PROVO -- Cougar fans can get their first look at the 2010-11 BYU men’s basketball team on Wednesday at the annual Cougar Tipoff in the Marriott Center. The event is free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.
The Tipoff features a full-length scrimmage by the men’s team and meet-the-team autograph signing with the men’s team with free posters. Gifts and prizes will be awarded during the event.
See the schedule of events below:
Cougar Tipoff
Join BYU Men’s Basketball for the Cougar Tipoff this Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Marriott Center. Admission to the Tipoff is free to all.
Autographs
Immediately following the game, the team will line up on the floor to sign autographs. Team posters will be available.
6:00 – Doors Open
7:00 – Lights Out Introductions
7:05 – First Half – Blue vs. White
7:35 – Halftime/Introduction of women’s team
7:45 – Second Half – Blue vs. White
8:15 – Game Ends
8:25 – Autographs on Court
The Cougars set a program record with 30 wins last season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. With the backcourt duo of All-American Jimmer Fredette and BYU steals record-holder Jackson Emery leading the way, the Cougars finished the 2009-10 season ranked No. 17/22 in the final polls.
BYU plays exhibitions in the Marriott Center on Oct. 29 vs. Laval and Nov. 5 vs. BYU-Hawaii. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m. and the BYU-Hawaii game will by broadcast live on BYUtv and BYUtv.org. The 2010-11 season will tipoff vs. Fresno State on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Marriott Center.
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