The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB MBB Signs Makhi Myles
5/1/2024 10:11:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced the signing of forward Makhi Myles on Wednesday morning.
The Starkville, Mississippi native completed a post-graduate year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas where he averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this past season.
"We are excited to have Makhi become a Blazer." Kennedy said, "He adds tremendous length, versatility and shot making to our front court. Makhi originally signed at Wichita State, but after a coaching change, decided to do a prep year at prestigious Sunrise Christian Academy where he continued to develop into a player who we believe will have a tremendous career at UAB."
Myles was named Mississippi 6A Mr. Basketball and first team All-State following his senior season at Starkville High School after averaging 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals per game. He led Starkville to a 24-5 record and a state quarterfinals appearance.
The 6'7" wing also earned All-State honors following his junior season after leading Starkville to a 20-5 record while averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks per game.
He was recognized as a Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen selection during both his junior and senior seasons.
Myles was ranked as the No. 2 player in Mississippi in the 2023 class by 247Sports, earning a three-star ranking and reported offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri and Creighton prior to signing with Wichita State.
The Blazers have added three players from the transfer portal this offseason in Iona transfer Greg Gordon, Georgia Southern guard Tyren Moore and Saint Louis forward Bradley Ezewiro while also signing Jaborri McGhee, the No. 3 JUCO player in the nation.
2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men's basketball season are now available. Season ticket packages will feature all home games during the 2024-25 basketball season and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games at Bartow Arena. Fans may purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here. Season ticket renewal applications will be available in the coming month leading into the September 1, 2024 men's basketball priority seat deadline. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
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The Starkville, Mississippi native completed a post-graduate year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas where he averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this past season.
"We are excited to have Makhi become a Blazer." Kennedy said, "He adds tremendous length, versatility and shot making to our front court. Makhi originally signed at Wichita State, but after a coaching change, decided to do a prep year at prestigious Sunrise Christian Academy where he continued to develop into a player who we believe will have a tremendous career at UAB."
Myles was named Mississippi 6A Mr. Basketball and first team All-State following his senior season at Starkville High School after averaging 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals per game. He led Starkville to a 24-5 record and a state quarterfinals appearance.
The 6'7" wing also earned All-State honors following his junior season after leading Starkville to a 20-5 record while averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks per game.
He was recognized as a Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen selection during both his junior and senior seasons.
Myles was ranked as the No. 2 player in Mississippi in the 2023 class by 247Sports, earning a three-star ranking and reported offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri and Creighton prior to signing with Wichita State.
The Blazers have added three players from the transfer portal this offseason in Iona transfer Greg Gordon, Georgia Southern guard Tyren Moore and Saint Louis forward Bradley Ezewiro while also signing Jaborri McGhee, the No. 3 JUCO player in the nation.
2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men's basketball season are now available. Season ticket packages will feature all home games during the 2024-25 basketball season and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games at Bartow Arena. Fans may purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here. Season ticket renewal applications will be available in the coming month leading into the September 1, 2024 men's basketball priority seat deadline. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially 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 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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