The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
What They're Saying About the Blazers: Preseason
9/23/2022 12:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – Following an appearance in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, the UAB men's basketball program has been generating some buzz around the college basketball world. Follow the links for more on the Blazers.
Jon Rothstein – College Basketball Today – 10 mid-majors to watch for the 2022-23 season
"Andy Kennedy wanted a running mate for Jordan "Jelly" Walker following last season's Conference-USA title and NCAA Tournament appearance. He got one in LSU transfer Eric Gaines, who along with Walker should form one of the fastest backcourts in all of college basketball." - More
Steve Irvine – 1839 News – Point guard Eric Gaines brings his 'high risk, high reward style to UAB basketball
"Now, [Eric Gaines] brings all of his experiences together for what is expected to be a special season at UAB … Gaines may just be ready to create some more viral videos with the help of UAB basketball strength and conditioning coach Jon Uribe." - More
Tristan Freeman – The Field of 68 Daily – Glory days
"Last season at UAB, Walker averaged 20.3 ppg and 4.9 apg, led the Blazers to the NCAA Tournament and was named Conference USA Player of the Year. His return positions the Blazers as a C-USA favorite and a mid-major program to watch in 2022-23." - More
Tristan Freeman – Busting Brackets – NCAA Basketball: Preseason top 24 mid-major power rankings for 2022-23 season
"Western Kentucky may have the most pro prospects and North Texas may have the best defense but on paper, the best overall team from 1-13 is UAB, who should be the preseason favorite for what will be a very competitive CUSA season." - More
Jon Rothstein – College Basketball Today – Rothstein 45: 22-23 Preseason Edition
Mike Randle – Screen The Screener Podcast – Top CBB Player Countdown
PURCHASE YOUR SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2022-23 UAB men's basketball season are available starting as low as $110. Season ticket packages provide the most cost-effective way to attend games during the upcoming season. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.
Jon Rothstein – College Basketball Today – 10 mid-majors to watch for the 2022-23 season
"Andy Kennedy wanted a running mate for Jordan "Jelly" Walker following last season's Conference-USA title and NCAA Tournament appearance. He got one in LSU transfer Eric Gaines, who along with Walker should form one of the fastest backcourts in all of college basketball." - More
Steve Irvine – 1839 News – Point guard Eric Gaines brings his 'high risk, high reward style to UAB basketball
"Now, [Eric Gaines] brings all of his experiences together for what is expected to be a special season at UAB … Gaines may just be ready to create some more viral videos with the help of UAB basketball strength and conditioning coach Jon Uribe." - More
Tristan Freeman – The Field of 68 Daily – Glory days
"Last season at UAB, Walker averaged 20.3 ppg and 4.9 apg, led the Blazers to the NCAA Tournament and was named Conference USA Player of the Year. His return positions the Blazers as a C-USA favorite and a mid-major program to watch in 2022-23." - More
Tristan Freeman – Busting Brackets – NCAA Basketball: Preseason top 24 mid-major power rankings for 2022-23 season
"Western Kentucky may have the most pro prospects and North Texas may have the best defense but on paper, the best overall team from 1-13 is UAB, who should be the preseason favorite for what will be a very competitive CUSA season." - More
Jon Rothstein – College Basketball Today – Rothstein 45: 22-23 Preseason Edition
ROTHSTEIN 45.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 23, 2022
45. UAB pic.twitter.com/CC1swDrErE
Mike Randle – Screen The Screener Podcast – Top CBB Player Countdown
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— Screen The Screener Podcast (@STheSPodcast) September 23, 2022
Inside our TOP #CBB PLAYER list-@UAB_MBB fearless late game shot maker!
please uncover #gus111 countdown-cheers!#WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/SwjUSbXHUF
PURCHASE YOUR SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2022-23 UAB men's basketball season are available starting as low as $110. Season ticket packages provide the most cost-effective way to attend games during the upcoming season. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.
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