Alabama Basketball to Face North Dakota in 2025-26 Season, Fighting Hawks Previewed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the north Dakota Fighting Hawks during the 2025-26 basketball season, as announced by team schedules. North Dakota is undergoing a coaching transition and rebuilding its roster, presenting a non-conference challenge for the Crimson Tide.
The matchup offers Alabama an early-season prospect to refine its strategy against a program led by a relatively new head coach in Sather, who holds a 73-115 overall record since the 2019-20 season. For North Dakota, the game represents a high-profile contest against a Power five opponent, providing a benchmark for program growth.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks 2025-26 Players to Know
[Image of Eli King]
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* Eli King, Guard, Senior
* Zach Craft, Guard, Redshirt Sophomore
* Reggie Thomas, Guard, Senior
* George Natsvlishvili, Forward, Junior
* Josh Jones, Centre, Junior
Headlining the Fighting Hawks’ 2025-26 roster is Eli King, a senior guard who ranked fifth for North Dakota a year ago in scoring at 8.3 points per game, while also third in rebounding at 5.5 rebounds per game. Other returning guards include Zach Craft and Reggie Thomas. A key addition to the team is center Josh Jones, a transfer from Oral Roberts.