UAB BLAZERS NEWS

Jordan Walker - Supplies 13 points off the bench Walker (ankle) returned from a five-game absence Thursday and finished with 13 points (4-12 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, two rebounds and a steal across 27 minutes in a win...

Impact Walker had last played Jan. 11 heading into Thursday's action and returned for a prime opportunity to hand FAU their first loss since Nov. 11. The 5-11 senior came off the bench for the first time all season and struggled to find his shot for most of the night but is a big reason why the Blazers have a real shot at winning the Conference USA tournament come March. For the year, Walker is averaging 23.2 points per game, which is good for third in all of college hoops right now. He'll look to stay healthy down the stretch and continue to be the focal point on offense.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javian Davis - Back from suspension Thursday Davis (suspension) returned Thursday and finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and an assist across 18 minutes in a win over FAU.

Impact Davis was one of two players who was suspended for the Blazers last Saturday versus Rice, but returned to action Thursday to help pull off a nice upset win over No. 19 FAU. The Mississippi State transfer has been a solid rotational piece off the bench this season, averaging 6.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Brewer - Returns from suspension Brewer (suspension) finished with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and a block across 10 minutes of action during Thursday's 86-77 win over FAU.

Impact Brewer was suspended last Saturday, although it didn't matter much, as the Blazers easily got by Rice. The 6-7 senior returned to the fold Thursday evening and was able to help hand FAU their first loss since Nov. 11. Brewer has seen his minutes go up and down throughout the season and is averaging 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds over 17.5 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 Florida Atlantic hosts Brewer and UAB

UAB hosts the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls after Ledarrius Brewer scored 20 points in UAB's 70-52 victory against the Rice Owls

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB basketball's KJ Buffen named C-USA Player of the Week KJ Buffen had back-to-back double-doubles in UAB's two wins against LA Tech and Rice.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • AL.COM

Buffen's 20 lead UAB past Rice 70-52

KJ Buffen and Ledarrius Brewer scored 20 points apiece and UAB defeated Rice 70-52 on Saturday

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB's KJ Buffen and Ledarrius Brewer power Blazers to road win at Rice UAB has won two straight games following a 70-52 victory at Rice.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • AL.COM

Ty Brewer - Out Saturday Brewer will not play in Saturday's game against Rice due to a suspension, Steve Irvine of 1819news.com reports.

Impact Brewer was suspended, along with teammate Javian Davis, for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday versus Florida Atlantic.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javian Davis - Suspended, out Saturday Davis has been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team and will not play Saturday versus Rice, Steve Irvine of 1819News.com reports.

Impact Davis has been a consistent bench piece for the Blazers and posted a season-best three steals last time out, but it appears the big man will miss at least one game and potentially more, depending on what led to his suspension.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaines scores 19 in UAB's 65-59 win over Louisiana Tech

Led by Eric Gaines' 19 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 65-59 on Thursday night

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Walker - Won't play Thursday Walker (lower leg) is not in uniform for Thursday's matchup with Louisiana Tech, Steve Irvine of 1819news.com reports.

Impact Walker was initially ruled as a game-time call but will end up missing his fourth straight game. The Blazers' leading scorer seems to be nearing a return and will try to do so Saturday versus Rice.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker - Game-time decision Thursday Walker (lower leg) is a game-time decision before UAB's game Thursday versus Louisiana Tech, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact If out again, Walker's next opportunity to play is Saturday at Rice. That would be the last time he could return before UAB and other most begins their February.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UAB hosts Williams and Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech visits the UAB Blazers after Cobe Williams scored 22 points in the Bulldogs' 68-51 loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Walker - DNP vs. North Texas Walker (lower leg) did not play during the Blazers' 63-52 loss Saturday versus North Texas.

Impact Walker's next opportunity to return is when the Blazers host Louisiana Tech on Thursday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker - Sits against Middle Tennessee Walker (leg) did not take the court in Monday's 74-73 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Impact The Blazers pulled off a road win Saturday against Louisiana Tech without their leading scoring, but Walker's absence stung a bit more Monday. UAB will host North Texas on Saturday, and considering walker was called a game-time decision for Monday's matchup, he'll presumably have a better chance to play this weekend.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishman rallis Middle Tennessee over UAB in overtime 74-73

DeAndre Dishman scored 15 points and made two free throws with 10 seconds left in overtime to rally Middle Tennessee to a 74-73 victory over UAB

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Walker - Game time decision Monday night Walker (leg) is a game time decision for UAB's matchup with Middle Tennessee, per Steve Irvin of 1819news.com.

Impact Walker has started every game he's played this season, and the senior has been an electric scorer for the Blazers. The guard is putting up 23.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists. If Walker can't play, Tavin Lovan should get the starting nod once again.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaines scores 22, UAB takes down Louisiana Tech 81-74

Led by Eric Gaines' 22 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 81-74

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tavin Lovan - Scores 11 points Lovan closed with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds across 17 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 81-74 win over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Lovan was part of the Blazers' starting lineup Saturday. The senior backup scored more that day than across five games they played from Dec. 29 to Jan. 14. Fantasy managers should not expect him being a valued option unless he is regularly part of the Blazers' starting lineup again.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker - Seen in walking boot Walker is a walking boot and not in uniform for Saturday's game versus Louisiana Tech, Steve Irvine of 1819news.com reports.

Impact Walker will miss just his second game of the season Saturday. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Middle Tennessee State.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker and UAB host Florida International

UAB takes on the Florida International Panthers after Jordan Walker scored 21 points in the Blazers' 88-86 loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ledarrius Brewer - Logs 25 minutes in return Brewer (arm) returned Thursday after a three-game absence and finished with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds and an assist in 25 minutes.

Impact Brewer was able to return to action after missing the past three games with an arm injury. The 6-5 senior played 25 minutes off the bench compared to just 15 minutes for Ty Brewer, who started his sixth consecutive game. Don't be surprised if the two swap places sometime in the near future now that Brewer's hand seems to be fine.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 36, FAU edges UAB 88-86 for 12th straight win

Sophomore Johnell Davis came off the bench to score 36 points — doubling his career high — and Florida Atlantic held off UAB 88-86 to run its win streak to 12 while grabbing the to...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker scores 31, UAB knocks off UTSA 90-67

The UAB Blazers defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 90-67 on Saturday night led by Jordan Walker's 31 points

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ledarrius Brewer - Sidelined again Saturday Brewer (arm) is out Saturday against UTSA, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Brewer is set to miss his third consecutive game, and his next chance to take the court will be Thursday against Florida Atlantic. Ty Brewer will presumably get another start in his stead.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE