There's more smoke in the wide-ranging FBI investigation into college basketball recruiting. Again, it mentioned Alabama star freshman Collin Sexton.
It, however, isn't impacting his availability for the 5 p.m. CT Saturday game with Arkansas in Coleman Coliseum. Coach Avery Johnson said he saw the report and didn't have any updates on his status. The coach was asked specifically if he'd play against the Razorbacks,
"Yes," Johnson said. "At this time, we anticipate that."
Sexton was named in a Yahoo Sports report published Friday morning on a list of players who allegedly had family members take meals from an agent.
The suburban Atlanta product was suspended for the season opener as part of the FBI investigation that's also the basis for the latest report.
Johnson said Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne is "leading the charge" looking into the matter along with compliance.
"Just no further comment," Johnson said. "When we feel we need to comment -- whenever they finish that process -- we will. But at this time, the plan is let's get ready for this game tomorrow."
Sexton leads Alabama averaging 18.4 points a game.
This report will be updated.
Michael Casagrande is an Alabama beat writer for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @ByCasagrande.