Men's Basketball preview: at No. 13/12 Alabama

Game 16: TEXAS (9-6, 0-2 SEC) at #13/12 Alabama (11-4, 1-1 SEC)

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 - 7 p.m. Central

Coleman Coliseum (15,383) - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

GameDay Quick Facts

• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN with Karl Ravech (play-by-play) and Jimmy Dykes (analyst) on the call.

• RADIO: The Longhorn Radio Network broadcasts every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasLonghorns.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.

• SERIES: Texas leads, 9-5. Last meeting: Alabama 103-80 (Feb. 11, 2025; Austin)

Notables

• ON THE MARK: In UT's first two SEC contests, graduate G Tramon Mark has averaged a team-best 20.0 ppg in 33.7 mpg while converting 50-percent (15-30) from the floor, including a 41.7-percent (5-12) mark from three-point range.

• LOOKING TO IMPROVE ON THE GLASS: During non-conference play, the Longhorns outrebounded each of their 13 opponents and posted an impressive plus-12.5 rebound margin (41.9-29.4). In its first two SEC contests, Texas has registered a negative-7.0 rebound margin (35.0-42.0).

• HEIDE PROVIDES SPARK: Junior F Camden Heide bounced back after a scoreless effort against Mississippi State to post 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 threes) and four rebounds in a career-best 35 minutes during Tuesday's game at No. 21/22 Tennessee. His 16-point effort marked his second-highest scoring output of the season (20 vs. Rider).

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Players Mentioned

Camden Heide

Tramon Mark

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