The inaugural 1978–79 UAB Blazers men's basketball team represented the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Gene Bartow, the Blazers competed as an independent and played their home games at the BJCC Arena. They finished the season 15–11.
Roster NameHometownTim AlmquistForest Lake, Minnesota, United StatesDerrick BentleyBirmingham, Alabama, United StatesDaryl BradenMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesRaymond GauseMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesGeorge JonesMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesGreg LeetFlat River, Missouri, United StatesBill McCammonPalm Springs, California, United StatesLeon MorrisMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesDoug OwensPlainfield, Indiana, United StatesOliver RobinsonBirmingham, Alabama, United StatesScott SimcikSimi Valley, California, United StatesDonnie SpeerSylacauga, Alabama, United StatesLarry SpicerMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Schedule and results After losing to Nebraska 64–55 in their inaugural game, UAB completed the 1978–79 season with an overall record of 15–11 during their lone season competing as an independent.
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