The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Andy Kennedy Adds Chris Shumate to UAB MBB Staff
5/3/2024 11:49:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced the hiring of Georgia Southern assistant coach Chris Shumate on Friday.
Shumate joins the Blazers' staff after five seasons at Georgia Southern. He had previously served as an assistant at Cincinnati, Southern Miss, Tennessee, Western Kentucky and Northern Kentucky.
"Excited to have Chris join our staff." Kennedy said, "He was an outstanding player at Murray State, so he has been on both sides of the coaching spectrum. Chris brings a veteran perspective having been in this space for many years."
Prior to Shumate's stint at Georgia Southern, he served as an assistant at Northern Kentucky for three seasons from 2016-19. The Norse reached the postseason in each of the three seasons while capturing two conference tournament titles and one regular season crown. NKU appeared in the NCAA Tournament twice and the NIT once during those three years.
The Louisville, Kentucky native spent one season at Southern Miss where he helped the Golden Eagles reach the NIT Quarterfinals. Following his sole season in Hattiesburg, he spent one season at Tennessee.
As a player, Shumate scored 1,207 points during his career at Murray State, leading the Racers to an Ohio Valley Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance during his senior season. As the team captain, he shot over 40 percent from three throughout his career, including a .448 mark from beyond the arc in his final season. He earned All-OVC honors twice.
He spent two years in the NBA D-League before joining his former college coach Mick Cronin's staff at Cincinnati to begin his coaching career.
"I'm very excited to join Coach Kennedy's staff and the UAB basketball program." Shumate said, "It's an honor to work with an elite coach at a championship program. Being a part of the winning tradition that exists at UAB is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to working with Coach Kennedy and the rest of the staff to continue winning championships."
Shumate coached incoming transfer guard Tyren Moore at Georgia Southern where he helped the graduate guard earn All-Sun Belt honors after leading the league in scoring during conference play.
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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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Shumate joins the Blazers' staff after five seasons at Georgia Southern. He had previously served as an assistant at Cincinnati, Southern Miss, Tennessee, Western Kentucky and Northern Kentucky.
"Excited to have Chris join our staff." Kennedy said, "He was an outstanding player at Murray State, so he has been on both sides of the coaching spectrum. Chris brings a veteran perspective having been in this space for many years."
Prior to Shumate's stint at Georgia Southern, he served as an assistant at Northern Kentucky for three seasons from 2016-19. The Norse reached the postseason in each of the three seasons while capturing two conference tournament titles and one regular season crown. NKU appeared in the NCAA Tournament twice and the NIT once during those three years.
The Louisville, Kentucky native spent one season at Southern Miss where he helped the Golden Eagles reach the NIT Quarterfinals. Following his sole season in Hattiesburg, he spent one season at Tennessee.
As a player, Shumate scored 1,207 points during his career at Murray State, leading the Racers to an Ohio Valley Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance during his senior season. As the team captain, he shot over 40 percent from three throughout his career, including a .448 mark from beyond the arc in his final season. He earned All-OVC honors twice.
He spent two years in the NBA D-League before joining his former college coach Mick Cronin's staff at Cincinnati to begin his coaching career.
"I'm very excited to join Coach Kennedy's staff and the UAB basketball program." Shumate said, "It's an honor to work with an elite coach at a championship program. Being a part of the winning tradition that exists at UAB is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to working with Coach Kennedy and the rest of the staff to continue winning championships."
Shumate coached incoming transfer guard Tyren Moore at Georgia Southern where he helped the graduate guard earn All-Sun Belt honors after leading the league in scoring during conference play.
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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