However, the Crimson Tide will not be at home at Coleman Coliseum.

The Yellowhammer State welcomes the Demon Deacons, who will face Alabama in neutral territory for a rematch of last year's preseason game. Alabama's run to the Final Four began with an 88-80 loss to Wake Forest on the road in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

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Here's what you need to know for Friday's game:

Where is the game?

The Bama in Boutwell game will take place at 7 p.m. in the historic Boutwell Auditorium, built in 1924 as Birmingham's municipal auditorium. It will be the first time a game will be played at Boutwell Auditorium in over 45 years. The address is at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard in Birmingham.