The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Monday, October 19
Nashville, Tenn.
6 p.m.
UAB
at
Vanderbilt (Exh.)
UAB Men’s Basketball Preview: Vanderbilt (Exhibition)
10/18/2026 2:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB men's basketball team will take the court for the first time in the 2026-27 season when it travels to Vanderbilt in an exhibition matchup on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
The Blazers are led by head coach Andy Kennedy, who enters his seventh season leading his alma mater. UAB is coming off its sixth straight 20-win season under Kennedy who has a 145-62 record with the Blazers. UAB added 11 players to the roster including six Division l transfers, three JUCO transfers along with two freshmen.
The Blazers look to get off to a strong start in 2026-27 with two exhibition games, including a trip to Ole Miss (Oct. 27), before beginning the regular season in early November. Monday's matchup provides a test against SEC competition as Vanderbilt returns three players while adding five transfers and seven freshmen.
The Commodores are coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance last season, finishing with a 27-9 overall record and an 11-7 mark in SEC play. Vanderbilt ended the year with a two-point loss against No. 4 seed Nebraska.
Gameday Information
Tipoff: Monday, Oct. 19 – 6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Gymnasium – Nashville, Tenn.
Exhibition game will not be streamed on ESPN+
2026-27 MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2026-27 UAB men's basketball season are on sale now. Season ticket packages include all regular season home games at the newly renovated Bartow Arena and provide the best value. For more information, click here or contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-8221. Fans can also request to receive additional information by clicking here.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
Sport gift accounts play an integral role in our department mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors, and Impact the Community. Your generosity has a direct impact on operational support to our teams in resourcing areas like recruiting, nutrition, player development, and technology. Click here or connect with Blazer Boosters on how you can continue to fuel success and help UAB Athletics create a competitive edge in the American Conference.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
The Blazers are led by head coach Andy Kennedy, who enters his seventh season leading his alma mater. UAB is coming off its sixth straight 20-win season under Kennedy who has a 145-62 record with the Blazers. UAB added 11 players to the roster including six Division l transfers, three JUCO transfers along with two freshmen.
The Blazers look to get off to a strong start in 2026-27 with two exhibition games, including a trip to Ole Miss (Oct. 27), before beginning the regular season in early November. Monday's matchup provides a test against SEC competition as Vanderbilt returns three players while adding five transfers and seven freshmen.
The Commodores are coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance last season, finishing with a 27-9 overall record and an 11-7 mark in SEC play. Vanderbilt ended the year with a two-point loss against No. 4 seed Nebraska.
Gameday Information
Tipoff: Monday, Oct. 19 – 6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Gymnasium – Nashville, Tenn.
Exhibition game will not be streamed on ESPN+
2026-27 MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2026-27 UAB men's basketball season are on sale now. Season ticket packages include all regular season home games at the newly renovated Bartow Arena and provide the best value. For more information, click here or contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-8221. Fans can also request to receive additional information by clicking here.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
Sport gift accounts play an integral role in our department mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors, and Impact the Community. Your generosity has a direct impact on operational support to our teams in resourcing areas like recruiting, nutrition, player development, and technology. Click here or connect with Blazer Boosters on how you can continue to fuel success and help UAB Athletics create a competitive edge in the American Conference.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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