Set to meet Florida State this week, Alabama basketball is gearing up to give fans their first look at the Crimson Tide since its run to the Elite Eight.
Nate Oats’ 2025-26 basketball team has nine new faces between freshmen Amari Allen, Davion Hannah, London Jemison and Collins Onyejiaka and transfers Taylor Bol Bowen − who came from Florida State − Keitenn Bristow (Tarleton State), Noah Williamson (Bucknell) and Jalil Bethea (Miami), who won’t appear due to a lingering foot injury, and Preston Murphy Jr. (Northern Oklahoma College).
Returning members include Labaron Philon Jr., Aden Holloway, Houston Mallette and Aiden Sherrell.
Here’s what to know before the guys hit the floor for preseason play in Birmingham.
When and where is Alabama basketball playing Florida State?
Alabama men’s basketball will play at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 16 in the historic Boutwell Auditorium, which was built in 1924 as Birmingham’s Municipal Auditorium. The address is located at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard in Birmingham.
Making their first-ever appearance in the showcase, Alabama’s women will tip off earlier in the day at 12 p.m. CT.
How to buy tickets to see Alabama basketball play FSU in Birmingham
Boutwell Auditorium offers limited seating, holding 6,000 at full capacity, but tickets are still available online. Days before the event, prices dropped to $30 to $50 to get in the door.
How to watch Alabama basketball vs Florida State
Alabama’s men’s and women’s games against Florida State will be streamed live on YouTube by Hibbett Sports.
Where can I park in Birmingham for Ballin’ in Boutwell?
The closest available parking to Boutwell Auditorium can be found in garages on North 19th Street, directly beside the venue, or nearby on 18th Street North or 5th Avenue North.
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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