Former UAB Basketball player Torrey Ward was not only a star on the court, but also a fixture in the Birmingham community. A much loved son, husband, father, and coach he was unfortunately taken from us too soon. In 2015, following his death, UAB created a scholarship in his name.
The Torrey Ward Legacy Endowed Scholarship provides an opportunity for student-athletes who embody Torrey's qualities of spirit and leadership. In honor of his 45th birthday this July, UAB and Torrey’s family are hoping to raise money for this scholarship and continue to help UAB student-athletes achieve their goals. Please support the future recipients of the Torrey Ward Endowed Scholarship by donating $45 today!
Meet some of the athletes that have been recipients of the Torrey Ward Legacy Endowed Scholarship.
2022: Michael Fairbanks Football Linebacker from Georgia. Bahamas Bowl Defensive MVP
2021: Sara Rosenfeldt Women's basketball Forward from Illinois. Awarded C-USA Conference Academic Medal in her Sophomore Yr.
2020: Sierra Frazier - Softball Catcher from California. C-USA Player of the Year.
After his days at UAB and playing professionally in China, Torrey went into coaching. He spent time as an assistant coach with Jacksonville St. and Ole Miss before joining the staff at Illinois St. During his time at Illinois St., he was promoted to Associate Head Coach. In that 2014 season the Redbirds finished 22-13 reaching the Missouri Valley Conference Championship and earned a spot in the NIT tournament.
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