On December 3, 2011, numerous media outlets reported McGee would become the next coach of the UAB Blazers (basketball team representing the University of Alabama at Birmingham) and fourth head coach in school history, replacing Neil Callaway; the next day, UAB officials officially announced they hired McGee as head coach.
The UAB Blazers football team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the sport of American football. On December 3, 2011, numerous media outlets reported McGee would become the next coach of the UAB Blazers and fourth head coach in school history, replacing Neil Callaway. 
