The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, November 12
Asheville, N.C.
11:30 a.m.
UAB
vs
Maryland
Photo by: Griffin Levy (UAB Creative Services)
UAB MBB Faces Maryland at Asheville Championship
11/11/2023 5:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball will face Maryland on Sunday in the Asheville Championship. Tipoff is set for 11:30 a.m. CT.
WATCH
Sunday's matchup will air on ESPN2 with Mark Neely and Chris Spatola on the call.
LISTEN
Mike Coulter and Mo Finley will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the first meeting between UAB and Maryland.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB fell to Clemson in the final seconds on Friday night. The Tigers sank two free throws with 3.4 seconds remaining to take a 77-76 lead and the Blazers' shot at the buzzer did not go down. Efrem "Butta" Johnson scored a career high 17 points, including a go-ahead three-pointer with nine seconds to go.
VETERAN PRESENCE
Javian Davis enters his final year of eligibility in 2023-24 and is primed to play a big role on this year's UAB team. Davis averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season while splitting time with Trey Jemison. Davis opened the 2023-24 season with a career performance against Bradley, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and securing four steals while shooting 8-for-9 from the field.
MAKING HIMSELF KNOWN
Highlight-reel plays marked Eric Gaines' first season in Birmingham with two SportsCenter Top Ten appearances and numerous high-flying dunks. After averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game, Gaines will play an even larger role as the only returning player to average double-digit points per game last season. The Almanac named Eric Gaines as its Preseason AAC Player of the Year heading into the season, citing his talent on both ends of the floor. Gaines has rattled off back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts to begin the season.
PORTAL TALENT
The Blazers brought in four players from the transfer portal in the offseason. Barry Dunning Jr. transferred to UAB from Arkansas where he played in 16 games during his freshman season. Another newcomer, James White, also came over from an SEC program at Ole Miss. White averaged 4.0 points last season for the Rebels. Daniel Ortiz joined the Blazers from North Alabama where he led the Lions in scoring in back-to-back seasons, averaging 14.6 points per game over two years. The final transfer, Will Shaver, returned home to Birmingham after spending two seasons at North Carolina. Shaver was a member of the UNC team that made a run to the national championship game.
PURCHASE YOUR 2023-24 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. Fans may request more information here or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events 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.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
WATCH
Sunday's matchup will air on ESPN2 with Mark Neely and Chris Spatola on the call.
LISTEN
Mike Coulter and Mo Finley will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be the first meeting between UAB and Maryland.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB fell to Clemson in the final seconds on Friday night. The Tigers sank two free throws with 3.4 seconds remaining to take a 77-76 lead and the Blazers' shot at the buzzer did not go down. Efrem "Butta" Johnson scored a career high 17 points, including a go-ahead three-pointer with nine seconds to go.
VETERAN PRESENCE
Javian Davis enters his final year of eligibility in 2023-24 and is primed to play a big role on this year's UAB team. Davis averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season while splitting time with Trey Jemison. Davis opened the 2023-24 season with a career performance against Bradley, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and securing four steals while shooting 8-for-9 from the field.
MAKING HIMSELF KNOWN
Highlight-reel plays marked Eric Gaines' first season in Birmingham with two SportsCenter Top Ten appearances and numerous high-flying dunks. After averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game, Gaines will play an even larger role as the only returning player to average double-digit points per game last season. The Almanac named Eric Gaines as its Preseason AAC Player of the Year heading into the season, citing his talent on both ends of the floor. Gaines has rattled off back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts to begin the season.
PORTAL TALENT
The Blazers brought in four players from the transfer portal in the offseason. Barry Dunning Jr. transferred to UAB from Arkansas where he played in 16 games during his freshman season. Another newcomer, James White, also came over from an SEC program at Ole Miss. White averaged 4.0 points last season for the Rebels. Daniel Ortiz joined the Blazers from North Alabama where he led the Lions in scoring in back-to-back seasons, averaging 14.6 points per game over two years. The final transfer, Will Shaver, returned home to Birmingham after spending two seasons at North Carolina. Shaver was a member of the UNC team that made a run to the national championship game.
PURCHASE YOUR 2023-24 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. Fans may request more information here or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events 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.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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