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Iowa Men's Basketball Will Play Nate Oats' Alabama Squad in Des Moines
The Hawkeyes will face the SEC powerhouse in a two-game series, with the first meeting set for a neutral-site game in Des Moines.
- The Iowa Hawkeyes will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey's Center in Des Moines, marking the first of a two-game series with a return trip to Mobile, Alabama, scheduled for the 2027-28 season.
- Expanding the 2026-27 non-conference slate, the Hawkeyes have scheduled games against the Creighton Bluejays in Des Moines and road games at Xavier, alongside a Dec. 10 home game against the Iowa State Cyclones.
- "These neutral site games create a unique opportunity to play marquee opponents while bringing Hawkeye basketball directly to our fans across Iowa," head coach Ben McCollum said, noting the program's aim for sustained success.
- Tickets for the Des Moines showdown go on sale July 1; the teams previously split a 1-1 series record in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with Alabama winning 72-60 in 2006 and Iowa winning 55-47 in 2010.
- Under head coach Nate Oats, the Crimson Tide has advanced to at least the Sweet 16 in each of the last four seasons, including a 2024 Final Four appearance and an Elite Eight run in 2025.
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Iowa to Face Alabama in Des Moines on Dec. 21
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will play a neutral site game against Alabama on Dec. 21 at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa, the announcement was made Thursday by Complete Sports Management. “These neutral site games create a unique opportunity to play marquee opponents while bringing Hawkeye basketball directly to our fans across Iowa,” said head coach Ben McCollum. “We’re thrilled to have multiple opportun…
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