Alabama basketball's game against Samford may be canceled if Tide advances

The Alabama basketball team's scheduled home game against Samford on December 29 could be canceled based on the team's performance at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. If Alabama reaches the championship game on November 28, the matchup will be called off. A notice sent to season ticketholders indicated this conditionality, stating tickets for the Samford game are not included in the season package. If the game is played, Alabama has agreed to pay Samford $85,000, but failure to honor the contract could result in a $100,000 penalty. The two teams have not faced each other since December 2019, with Alabama leading the series 8-1.

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