A new season of Alabama basketball can’t begin without remembering the monumental run that has the Crimson Tide entering the 2024-25 preseason as the No. 1 team in the country.
Coleman Coliseum will open its doors to the public on Friday for a Final Four Banner Reveal. Head coach Nate Oats and last year’s squad are also due to receive the rings that memorialize their 25-12 overall record and trek to Houston.
Fans can expect to get all the bang for their buck beyond the banner and ring reveal, too. For $10, attendees will be treated to a three-point contest, a dunk contest, a live interview between Oats and voice of the Crimson Tide Chris Stewart and a scrimmage to end the evening. Students receive free admission while Yea Alabama members receive priority seating.
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Tickets for the event can be purchased online. Parking will be available in the Coleman Coliseum parking lot and Capstone Deck. The Coleman Lot will have accessible parking on a first come, first serve basis.
Friday’s itinerary can be found below. At 7:30 p.m., doors open for Yea Alabama members, who will enter through the east entrance, as well as students and the Crimson Chaos, who will enter through the west entrance. Public ticketholders will be granted entry through the north entrance starting at 8 p.m. All fans entering the stadium for practice and Fan Day activities are subject to inspection for security purposes.
The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a replica banner and Final Four poster.
Alabama basketball Final Four banner reveal itinerary
8:30 p.m. – Team introductions
8:35 p.m. – Three-point contest
8:50 p.m. – Dunk contest
9:05 p.m. – Final Four banner and ring reveal
9:10 p.m. – Chris Stewart and Nate Oats interview
9:20 p.m. – Scrimmage
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.