Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes basketball squad have learned their ACC/SEC Challenge opponent for the 2026-27 upcoming season.
Miami is set to face the Alabama Crimson Tide on December 2nd at the Watsco Center. The Hurricanes are currently 1-2 in the challenge, and this game will mark Alabama's second trip to the Watsco Center in school history.
The two teams have only played four times previously, with the last meeting being played in 2021 when Alabama defeated Miami 96-64. Both of the squads are currently being projected inside the top-25 heading into the season.
CBS Sports writer Cameron Salerno broke down each of the games, ranked them from best to last, and even gave an early prediction.
Here is what he had to say about the Hurricanes' matchup against Nate Oats' squad. He ranked the matchup as the 4th best game to watch and even gave the Hurricanes the edge to win it at home.
"This matchup will be electric. Miami was one of the best stories in college basketball last season under first-year coach Jai Lucas. Alabama (Amari Allen) and Miami (Shelton Henderson) both feature a player who bypassed the NBA Draft after his first season to return to school and were among the best retentions of the offseason. One major offseason storyline is whether Aden Holloway will play for Alabama this season. He entered a "second chance" program as part of his plea agreement following two felony drug charges. I love what Miami did in the portal. The Hurricanes will be one of the top ACC contenders this season."
His Pick: Miami
Miami is set to face the Alabama Crimson Tide on December 2nd at the Watsco Center. The Hurricanes are currently 1-2 in the challenge, and this game will mark Alabama's second trip to the Watsco Center in school history.
The two teams have only played four times previously, with the last meeting being played in 2021 when Alabama defeated Miami 96-64. Both of the squads are currently being projected inside the top-25 heading into the season.
CBS Sports writer Cameron Salerno broke down each of the games, ranked them from best to last, and even gave an early prediction.
Here is what he had to say about the Hurricanes' matchup against Nate Oats' squad. He ranked the matchup as the 4th best game to watch and even gave the Hurricanes the edge to win it at home.
"This matchup will be electric. Miami was one of the best stories in college basketball last season under first-year coach Jai Lucas. Alabama (Amari Allen) and Miami (Shelton Henderson) both feature a player who bypassed the NBA Draft after his first season to return to school and were among the best retentions of the offseason. One major offseason storyline is whether Aden Holloway will play for Alabama this season. He entered a "second chance" program as part of his plea agreement following two felony drug charges. I love what Miami did in the portal. The Hurricanes will be one of the top ACC contenders this season."
His Pick: Miami
