The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Adds Efrem "Butta" Johnson to Roster
4/18/2022 11:25:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB head men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy has announced the addition of in-state high school standout Efrem "Butta" Johnson to the roster. Johnson, a senior at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama, joins Ledarrius Brewer, Ty Brewer and Eric Gaines as the four student-athletes Kennedy has added to the 2022-23 UAB men's basketball roster.
Johnson, a 6-4 guard originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, starred at the point guard position for head coach Jack Doss at Grissom High School, leading the Tigers to a 24-6 record in 7A this past season. Johnson helped lead Grissom High School to a 13-1 home record and a 9-3 mark on the road during his final high school season. On Feb. 7, he led all scorers with 21 points in a 64-58 road victory over Gadsden City in Grissom's regular-season finale.
The future Blazer also played travel basketball for head coach Boo Williams and Nike EYBL. In July, Williams was named Third Team Nike EYBL Session I after averaging 15.1 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 1.9 assists per game and 1.4 steals per game.
"We're grateful to add one of the top high school players in our state to the UAB basketball family," Kennedy said. "'Butta' is a very talented lead guard who will impact our backcourt in a plethora of ways.
"His ability to make plays on both sides of the ball will be a great addition to our team!"
Johnson also received offers from schools including Old Dominion, Middle Tennessee, St. Bonaventure, James Madison, UNCG and Lehigh. He marks UAB's first high school signee for the 2022-23 season, joining the Brewer brothers (ETSU transfers) and Gaines (LSU transfer) for Kennedy's third season back in Birmingham.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
As the UAB men's basketball program celebrates a historic 2021-22 season, the UAB Department of Athletics has announced an early purchase incentive for Blazer fans and the Birmingham community to lock in their season tickets for the 2022-23 men's basketball season.
Fans who commit to their season tickets by April 30 will receive a commemorative Conference USA Champions banner as a token of appreciation for their support. The commemorative banner features a customized Conference USA Championship logo, and each season-ticket account that purchases by the end of April will receive this exclusive gift leading into the upcoming men's basketball season.
UAB men's basketball season-ticket packages for the 2022-23 season are on sale now and start for as low as $110 in Blaze's Corner. The public season-ticket price is set at $275, while season tickets for UAB employees and alumni are available for $245 per seat. Scholarship seating is also available, and fans can also request more information by clicking here.
Johnson, a 6-4 guard originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, starred at the point guard position for head coach Jack Doss at Grissom High School, leading the Tigers to a 24-6 record in 7A this past season. Johnson helped lead Grissom High School to a 13-1 home record and a 9-3 mark on the road during his final high school season. On Feb. 7, he led all scorers with 21 points in a 64-58 road victory over Gadsden City in Grissom's regular-season finale.
The future Blazer also played travel basketball for head coach Boo Williams and Nike EYBL. In July, Williams was named Third Team Nike EYBL Session I after averaging 15.1 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, 1.9 assists per game and 1.4 steals per game.
"We're grateful to add one of the top high school players in our state to the UAB basketball family," Kennedy said. "'Butta' is a very talented lead guard who will impact our backcourt in a plethora of ways.
"His ability to make plays on both sides of the ball will be a great addition to our team!"
Johnson also received offers from schools including Old Dominion, Middle Tennessee, St. Bonaventure, James Madison, UNCG and Lehigh. He marks UAB's first high school signee for the 2022-23 season, joining the Brewer brothers (ETSU transfers) and Gaines (LSU transfer) for Kennedy's third season back in Birmingham.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
As the UAB men's basketball program celebrates a historic 2021-22 season, the UAB Department of Athletics has announced an early purchase incentive for Blazer fans and the Birmingham community to lock in their season tickets for the 2022-23 men's basketball season.
Fans who commit to their season tickets by April 30 will receive a commemorative Conference USA Champions banner as a token of appreciation for their support. The commemorative banner features a customized Conference USA Championship logo, and each season-ticket account that purchases by the end of April will receive this exclusive gift leading into the upcoming men's basketball season.
UAB men's basketball season-ticket packages for the 2022-23 season are on sale now and start for as low as $110 in Blaze's Corner. The public season-ticket price is set at $275, while season tickets for UAB employees and alumni are available for $245 per seat. Scholarship seating is also available, and fans can also request more information by clicking here.
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