Story by
The Tuscaloosa News
Arkansas State basketball's bus breaks down, will miss practice ahead of Alabama game
- Story byThe Tuscaloosa News
- Arkansas State basketball's bus breaks down, will miss practice ahead of Alabama game
Arkansas State basketball encountered a bump in the road on its way to face Alabama coach Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide .
Former Alabama basketball assistant coach Bryan Hodgson was seen under the hood of Arkansas State's bus on Thursday after the belt shredded about two hours from the team's destination of Tuscaloosa.
Advertisement
Per a report from basketball analyst Jeff Goodman, the Red Wolves will miss Thursday practice leading into Friday's game in Coleman Coliseum , which is set to tip off at 7 p.m. CT.
Dec 13, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves head coach Bryan Hodgson calls out instructions during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Arkansas State defeated Louisville 75-63. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
'Best in the league': Trustees will vote to approve next stage for Alabama basketball facility
A night of Crimson Chaos: Covering Alabama basketball from rowdy student section
Alabama and Arkansas State both enter the 2024-25 season 1-0.
Coach Nate Oats' crew executed a dominant 110-54 season-opener win over UNC-Asheville on Monday. Meanwhile, Hodgson's team went to overtime against Akron and came out with an 80-75 victory.
Advertisement
"I don't necessarily look forward to playing against (former assistants), but I look forward to seeing them," Oats said during Thursday media availability. "I wish him and (other former UA assistants), I hope they all do well. But for this one game I hope one of my former assistants takes an L."
Although Alabama vs. Arkansas State will not be televised nationally, it can be streamed on ESPN+ .
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Why did Arkansas State basketball miss practice ahead of Alabama game?
