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Iowa basketball schedules neutral-site game against Alabama in December

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:57 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Iowa basketball schedules neutral-site game against Alabama in December

Summary

Iowa basketball announced a neutral-site game against Alabama on December 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This matchup is part of a two-game series, with the second game planned for 2027-28 in Mobile, Alabama. Head coach Ben McCollum expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to play against marquee opponents while bringing basketball to fans statewide. This will be the third all-time meeting between the two teams, who last faced each other in 2010. Iowa aims to build on its past success against Southeastern Conference teams, having defeated Ole Miss and Florida last season.

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Key Details

•Game against Alabama set for December 21, 2026.
•First meeting since 2010; teams split past matchups.
•Iowa starts 2026-27 season against Creighton on November 15.
•Second game in series to be held in Mobile, Alabama.

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3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa basketball announces neutral-site series vs. premier SEC foe

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As a major scheduling announcement made by Iowa basketball on June 18, the Hawkeyes revealed they will play Alabama as part of a neutral-site series.
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