Greenville, SC, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The Alabama men’s basketball team is set to kick off its season with a preseason exhibition game against Furman at the newly renovated Timmons Arena. Scheduled for Oct. 26, this match will be broadcast on ESPN+ and marks Furman’s homecoming week. Alabama ranks No. 15 in preseason polls, having recently defeated Florida State. Both teams hold a regular-season record of 0-0, making this game a crucial opportunity to showcase their talent and prepare for the upcoming season.
Greenville, SC – The Alabama men’s basketball team will commence their 2023-2024 season with a preseason exhibition game against Furman on Sunday, Oct. 26. This contest marks the inaugural match in the newly renovated Timmons Arena. Alabama is coming off a victory against Florida State, having won 109-105 on Oct. 16 in Birmingham.
The game against Furman is Alabama’s second preseason exhibition, with the team currently ranked No. 15 in preseason polls. As of now, Alabama holds a regular-season record of 0-0. Similarly, Furman also enters the matchup with a record of 0-0, as both teams prepare to kick off their regular seasons.
The exhibition game is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+, supplemented by coverage from the Crimson Tide Sports Network. Chris Stewart will take on play-by-play duties, and Bryan Passink will provide color commentary, with a pregame show starting an hour before the game.
The game is notable not only for its competitive nature but also because it coincides with Furman’s homecoming week. Paladin head coach Bob Richey expressed enthusiasm about debuting the renovated arena against a national-level team like Alabama, noting the opportunity for fans to witness high-level competition in a brand new environment.
Investments of $40 million have transformed Timmons Arena, introducing exciting features such as a 360-degree concourse, ribbon boards, private suites, and premium club spaces. These updates aim to enhance the overall experience for fans attending events at the arena.
Historically, Alabama leads the series against Furman 2-0, with their first encounter happening on Nov. 19, 2019, and the last one on Dec. 15, 2020, when Alabama won 83-80. In that match, Alabama had to rally from a 10-point deficit at halftime, with standout performance by Herb Jones, who recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Furman’s men’s basketball team posted an impressive 25-10 record last season and earned an at-large bid to the NIT after falling in the Southern Tournament Championship. Meanwhile, Alabama’s coach Nate Oats enters his seventh season after achieving back-to-back Elite Eight appearances and a trip to the Final Four in 2024. The Crimson Tide’s roster features returning players alongside several new recruits and transfers, making this exhibition game an essential opportunity to gauge the team’s performance and set the tone for the upcoming regular season.
Additionally, the Alabama football team will play against South Carolina on the road the day before this exhibition game. The driving distance between Timmons Arena in Greenville, SC, and Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC, is less than two hours, allowing fans to potentially attend both events if desired.
Key Details of the Alabama vs. Furman Exhibition Game
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Alabama vs. Furman |
| Date | Sunday, Oct. 26 |
| Time | 2 p.m. CT |
| Location | Timmons Arena, Greenville, SC |
| Broadcast | ESPN+, Crimson Tide Sports Network |
| Coach of Alabama | Nate Oats |
| Alabama Preseason Ranking | No. 15 |
| Furman’s Season Record | 25-10 last season |
| Timmons Arena Renovation Cost | $40 million |
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