Keitenn Bristow's time with Alabama basketball isn’t over.
The forward, who was sidelined for all but 10 games of the 2025-26 season, will remain in Tuscaloosa for his junior year, he announced.
In the games that he was available, Bristow averaged 3.6 points and four rebounds.
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On Feb. 11, Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats mentioned that Bristow was considering a medical redshirt, but indicated that the final decision would be up to his "camp." He hadn't been seen in about a month, and he wasn't to be seen again.
It is still undetermined whether Bristow went through the process to apply for a medical redshirt.
Bristow, a rising junior, arrived in Tuscaloosa by way of Tarleton State, which was just two hours away from his hometown of Holliday, Texas. His sister, Jalynn, just finished her junior season playing guard and forward at Texas Tech.
The Crimson Tide’s frontcourt returns not only Bristow, but London Jemison — and potentially Amari Allen depending on how his NBA Draft journey unfolds.
Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the court before a practice session ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images1 / 1Look at our Alabama basketball vs Michigan photo gallery from Sweet 16Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the court before a practice session ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images1 / 1Look at our Alabama basketball vs Michigan photo gallery from Sweet 16Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the court before a practice session ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn ImagesEmilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
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