JSU Department of Athletics to host ‘Basketball Madness’
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Posted By: Hija Chang on September 07, 2012 (JACKSON, Miss.) – The Jackson State University Department of Athletics will launch the 2012-2013 basketball season with a night of fun, games and fireworks when it hosts the first annual “JSU Basketball Madness” at 8 p.m., October 14, at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on the JSU main campus. “Basketball Madness is something new that we’re doing this year for our fans and supporters,” said Reginald Johnson, director of Basketball Operations. “It’s to show them how much we appreciate them and to get them excited about the upcoming basketball season at JSU.” The night will consist of several activities and attractions, such as a dunk contest featuring members of the men’s basketball team, music by D.J. Unpredictable (97.7FM), and a fireworks show outside the Athletics and Assembly Center at the conclusion of the event. Other features of the night will include: · 3-Point shoot out · Alumni basketball game · Greek Stroll · JSU Baby Tigers miniature skills competition · Sonic Boom of the South and J-Settes · Tug of war · Face painting Additionally, fans will have an opportunity to meet and get autographs from the players and coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Reginald Johnson at 601-979-5506 or Spencer McClenty at 601-979-1457. – JSU – About Jackson State University: Challenging Minds, Changing Lives Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi. Jackson State’s nurturing academic environment challenges individuals to change lives through teaching, research and service. Officially designated as Mississippi’s Urban University, Jackson State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development, health-care, technological and educational initiatives. The only public university in the Jackson metropolitan area, Jackson State is located near downtown, with three satellite campuses throughout the city. For more information, visit www.jsums.edu . If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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