UAB Guard Chance Westry Enters Transfer Portal

Blazers' leading scorer and assist leader will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Chance Westry, the leading scorer and assist leader for the UAB Blazers this past season, has announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal. This will be the fourth school for Westry in four seasons, after previous stops at Auburn, Syracuse, and UAB.

Why it matters

Westry's departure is a significant loss for the UAB basketball program, as he was a key offensive contributor and playmaker for the team. His decision to transfer opens up a roster spot and creates uncertainty around the Blazers' backcourt heading into the next season.

The details

Westry, a guard, averaged 15 points per game this past season for UAB. He scored over 20 points in five of his first six games and went on a scoring tear in the final five regular season games, averaging 21.2 points per contest. Westry was named to the American Athletic Conference's All-League Second Team for his performance.

  • Westry entered the transfer portal in spring 2026.
  • Last season, UAB's leading scorer Yaxel Lendeborg also entered the transfer portal.

The players

Chance Westry

A guard who was the leading scorer and assist leader for the UAB Blazers this past season.

Yaxel Lendeborg

UAB's leading scorer from the previous season who also entered the transfer portal.

Will Wade

The head coach of the LSU basketball team, who previously tried to recruit Westry back in 2022.

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What they’re saying

“This will be Westry's fourth school in four seasons after previous stops at Auburn, Syracuse, and most recently, UAB.”

— Andrew Hammond, Author

What’s next

One school to potentially keep an eye on for Westry's services is LSU, coached by Will Wade who once tried to land the guard back in 2022.

The takeaway

Westry's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant blow to the UAB basketball program, as he was a key offensive contributor. His departure opens up a roster spot and creates uncertainty around the Blazers' backcourt heading into the next season.