Alabama to face Iowa in scheduled basketball series

The Alabama Crimson Tide will play the Iowa Hawkeyes in a two-season basketball series. The first game is set for December 21, 2026, in Des Moines at the Casey’s Center, with a return matchup scheduled for Mobile, Alabama, though the date remains unconfirmed. This matchup continues head coach Nate Oats' trend of enhancing Alabama's competitive schedule, reflecting his focus on strong opponents. Concurrently, Alabama mourns the loss of former guard Mikhail Torrence, who recently passed away.

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