UAB men's basketball opens season with 11 new players
The gist
UAB men's basketball opens its 2026-27 season against McNeese on Nov. 2 with 11 new players.
Coach Andy Kennedy rebuilt nearly the whole roster again after a 20-win year.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026 -12, 2026At the American Conference Tipoff in Tampa, Fla., Kennedy said UAB replaced 11 players this offseason after signing 12 the year before.
- Oct 19, 2026UAB played its first 2026-27 action, an exhibition at Vanderbilt.
- Oct 30, 2026UAB announced its non-conference promotional schedule, with eight home non-conference games beginning Nov. 6 against Nicholls.