Alabama Basketball Sets 2025 Non‑Conference Slate
Alabama’s men’s basketball team has locked in two non‑conference matchups that will kick off the 2025‑26 season. The Crimson Tide will host South Florida on December 16, 2025, at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, while a week earlier they meet St. John’s at Legacy Arena in Birmingham on December 12.
The upcoming clash with the South Florida Bulls marks the third meeting in the series this decade, with Alabama holding a 3‑1 edge in the all‑time matchup. The Bulls’ home venue, the Yuengling Center, will provide a familiar backdrop for a program that has steadily risen under its current leadership.
Coach Nate Oats is entering his eighth year at the helm, and his tenure has been defined by rapid improvement. The Tide closed the previous campaign with a 25‑10 record and earned a No. 16 ranking in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, a testament to the program’s consistency.
Alabama’s recent run includes a Sweet 16 appearance for the fifth time in the past six seasons, underscoring the team’s ability to translate regular‑season success into deep tournament runs. The schedule also features a contest against St. John’s, a program with its own storied history.
Both games will be played on campus sites, giving the Tide the chance to test themselves in different environments before conference play begins. The matchups are expected to draw significant attention from fans and analysts alike, as the team looks to build momentum for the upcoming SEC schedule.