Brandon Miller played through injury during SEC Tournament, Nate Oats says

Brandon Miller played through a groin injury during the SEC Tournament, head coach Nate Oats told reporters on Monday evening.

Oats indicated Miller wasn’t close to 100% even as he cruised to SEC Tournament MVP honors. Miller scored 23 points and added in 12 rebounds and 4 assists in the championship game vs. Texas A&M.

“He showed how tough he is to be able to play through some injuries,” Oats said.

Oats said SEC Tournament MVP Brandon Miller was "playing with a hurt groin" while in Nashville.

"He showed how tough he is to be able to play through some injuries."

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It’s unclear when Miller sustained the injury. However, he played well throughout the SEC Tournament as he led the Tide to their 2nd conference title in the last 3 seasons.

Miller averaged 20.3 points, 11 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game during the SEC Tournament.

As a result of Alabama’s win, it received the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. It’s the 1st time in program history that Alabama has earned a No. 1 seed.

Miller’s injury is not expected to impact his availability for Alabama’s 1st round game.

The Tide will face either Southeast Missouri State or Texas A&M Community College in the 1st round on Thursday.