Guard Nimari Burnett is out indefinitely, latest recovery update 😲😲

Alabama men's basketball sophomore guard Nimari Burnett injured his left wrist.

The injury required surgery and head coach Nate Oates said would be sidelined indefinitely.

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Because of this, Nimadi had to leave the sport with no timetable for his return.

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Burnett had successful surgery at Andrews Sports and is expected to return following a full recovery.

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This season, Burnett averaged 7.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in all nine games.

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He was also the key guard against Houston's Marcus Sasser, who finished with nine points on 2-for-11 shooting.

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Burnett's exit will be the first change in the starting lineup this season

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Rylan Griffen is a player who may get more chances after Burnett's departure.

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