Alabama basketball will face Memphis in a charity exhibition game in October in Huntsville.
will face Memphis on Monday, Oct. 28 at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Von Braun Center announced Monday. That’s one week before Alabama officially begins the season against UNC Asheville on Nov. 4 at Coleman Coliseum.
“We are excited and looking forward to partnering with Memphis for this meaningful event in Huntsville,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said in a statement. “This exhibition game is a chance to benefit the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and give back to people in need which goes beyond basketball. We look forward to seeing our fans in Huntsville and the opportunity to play a quality program in Memphis.”
The Memphis game won’t count, but it’s another intriguing non-conference opponent nonetheless. The Tigers reached the NCAA Tournament each of the past two seasons but has yet to make it past the first weekend since 2009.
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