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SERIES HISTORY
UAB won the only meeting between the two schools on November 29, 1986 by a score of 83-49.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers downed Auburn Montgomery by a score of 109-64 on Monday evening. Ja’Borri McGhee led UAB with 25 points and six assists while Bradley Ezewiro added his first double-double as a Blazer with 17 points and 11 boards.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy‘s time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja’Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers’ scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 70.0% of the Blazers’ scoring and 66.5% of their rebounding.
SMOOTH LIKE “BUTTA”
One of the few homegrown players on the UAB roster that did not transfer in from another school, Efrem “Butta” Johnson had a breakout year in 2023-24. Johnson upped his scoring average from 3.5 points per game during his freshman season to 11.2 as a sophomore while taking a much larger role. He hit a team-high 56 three-point field goals while shooting at a .359 clip in 2023-24. After a slow start to the season, Johnson had a breakout game against High Point where he matched his career high of 21 points and hit five three-pointers.
CRASH THE BOARDS
Last year UAB finished 61st nationally in rebounds per game, grabbing 38.0 per contest. The Blazers exceled on the offensive glass, grabbing 12.9 offensive boards per game, which was 27th in the nation. This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, tying for 30th in the country in rebounds per contest with 43.6. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 11 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
PURCHASE YOUR 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men’s basketball season are still available starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB’s second season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. An overview of the sales timeline can be found here, and fans may request more information here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB’s home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men’s and women’s basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
2024 BLAZERS GIVE DAY
UAB Athletics is excited to announce the third annual Blazers Give Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative, which is set to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Blazer Nation is asked to collectively impact the experience of more than 450 student-athletes by directly supporting our 18 sports. Funds raised during Blazers Give Day will be directed to sport-specific gift accounts which provide the additional resources necessary for UAB coaches to continue building championship-caliber programs. To learn more about how your gift will impact the student-athlete experience at UAB, visit BlazersGiveDay2024.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men’s basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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