Alabama basketball forward Jarin Stevenson cut from starting lineup before Mizzou
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats said to expect changes in the starting lineup ahead of Missouri.
As anticipated, freshman guard Labaron Philon regained his status as a starter, but seeing Chris Youngblood’s name in the No. 3 spot was a surprising and welcoming sight for Crimson Tide faithful ready for a change.
After 17 games straight in the starting five, sophomore forward Jarin Stevenson has been sent back to the bench.
Stevenson, who had five fouls against Auburn on Saturday, got the starting nod from Oats after Oregon.
The Chapel Hill, N.C., native was expected to step up for critical three-point shooter Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who blew his Achilles tendon against the Ducks at the Players Era Festival in November.
On the season, Stevenson has averaged 5.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, quietly doing work on defense while struggling to find his three this year after what was almost a one-and-done season in Tuscaloosa.
This story will be updated with new information after the game.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
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