WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A major college basketball matchup is on tap Friday night. No. 13 Purdue hosts No. 2 Alabama at Mackey Arena, one of the premier nonconference games of the college basketball season.

Both Purdue and Alabama enter Friday night’s contest with 3-0 records. The Boilermakers and Crimson Tide would both love to add a signature win to their early-season resumé before heading into the weekend.

It should make for a fun night from West Lafayette. Follow along as we provide updates about the game throughout the evening. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and the game will air on Peacock (All times ET).

Helpful links: Purdue basketball roster & Purdue basketball schedule

OATS COMPLIMENTARY OF PURDUE: Alabama coach Nate Oats had high praise for Matt Painter and Purdue’s program, calling it “arguably the best” in college basketball over the last five seasons. CLICK HERE

HOW TO WATCH PURDUE-ALABAMA: A premier showdown is scheduled at Mackey Arena on Friday, as No. 13 Purdue hosts No. 2 Alabama. Information on how to watch, listen, key players and the coaching matchup. CLICK HERE

5 INTERESTING NUMBERS FOR PURDUE-ALABAMA: No. 13 Purdue hosts No. 2 Alabama on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Here are five interesting numbers to keep in mind for college basketball’s big showdown. CLICK HERE

MORE THAN 20 SCOUTS ATTENDING PURDUE-ALABAMA: Several NBA scouts will be on hand for Friday night’s matchup between No. 2 Alabama and No. 13 Purdue at Mackey Arena. CLICK HERE