Alabama Guard Houston Mallette Granted NCAA Medical Redshirt for 2025-26 Return

Houston Mallette, a guard for Alabama men's basketball and former Pepperdine player, has been granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA, allowing him to return for the 2025-26 season after a knee injury limited him to six games in 2024-25. Mallette averaged 13.8 points per game during his three seasons at Pepperdine and was expected to be a significant contributor for Alabama before his injury. Alabama coach Nate Oats and the team's medical staff supported the redshirt, emphasizing the importance of Mallette's full recovery to contribute effectively. Mallette expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return, crediting the Alabama training staff for his rehabilitation progress and looking forward to making a strong comeback. He joins fellow Crimson Tide players Aden Holloway, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., and Aiden Sherrell as returning members for the next season. The team and fans anticipate Mallette's return to health and impact on the court after his dedicated rehab and recovery period.