketball guard Nimari Burnett out indefinitely with wrist injury

Alabama men's basketball sophomore guard Nimari Burnett suffered an injury to his left wrist, which required surgery

alabama.rivals.com

 

[cpat4bama]

Kid can’t catch a break

 

[Codie B]

Noooooooo! Just when I got excited that this team had a chance at accomplishing something special. I have never believed in curses or voodoo, but Bama’s BB program is just jinxed. Sorry, just very depressed over this.

 

[Jordan Harper]

Had someone ask Nimari how long he would be out and he mentioned mid January so I expect him back by February.

 

[Sweetlou2.0]

Sounds like he injured it in Houston game and played through it. Minor surgery. I don’t think this is season ending. I’d imagine he’ll be able to come back and re-assume the smothering defense soon.

 

[stewy010203]

Well crap!! The only good that comes out of this news is that it is his left wrist and he is a right handed shooter. Hopefully 4 weeks of healing will get him well enough to get back on the court.

 

[Codie B]

Is Welch every going to play? We desperately need him now.

 

[Codie B]

The telecast just said Burnett is estimated to be out 6-8 weeks, which would put his return date at the end of January - early/mid February.

 

[pwestbro61]

The curse of Bama basketball is alive and well.

 

[uagolffan]

Horrible break…hurry back Nimari!!!

 

[Holt Ironman]

What would Herb Jones do with a cast on his wrist (shooting hand no less) ? Not sit 6-8 weeks. Hope Burnett heals quickly because we need him.

 

[aggietider]

Shooting hand or not? Hopefully he heals fast…

 

[bamajd]

Wondered where he was when Davis was eating our lunch. Bad news that he is out but good that he can be back this year.

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

Sounds like he injured it in Houston game and played through it. Minor surgery. I don’t think this is season ending. I’d imagine he’ll be able to come back and re-assume the smothering defense soon.

Definitely needed him last night. Davis was hell on wheels.

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

What would Herb Jones do with a cast on his wrist (shooting hand no less) ? Not sit 6-8 weeks. Hope Burnett heals quickly because we need him.

I forgot about ole Herb playing with one hand, in fact, he shot FTs better with one hand.

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

To be fair, the injury bug bit Memphis last night too (Davis and the tall guy playing the 5).

 

[winin11]

The curse of Bama basketball is alive and well.

There is no curse of Bama basketball at all. We are 4th in the nation and ready to put it on Gonzaga. What are you talking about???
Unfortunately if you play sports, injuries happen to just about every team. I do feel for Numari as he was playing so well before his injury.l

 

[pwestbro61]

There is no curse of Bama basketball at all. We are 4th in the nation and ready to put it on Gonzaga. What are you talking about???
Unfortunately if you play sports, injuries happen to just about every team. I do feel for Numari as he was playing so well before his injury.l

My one wish for Bama sports is to make one Final Four in my lifetime. Something always happens when they
have a legitimate chance.
Have been watching a very long time.