Saluki Basketball teams to host Homecoming Hoops event on Oct. 14

10/10/2017 | 2:23:00 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University men's and women's basketball teams will host a Homecoming Hoops event prior to the Oct. 14 Homecoming football game versus Illinois State.

Homecoming Hoops runs from 12-1:30 p.m. on an outdoor court immediately south of the SIU Arena grand staircase. Two fans (one male, one female) will be selected to compete against current Salukis in a three-point contest and a game of knockout will follow featuring Saluki newcomers taking on fans selected from the audience.

The festivities will also include a special appearance by NBA Hall of Famer and Saluki alum Walt Frazier, as well as player introductions, a live DJ and an autograph session.