All along, sources inside Alabama had signaled that stud PG Collin Sexton had been largely swept up in the ongoing FBI probe of college basketball corruption and fraud. But, we were assured, his wrongdoing, if any, was limited and would not affect his eligibility. As late as Monday, we were still hearing that the university was waiting on a determination, but that no drastic action was expected.
Statement from Alabama AD Greg Byrne: "Collin Sexton will sit out of Friday’s season opener against Memphis to serve a one-game suspension for a violation of NCAA rules.