Tide Basketball: Tip-Off Times Announced for Players Era Festival.
Alabama Crimson Tide basketball fans, mark your calendars! The tip-off times have been set for Alabama’s three games in the upcoming Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, and it promises to be an exciting stretch for the team and its supporters. The Crimson Tide will face off against Houston, Rutgers, and Notre Dame in what is shaping up to be a crucial series of non-conference games.
The schedule is as follows:
• Tuesday, November 26: Alabama vs. Houston at 7 p.m. CT
• Wednesday, November 27: Alabama vs. Rutgers at 9 p.m. CT
• Saturday, November 30: Alabama vs. Notre Dame at Noon CT
The Tide’s opening game against Houston will take place on Tuesday, November 26, at 7 p.m. CT. Houston, a perennial NCAA tournament contender, will provide Alabama with a tough early-season test.
The following evening, Alabama will face Rutgers at 9 p.m. CT. The Scarlet Knights have been building a strong program in recent years, and this matchup should be a hard-fought battle.
The highlight of the week, however, is Saturday, November 30, when Alabama squares off against Notre Dame at 12 p.m. CT.
This game not only concludes Alabama’s run in Las Vegas but also serves as an appetizer for the day’s main course: the Iron Bowl, where Alabama’s football team will face Auburn later in the day.
This double-header of hoops and football is sure to energize Crimson Tide fans, who will be treated to a full day of Alabama sports.
The Players Era Festival provides a crucial opportunity for the basketball team to showcase its talent on a national stage, and it could have significant implications for Alabama’s resume come March. was drafted 3rd overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft.
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