UAB Blazers
North Texas' Kai Huntsberry (10) drives between UAB's KJ Buffen (5) and Tavin Lovan (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the NIT, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
North Texas secures 1st NIT championship in C-USA showdown

Mar. 31, 2023 12:22 AM EDT

UAB guard Eric Gaines (4) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Johnson scores 17 to help West Virginia beat UAB 81-70

Dec. 10, 2022 08:44 PM EST

Walker scores 30 in UAB's win over Georgia, 87-73

Nov. 22, 2022 06:23 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jordan “Jelly” Walker scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half when UAB ran away from Georgia for a 87-73 win on Tuesday in the...

Dennis' 23 lead Toledo past UAB 93-85

Nov. 11, 2022 11:35 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rayj Dennis scored 23 points to help Toledo defeat UAB 93-85 on Friday night. Dennis added seven assists for the Rockets (2-0)....

Walker scores 38 points, leads UAB past Alabama St., 111-70

Nov. 08, 2022 01:04 AM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker’s 38 points led UAB over Alabama State 111-70 in the season opener on Monday night. Walker was 11 of 19 shooting,...

Houston 's Josh Carlton (25) dunks behind UAB 's Trey Jemison (55) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Edwards scores 25 to power Houston past UAB in NCAA opener

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2022 11:55 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against Wright State as guard Dalen Terry (4) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal 3/20/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 08:48 PM EDT

FILE - Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates the team's Southeastern Conference regular season championship by cutting down the net after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Pearl is the The Associated Press coach of the year in the Southeastern Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Football-crazed Alabama sends 4 teams to NCAA hoops tourney

By John Zenor Mar. 14, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

UAB guard Jordan Walker (10) goes in for a layup against Louisiana Tech guard Amorie Archibald (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Conference USA men's tournament championship in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Walker scores 27, UAB beats La. Tech in C-USA title game

Mar. 12, 2022 11:20 PM EST

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Louisiana Tech forward David Green (23 and guard Keaston Willis (0) yell at the close of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Texas in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big Ten - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Purdue Boilermakers 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives around Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Iowa State Cyclones 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Walker, Jackson spark UAB past FAU 80-66 in C-USA quarters

Mar. 11, 2022 01:19 AM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jordan Walker poured in 26 points, Quan Jackson scored 20 with 14 rebounds and UAB cruised past Florida Atlantic 80-66 in the quarterfinals of...

UAB guard Walker tabbed top C-USA player; McDevitt top coach

Mar. 07, 2022 06:01 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — UAB junior guard Jordan Walker was named the Conference USA player of the year on Monday, and Nick McDevitt was honored as the top coach after Middle...

Walker, Ertel spark UAB over Southern Miss 81-68

Mar. 02, 2022 10:39 PM EST
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Jordan Walker had 21 points and MIchael Ertel scored 20 to propel UAB to an 81-68 victory over Southern Miss on Wednesday night. ...

Walker scores 42 to lift UAB past Middle Tennessee 97-75

Feb. 05, 2022 07:16 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker had a career-high and UAB program high 42 points on 14-for-23 shooting — including 8 for 16 from 3-point range — and UAB romped...

Marshall snaps skid in upset win over UAB

Jan. 29, 2022 09:34 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Obinna Anochili-Killen tied a career-high scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds and Marshall held off UAB for an 84-81 upset win on...

Walker's late 3 propels UAB past Western Kentucky 68-65

Jan. 27, 2022 11:44 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker hit a 3-pointer with 4 seconds left and finished with 21 points to lead UAB to a 68-65 victory over Western Kentucky on...

Jackson, Walker set career highs leading UAB past FAU 76-65

Jan. 15, 2022 09:29 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Quan Jackson scored a career-high 29 points and Jordan Walker scored a career-high 27 points and UAB beat Florida Atlantic 76-65 on Saturday....

Balanced attack powers UAB past Mississippi Valley St 100-58

Dec. 22, 2021 10:09 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker had 14 points to lead six UAB players in double figures as the Blazers rolled to a 100-58 victory over Mississippi Valley State...