The men’s basketball teams at the University of Alabama and the University of Memphis are teaming up for a charity exhibition game on Monday, October 28 at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama.
The “2024 Rocket City Classic” will feature two of the top programs in the Southeast, and all proceeds will support the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and their Caring House Children’s Grief Program.
“We are excited and looking forward to partnering with Memphis for this meaningful event in Huntsville,” Alabama head coach Nate Oats said. “This exhibition game is a chance to benefit the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and give back to people in need which goes beyond basketball. We look forward to seeing our fans in Huntsville and the opportunity to play a quality program in Memphis.”
Presale for tickets will be available through vonbrauncenter.com on August 22. Tickets will go on sale to the public on August 23, and a tipoff time will be announced at a later date.
NOTES
- Memphis was 22-10 last season with an 11-7 record in the American Athletic Conference (AAC).
- The Tigers signed the No. 11 transfer class in the country.
- Head Coach Penny Hardaway is 133-62 (.682) in six seasons with Memphis.
- Alabama is 4-6 all-time against Memphis and the two teams last met in 2022 (Alabama won 91-88).
- The Crimson Tide is coming off the program’s first-ever Final Four appearance, finishing with a 25-12 overall mark. TG