​1 / 68Feb 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (0) celebrates as he runs up court at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Arkansas 117-115 in double overtime. Philon led Alabama scorers with 35. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News(Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News)Alabama’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will be in the historic Boutwell Auditorium once again this October to compete in preseason exhibitions.The Ballin’ in Boutwell tournament announced that both Crimson Tide squads will play on Thursday, Oct. 15. First-year coach Pauline Love’s women’s team will tip off at noon before Nate Oats and company take the floor in Birmingham that night at 7 p.m. CT.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOpponents for the games have yet to be announced and are due to be revealed on the morning of Thursday, July 16.Auburn, Samford and Alabama A&M will also participate in the event, with Samford and Alabama A&M men facing off as Auburn men meet Florida State.In the women’s Ballin’ in Boutwell debut last October, the Crimson Tide, then under head coach Kristy Curry, emerged with a 91-71 victory over Florida State. In last year’s event, Alabama men also faced FSU and emerged with a 109-105 win.REQUIRED READING: How Pauline Love’s story fuels Alabama women’s basketball in NIL eraEmilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: 2026 exhibition dates announced for Alabama men’s and women’s basketball