26 min
From Chicago to Birmingham: A Basketball Journey - Aaron Johnson BS '11 UAB Green and Told
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On this episode of UAB Green and Told, we welcome Aaron Johnson. There's a good chance you may recognize his name, and with good reason. His name is littered throughout the UAB men's basketball record book. While he thrived as a Blazer, his journey to Birmingham came with some struggles. As he will share, that includes an unconventional recruitment process at a time coaches were trying to get in touch with him. Once at UAB, he became a star. But, as he will explain, his prolific career on the court came crashing to an end. But, his injury didn't tarnish his name or place among the school's all-time great's. His career was one that saw his jersey number retired and hoisted to the rafters in Bartow Arena.twitt
On this episode of UAB Green and Told, we welcome Aaron Johnson. There's a good chance you may recognize his name, and with good reason. His name is littered throughout the UAB men's basketball record book. While he thrived as a Blazer, his journey to Birmingham came with some struggles. As he will share, that includes an unconventional recruitment process at a time coaches were trying to get in touch with him. Once at UAB, he became a star. But, as he will explain, his prolific career on the court came crashing to an end. But, his injury didn't tarnish his name or place among the school's all-time great's. His career was one that saw his jersey number retired and hoisted to the rafters in Bartow Arena.twitt
26 min