The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
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Men's Basketball Adds Three on Signing Day
11/13/2024 2:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB Men's Basketball coach Andy Kennedy signed three players on National Signing Day. The Blazers added two high school prospects in Lance Carr and Salim London while also adding JUCO forward Evan Chatman.
"We couldn't be more pleased to have these three young men join Blazer Basketball." Kennedy said, "All three are quality people who come from incredible families and outstanding programs. They will help us continue to compete for championships for years to come."
Lance Carr | Dallas, Texas | Kimball HS | 6'7" | Forward
Carr is an athletic wing from the Metroplex that plays on the top 4A team in Texas at Kimball High School. As a Junior, he averaged 12.3 points,10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game, earning First Team All-District honors and First Team Academic All-District honors. Played with Dallas Showtyme on the Under Armour circuit and averaged 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks per game and earned Under Armour All-Rise Second Team recognition. Carr was named the MVP of the prestigious Steph Curry Underrated Camp after a standout performance. He ranks as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN.
AK on Lance Carr: "Lance plays with such energy and passion that he immediately garners your attention. He's a monster athlete whose versatility will allow him to play multiple positions at the collegiate level."
Evan Chatman | Harker Heights, Texas | Harker Heights HS | McLennan CC | 6'8" | Forward
Chatman is a JUCO forward that has shown flashes of his athleticism and skill at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. In his sophomore season, he is currently averaging 12.3 points and six rebounds per game through the Highlanders' first seven games of the season while shooting 41.2 percent from the three-point line and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. As a senior at Harker Heights High School, Chatman averaged 14 points and six rebounds per game while earning District MVP honors and earning an All-Region selection.
AK on Evan Chatman: "We continue to scour the junior college ranks in our quest to add players that we feel can come into our program and make an immediate impact and we believe Evan can do just that. He's a skilled forward who plays the right way."
Salim London | Hoover, Ala. | Hoover HS | 6'4" | Guard
London is a highly touted guard from Birmingham that ranks as the No. 91 player in the country according to the ESPN100. He has led Hoover to back-to-back state championships and averaged 17.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game last season while shooting 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from three. Last spring, London played with the Georgia Stars on the EYBL circuit and averaged 16 points, four rebounds and three assists per game.
AK on Salim London: "Salim is a winner! Two straight state championships at Hoover and striving for a three-peat! I love his size and versatility at the lead guard position, and we believe he has the chance to make an immediate impact in our program."
PURCHASE YOUR 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men's basketball season are still available starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's second season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. An overview of the sales timeline can be found here, and fans may request more information here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena 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.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes compete 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.
"We couldn't be more pleased to have these three young men join Blazer Basketball." Kennedy said, "All three are quality people who come from incredible families and outstanding programs. They will help us continue to compete for championships for years to come."
Lance Carr | Dallas, Texas | Kimball HS | 6'7" | Forward
Carr is an athletic wing from the Metroplex that plays on the top 4A team in Texas at Kimball High School. As a Junior, he averaged 12.3 points,10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game, earning First Team All-District honors and First Team Academic All-District honors. Played with Dallas Showtyme on the Under Armour circuit and averaged 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks per game and earned Under Armour All-Rise Second Team recognition. Carr was named the MVP of the prestigious Steph Curry Underrated Camp after a standout performance. He ranks as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN.
AK on Lance Carr: "Lance plays with such energy and passion that he immediately garners your attention. He's a monster athlete whose versatility will allow him to play multiple positions at the collegiate level."
Evan Chatman | Harker Heights, Texas | Harker Heights HS | McLennan CC | 6'8" | Forward
Chatman is a JUCO forward that has shown flashes of his athleticism and skill at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. In his sophomore season, he is currently averaging 12.3 points and six rebounds per game through the Highlanders' first seven games of the season while shooting 41.2 percent from the three-point line and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. As a senior at Harker Heights High School, Chatman averaged 14 points and six rebounds per game while earning District MVP honors and earning an All-Region selection.
AK on Evan Chatman: "We continue to scour the junior college ranks in our quest to add players that we feel can come into our program and make an immediate impact and we believe Evan can do just that. He's a skilled forward who plays the right way."
Salim London | Hoover, Ala. | Hoover HS | 6'4" | Guard
London is a highly touted guard from Birmingham that ranks as the No. 91 player in the country according to the ESPN100. He has led Hoover to back-to-back state championships and averaged 17.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game last season while shooting 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from three. Last spring, London played with the Georgia Stars on the EYBL circuit and averaged 16 points, four rebounds and three assists per game.
AK on Salim London: "Salim is a winner! Two straight state championships at Hoover and striving for a three-peat! I love his size and versatility at the lead guard position, and we believe he has the chance to make an immediate impact in our program."
PURCHASE YOUR 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men's basketball season are still available starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's second season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. An overview of the sales timeline can be found here, and fans may request more information here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena 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.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes compete 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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