Tuesday (5/5) on the J&J Show, Jason Smith and John Martin discussed the social media "war" going on now between the University of Alabama, Birmingham, basketball staff and the University of Memphis. (AUDIO)
Tuesday 6-11 junior college transfer star Matt Mbole chose UAB over Memphis. To some in Memphis this decision stings more because Memphis typically wins those regional recruiting fights. When a player flips or chooses UAB, it’s seen as a shift in momentum and a statement by the Blazers that they can go head-to-head with Memphis for talent. That creates friction among fanbases, players, and even coaching staffs. John Martin posted about it on X on Tuesday (5/4).
https://t.co/nzxGx4fPlL pic.twitter.com/VHaJN1NBh5
— John Martin (@JohnMartin929) May 4, 2026
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Staff tweets, rivalries, and recruiting battles examined on 92.9 FM ESPN
Staff tweets, rivalries, and recruiting battles examined on 92.9 FM ESPN
