Alabama schedules series with Iowa for upcoming basketball seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Alabama’s men’s basketball team has scheduled a two-year neutral-site series with Iowa, set to begin on December 21 at Casey’s Center in Des Moines. This move continues Nate Oats' strategy of challenging his team with tough nonconference matchups ahead of SEC play. Alabama, coming off another NCAA Tournament appearance, will also face high-profile opponents like Baylor and Houston next season, emphasizing a commitment to elite competition. The series with Iowa marks a revival of a rivalry that has not been contested since 2010.
- •First game set for December 21 in Des Moines
- •Return matchup in Mobile during 2027-28 season
- •Alabama has scheduled multiple high-profile opponents
- •Nate Oats emphasizes battle-testing in preseason
- •Previous meetings saw Alabama and Iowa split victories
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Nate Oats Keeps Building One of College Basketball’s Toughest Schedules
"By scheduling a high-stakes series against Iowa, the Crimson Tide continues its fearless tradition of seeking elite nonconference battles to sharpen the roster for deep postseason runs.
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