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Alabama basketball schedule: Key games, dates, times for 2024-25 season
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Worried about missing Alabama basketball this season? Look no further.
The Crimson Tide returns to Coleman Coliseum after a historic run to the Final Four with a team projected to again be a national contender.
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From charity exhibitions just around the corner to long-awaited rematches with fellow NCAA Tournament contenders down the road, check out key dates and times for the 2024-25 season below.
April 2, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats gives a quick pep talk and thank you to fans who were waiting to greet the Alabama basketball team and staff as they arrive at Tuscaloosa National Airport Tuesday for the trip to Phoenix to play in the Final Four.
Final Four banner reveal
When?Friday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Last season's 25-12 run to Houston was one for the books. The 2023-24 team's achievements will be memorialized and honored with a banner to be hung in Coleman Coliseum. The ceremony is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online .
Charity exhibition benefitting Children's of Alabama
The University of Alabama men’s basketball team works out in practice Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) defends against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1).
When?Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
Where?Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham
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Alabama's first of two charity exhibitions in October will be against Wake Forest. In last year's road trip to play the Demon Deacons for charity, the Crimson Tide lost 88-80. Wake Forest went on to finish the year 21-14 in the NIT.
Charity exhibition benefitting Huntsville Hospital Foundation
Dec 13, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Memphis guard Jayden Hardaway (25) blocks Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) as he attempts to drive into the lane at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
When?Oct. 28
Where?Von Braun Center in Huntsville
Memphis will be coach Nate Oats' team's final challenge before embarking on the regular season. The Tigers went 22-10 last season before meeting Wichita State in the AAC tournament championship.
2024-25 Alabama basketball schedule
Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aaron Estrada (55) shoots over Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 4vs. UNC-Asheville — Season opener
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Nov. 8vs. Arkansas State
Nov. 11vs. McNeese State
Nov. 15at Purdue, 6 p.m.
Nov. 20vs. Illinois — C.M. Newton Classic at Birmingham
Player's Era Festivalin Las Vegas, Nevada
Nov. 26vs. Houston, 7 p.m.
Nov. 27vs. Rutgers, 9 p.m.
Nov. 30vs. Notre Dame, 12 p.m.
Dec. 4at North Carolina — SEC/ACC Challenge, 6:15 p.m.
Dec. 14vs. Creighton — alumni game
Dec. 18at North Dakota
Dec. 22vs. Kent State
Dec. 29vs. South Dakota State
Jan. 4vs. Oklahoma
Jan. 8at South Carolina
Jan. 11at Texas A&M
Jan. 14vs. Ole Miss
Jan. 18at Kentucky
Jan. 21vs. Vanderbilt
Jan. 25vs. LSU
Jan. 29at Mississippi State
Feb. 1vs. Georgia
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Feb. 8at Arkansas
Feb. 11at Texas
Feb. 15vs. Auburn
Feb. 19at Missouri
Feb. 22vs. Kentucky
Feb. 25vs. Mississippi State
Mar. 1at Tennessee
Mar. 5vs. Florida
Mar. 8at Auburn
NCAA Tournament schedule
Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Mar. 16— Selection Sunday
Mar. 18-19— First Four
Mar. 20-21— First round
Mar. 22-23— Second round
Mar. 27-28— Sweet 16
Mar. 29-30— Elite Eight
April 5— Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
2025 NCAA Championship game
April 6, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; University of Alabama basketball fans display their emotions during a watch party at Coleman Coliseum as the Crimson Tide men play UConn in the Final Four. This was Alabama’s first trip to the Final Four in school history. Lisa Simpson, Candice Brannon and Eloise Brannon celebrate a Bama score.
When?April 7
Where?Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
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