Nelson left Alabama’s loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament late in the first half due to a knee injury. He wore a knee brace on the left leg to get shots up as Alabama practiced Thursday. “He’s not starting but he’s available?” Barkley asked. “No. You either play or you can’t play. You can’t leave too much doubt in the player and the team.”

Grant Nelson wasn't going to play for Alabama against Robert Morris due to a knee injury. The Crimson Tide needed him to help prevent an upset.

Charles Barkley did not mince words when talking about Grant Nelson's injury designation ahead of Alabama basketball's March Madness game Friday.