Head Coach
Andy Kennedy
Program contact: Chris Shumate, Assistant Coach
shumatec@uab.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Shumate | Assistant Coach | shumatec@uab.edu |
About UAB Blazers Basketball
The UAB Blazers compete in the American Conference, one of college basketball's most competitive mid-major leagues featuring tournament-caliber programs and NBA talent development. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB offers student-athletes access to a rigorous academic environment within a research-focused university committed to balancing excellence on and off the court. Head Coach Andy Kennedy brings extensive coaching experience and a proven track record of player development to the program. The Blazers emphasize a team-oriented culture that prioritizes both individual growth and collective success. Recruits joining UAB gain exposure to high-level competition, professional coaching instruction, and a supportive community invested in their basketball and academic development. High school players serious about competing at an elite mid-major level while pursuing meaningful education should reach out to Coach Kennedy's staff to learn how the Blazers program can shape their future both athletically and academically.
Net price
$15,630/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
66%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
11,635
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,073 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,599 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,912 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,789 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,893 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 11,635
- Average net price
- $15,630 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,812 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,684 / year
- Graduation rate
- 66%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a UAB Blazers camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Yaxel Lendeborg | Warriors | Rookie |
| Stanley Jackson | Timberwolves | — |
| Donell Taylor | Wizards | — |
| Predrag Savović | Nuggets | — |
| Carldell Johnson | Pelicans | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UAB D1?
Yes, UAB is an NCAA Division I program in the American. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for UAB men's basketball.
What conference is UAB in?
UAB competes in the American for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at UAB?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,630 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at UAB?
College Scorecard reports approximately 11,635 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to UAB?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.