The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, December 9
Bartow Arena
6:30 P.M.
UAB
vs
Tuskegee
Preview: UAB Men’s Basketball vs. Tuskegee
12/8/2020 5:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB men's basketball team looks to start the season 5-0 for only the second time in program history when they host Tuskegee on Wednesday night at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. This game was added Tuesday afternoon after the University of Mobile had to cancel due to COVID-19 concerns.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers (4-0) are coming off a 77-55 victory over Troy on Sunday. This marked the first time in program history that UAB has won their first four games by 20 or more points. Tavin Lovan scored a game-high 18 points and Michael Ertel added 17 points in the win.
TUSKEGEE LATELY
This will be Tuskegee's first game of the season.
WE GOT A STEAL
Graduate transfer Quan Jackson is seventh in the NCAA in steals (15) and steals per game (3.75). He also ranks first in Conference USA in total steals and is second in steals per game.
TALL TREY
Trey Jemison returned home to Birmingham in April after playing two seasons at Clemson. The 7-0 junior center ranks third in the NCAA in blocks (15) and fourth in blocks per game (3.75). He is second in Conference USA in both categories.
ON THE DOUBLE
Jemison has recorded a double-double in the last two contests. In UAB's win over Kennesaw State, he posted career-highs with 13 points and 14 rebounds. The following game against Troy, he tied his career-high with 13 points and pulled down 10 boards. He is only one of 42 players in the NCAA to record two or more double-doubles this season.
MAGIC CITY MIKE
Ertel's 17 points against Troy was his highest scoring game wearing a UAB uniform. The graduate transfer from ULM is just one of two Blazers to have scored in double figures in all four game this season joining Jackson.
TAVIN TOPS TROY
Lovan is coming off a season-high 18-point outing against Troy. The junior was 7-of-10 from the field.
GOING FOR FIVE STRAIGHT
The best undefeated start to a UAB season was during 1983-84 season (5-0). Coach Gene Bartow's Blazers defeated Saint Mary's (Minn.), Charleston Southern, Mississippi Valley State, Auburn and Old Dominion en route to 23 wins and the Sun Belt championship.
LIVE STREAMING
Games will be streamed through CUSA.TV. This is a subscription-based service that offers a variety of packages. Click here to register a new account.
Select games will also be streamed on the ESPN family of networks.
Continue to monitor the UABsports.com schedule page as additional broadcast information is announced.
RADIO
Blazer men's basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, David Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday during Conference USA play. The show will take place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and feature men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women's basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, which will air from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., begins Jan. 5. Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @BlazersLIMGC.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
UP NEXT
The Blazers make their first road trip of the season on Saturday when they travel to Johnson City, Tenn. to face East Tennessee State. Tipoff is at 3:00 p.m.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
In compliance with CDC and state and local public health guidance, UAB adjusted the seating manifest to adhere to social distancing at Bartow Arena for the 2020-21 season. UAB reallocated season ticket holders who had completed their purchase of season tickets through October 19 and placed season ticket holders based on Blazer Boosters Priority Points and the price type of tickets purchased. As a reminder, original season ticket locations prior to the social distancing reallocation will be utilized for 2021-22 renewals or if capacity restrictions change during the 2020-21 season.
A limited number of 2020-21 season tickets remain in the upper level. Fans interested in season tickets can fill out the season ticket request form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at 205-975-8221.
Due to social distancing guidelines, men's basketball single game tickets and walk up sales will not be available to the public for the 2020-21 season. Season tickets are the only way to secure a seat at Bartow Arena.
Conference USA recently adopted its COVID-19 game operations guidelines for the 2020-21 basketball season, and as a result, all patron courtside seating has been eliminated for the upcoming basketball season.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers (4-0) are coming off a 77-55 victory over Troy on Sunday. This marked the first time in program history that UAB has won their first four games by 20 or more points. Tavin Lovan scored a game-high 18 points and Michael Ertel added 17 points in the win.
TUSKEGEE LATELY
This will be Tuskegee's first game of the season.
WE GOT A STEAL
Graduate transfer Quan Jackson is seventh in the NCAA in steals (15) and steals per game (3.75). He also ranks first in Conference USA in total steals and is second in steals per game.
TALL TREY
Trey Jemison returned home to Birmingham in April after playing two seasons at Clemson. The 7-0 junior center ranks third in the NCAA in blocks (15) and fourth in blocks per game (3.75). He is second in Conference USA in both categories.
ON THE DOUBLE
Jemison has recorded a double-double in the last two contests. In UAB's win over Kennesaw State, he posted career-highs with 13 points and 14 rebounds. The following game against Troy, he tied his career-high with 13 points and pulled down 10 boards. He is only one of 42 players in the NCAA to record two or more double-doubles this season.
MAGIC CITY MIKE
Ertel's 17 points against Troy was his highest scoring game wearing a UAB uniform. The graduate transfer from ULM is just one of two Blazers to have scored in double figures in all four game this season joining Jackson.
TAVIN TOPS TROY
Lovan is coming off a season-high 18-point outing against Troy. The junior was 7-of-10 from the field.
GOING FOR FIVE STRAIGHT
The best undefeated start to a UAB season was during 1983-84 season (5-0). Coach Gene Bartow's Blazers defeated Saint Mary's (Minn.), Charleston Southern, Mississippi Valley State, Auburn and Old Dominion en route to 23 wins and the Sun Belt championship.
LIVE STREAMING
Games will be streamed through CUSA.TV. This is a subscription-based service that offers a variety of packages. Click here to register a new account.
Select games will also be streamed on the ESPN family of networks.
Continue to monitor the UABsports.com schedule page as additional broadcast information is announced.
RADIO
Blazer men's basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, David Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday during Conference USA play. The show will take place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and feature men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women's basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, which will air from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., begins Jan. 5. Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @BlazersLIMGC.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
UP NEXT
The Blazers make their first road trip of the season on Saturday when they travel to Johnson City, Tenn. to face East Tennessee State. Tipoff is at 3:00 p.m.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
In compliance with CDC and state and local public health guidance, UAB adjusted the seating manifest to adhere to social distancing at Bartow Arena for the 2020-21 season. UAB reallocated season ticket holders who had completed their purchase of season tickets through October 19 and placed season ticket holders based on Blazer Boosters Priority Points and the price type of tickets purchased. As a reminder, original season ticket locations prior to the social distancing reallocation will be utilized for 2021-22 renewals or if capacity restrictions change during the 2020-21 season.
A limited number of 2020-21 season tickets remain in the upper level. Fans interested in season tickets can fill out the season ticket request form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at 205-975-8221.
Due to social distancing guidelines, men's basketball single game tickets and walk up sales will not be available to the public for the 2020-21 season. Season tickets are the only way to secure a seat at Bartow Arena.
Conference USA recently adopted its COVID-19 game operations guidelines for the 2020-21 basketball season, and as a result, all patron courtside seating has been eliminated for the upcoming basketball season.
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