NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM
Nate Oats explains decision to redshirt Houston Mallette, Naas Cunningham Nate Oats opens up on the decision to redshirt senior transfer Houston Mallette and 4-star freshman Naas Cunningham.
Redshirt season Cunningham will take a redshirt during the 2024-25 season, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Cunningham will not appear with the Crimson Tide, choosing to spend his freshman season focused on development while not burning eligibility. The 6-foot-7 freshman, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2024, will wait until next season to make his college debut.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing in season opener Cunningham (undisclosed) is out for Monday's game against UNC-Asheville, Nick Kelly of AL.com reports.
Impact Cunningham is one of several players who won't be available for the season opener, but he isn't expected to play a big role in the rotation even if he's healthy. His next chance to play will come against Arkansas State on Friday.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
