Alabama basketball adds another exhibition game to schedule
Alabama men’s basketball will face Furman in an exhibition game on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Greenville, South Carolina, Furman announced Wednesday.
The Crimson Tide and the Paladins will take part in the inaugural game in a freshly renovated Timmons Arena.
“There is a lot of anticipation around the reopening of Timmons Arena, and the opportunity to play a national power like Alabama certainly brings a lot excitement to the table,” Paladin coach Bob Richey said in a statement. “We want fans and the city of Greenville to enjoy a first-class experience at Timmons Arena while helping us create one of the best homecourt advantages in the country. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to see two great teams compete at a high level, in a brand-new arena, so get your tickets now!”
Alabama also has a preseason exhibition scheduled against Florida State set for Oct. 16 in Birmingham at Boutwell Auditorium.
The Crimson Tide is set to play its seventh season under coach Nate Oats. He is fresh off a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance after reaching the Final Four in 2024.
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