The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazer IMG Sports Network Back on the Air
11/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Blazer IMG Sports Network will sign on for the start of the 2016-17 basketball season on Friday, November 11 when UAB hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff from Bartow Arena.
Blazer fans will be able to hear every minute of the action, from the season-opener against the Golden Lions, all the way through the post-season. Each of the regular season and postseason game broadcasts will air in Birmingham on WZRR-FM Talk 99.5.
David Crane returns for his 10th season as "Voice of the Blazers," and he'll once again be joined for all home games and select road games by UAB legend, Steve Mitchell.
“We are excited to have David and Steve back for another season of Blazer Basketball,” IMG Sports Network General Manager Mason Ellenberger said. “Steve continues to bring the knowledge and passion of a former player and David is truly one of the best in the business at bringing a game to life on the radio.”
The broadcast will include a 30-minute pregame show, the play-by-play and a 30-minute postgame show. Fans will hear from head coach Robert Ehsan before and after each game, and players will be interviewed courtside following UAB victories.
Fans will also have a chance to talk UAB basketball on Blazer Sportsline, IMG's weekly radio show featuring coach Ehsan. The show will originate from Iron City Grill throughout the season. The first three shows will air on Thursday nights (December 1st, December 8th and December 15th). After a break for the holidays, Blazer Sportsline will resume on its customary Tuesday night. The show will begin on January 3rd and run through the remainder of the regular season. Blazer Sportsline will air from 6-7 PM and be broadcast on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
In addition to listening to the game broadcasts on Talk 99.5 and the weekly coach's show on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2, fans may also follow the Blazers by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app or online on Blazer All Access at www.UABSports.com
Pregame coverage from Bartow Arena will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, and tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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