The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team secured a decisive 111-93 victory over Furman in their first exhibition game of the 2026-27 preseason on Thursday night. Coach Nate Oats' team performed well despite the absence of star guard Aden Holloway, who is suspended for the first two regular-season games. Amari Allen led the scoring with 19 points and 6 assists, supported by Tarris Bouie (18 points), Qayden Samuels (17), Brandon Garrison (15), Cole Cloer (14), and London Jemison (10).
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Alabama is set to play another exhibition game against Ole Miss next Thursday during the "Ballin in Boutwell" event in Birmingham.
In injury news, freshman guard Anderson Diaz is expected to miss about a month due to an elbow injury sustained in practice. Oats confirmed that while Diaz will not require surgery, his absence further shortens the team's guard lineup.
Sophomore tight end Josh Ford is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Georgia following surgery for a broken arm sustained in last week’s win over Mississippi State. Ford has been a crucial contributor to Alabama's offense, and both he and Coach Kalen DeBoer expressed optimism about his potential return.
In other news, former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young will serve as the guest picker on College GameDay this Saturday, as the show is broadcast live from Tuscaloosa. Young, who is currently enjoying a strong start in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers on a bye week, is replacing previous guest pickers without ties to the University.
Additionally, the Alabama soccer team faced their first SEC defeat, losing 1-0 to Florida in Gainesville. Wes Hart noted missed opportunities during the match, which ended with a goal in the 89th minute from Florida's Lena Bailey. Alabama's soccer squad now stands at 12-2 overall and 5-1 in SEC play, with a match against Georgia scheduled for next Thursday.