Tide Hoops To Face Arizona And Purdue In December As Part Of Hall Of Fame Series

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama men's basketball on Wednesday announced the team will compete in a pair of games against Purdue and Arizona for the Naismith Hall of Fame.

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UA Athletics said the Crimson Tide will face Purdue in the Hall of Fame Series Toronto at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Dec. 9, before Alabama will travel to Phoenix to face Arizona on Dec. 20 in the Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Series Phoenix at the Footprint Center — home of the Phoenix Suns.

Tickets for the games are set to go on sale in July.

On-sale date, game times, fan experience information, credentials and television broadcast details have yet to be announced.

Like Alabama, Purdue earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season, while Arizona is coming off a 28-7 record, and winning the Pac-12 Tournament title.

"We are excited to be a part of the Hall of Fame Series that has been put on by the Naismith Hall of Fame organization," Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats said. "Arizona and Purdue are two exceptional programs that will certainly test us in the non-conference portion of the schedule. During my time at Alabama, we have always tried to challenge our team during the non-conference schedule and playing two of the top programs in the country affords us that opportunity."

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