On Sunday, the South Florida Bulls (12-13) face off against the UAB Blazers (15-9) at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

UAB comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games. In a recent matchup, the UAB Blazers fell to East Carolina with a scoreline of 82-75. Despite the loss, Yaxel Lendeborg put on an impressive performance by scoring 22 points. For the current season, Lendeborg is UAB's top scorer, maintaining an average of 17.8 points per game. Trailing him in scoring is Christian Coleman, who has been contributing an average of 11.5 points per game. Aside from scoring, Lendeborg is also a standout in other areas, leading the team with an average of 10.5 rebounds per game, showcasing his dominance on the boards. Further illustrating his all-around skills, he leads the team in assists as well, averaging 4.3 assists per game. Over their last five games, the Blazers have managed to score an average of 78 points per game. The team is eager to shake off their recent defeat and secure what would be their ninth conference win of the season. Looking at their overall season performance, UAB has been quite consistent offensively, with an average scoring of 83.4 points per game.

South Florida enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In a closely contested game against Wichita State, where the Bulls fell 75-70, Jamille Reynolds emerged as a standout player for South Florida, scoring 18 points. Throughout the current season, Reynolds has been a key offensive weapon for the Bulls, leading the team with an average of 12.5 points per game. Not far behind, Jayden Reid has also been a significant contributor, maintaining a scoring average of 12 points per game, making him the team's second-highest scorer. Reynolds isn't just dominant on the scoring front; he also spearheads the Bulls' efforts on the boards, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game, showcasing his all-around impact on the team. Meanwhile, Reid has taken on the role of primary facilitator, leading the Bulls in assists with an average of 3.7 per game, helping to orchestrate the team's offensive plays. Defensively, the Bulls have faced challenges, as evident in their recent form where they've allowed opponents to score an average of 77.6 points over the past five games. As South Florida aims to balance out their overall win-loss record, they also strive to avoid what would be their eighth conference defeat this season. On a more positive note, the team has been able to tally an average of 75.9 points per game, reflecting their capability to put points on the board.

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