UAB Guard Chance Westry Earns All-Conference Honors

Westry named to the American Conference's second team and All-Newcomer team.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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UAB guard Chance Westry has been recognized by the American Conference coaches, earning second-team all-conference honors as well as a spot on the All-Newcomer team. Westry, a Syracuse transfer, has led the conference in assists per game and assist-to-turnover ratio while also ranking third in field goal percentage and averaging a team-high 15.7 points per game.

Why it matters

Westry's all-conference selection highlights his successful debut season with UAB after dealing with injuries and limited playing time at his previous schools. His recognition as one of the top players in the conference underscores his value as a facilitator and scorer for the Blazers.

The details

Westry earned the honors after leading the American Conference in assists per game (5.3) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.8). He also ranks third in the league in field goal percentage (48.8%) and is averaging a team-high 15.7 points per game. Westry has recorded double-doubles in two recent wins, scoring 22 points against East Carolina and 20 points against Charlotte while dishing out 11 assists in each game.

  • Westry was named Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season on March 6, 2026.
  • Westry earned second-team all-conference honors and a spot on the All-Newcomer team on March 10, 2026.

The players

Chance Westry

A sophomore guard for UAB who transferred from Syracuse. He leads the American Conference in assists per game and assist-to-turnover ratio while ranking third in field goal percentage and averaging a team-high 15.7 points per game.

Andy Kennedy

The head coach of the UAB men's basketball team, who has praised Westry as potentially the best facilitator at 6-foot-6 in the history of the program.

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What they’re saying

“I would dare to say that I know as much about the history of UAB basketball as, I'm not saying I'm (No.) 1, but I'm in the top five. I think he's probably, not probably, I think he's definitely the best facilitator at 6-6 in the history of this program. He is really, really gifted in that regard.”

— Andy Kennedy, UAB Head Coach (al.com)

“It feels good. I'm looking at my minutes, playing 34 minutes [on Sunday]. Last year, I was playing zero. I didn't even play. So just adjusting to that, the pace, pacing myself as well, and just staying ready and being confident in myself.”

— Chance Westry (al.com)

What’s next

Westry and the UAB Blazers will look to continue their successful season as they prepare for the American Conference tournament.

The takeaway

Chance Westry's all-conference selection is a testament to his resilience and talent, as he has overcome injuries and limited playing time at his previous schools to emerge as one of the top players in the American Conference in his debut season with UAB.