Men's Basketball Tips with Gold-Blue Debut

MEN'S HOOP BLOG

By Bryan Messerly for WVUsports.com
October 03, 2012 04:04 PM

Sophomore guard Jabarie Hinds is one of the returning players from last year's 19-14 team that reached the NCAA tournament for the fifth consecutive season under Coach Bob Huggins.

All-Pro Photography/Dale Sparks photo

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University will tip off the 2012-13 men’s basketball season with the Gold-Blue Debut presented by Coke Zero on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the WVU Coliseum. Admission to the event is free with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.

A 40-minute officiated game between the Gold and Blue teams highlight just a few of the events that will occur. Other festivities include the introduction of the men’s players and staff, a speech from Bob Huggins and an autograph session with the team following the event on the Coliseum floor.

Additional events include a highlight video of the 2012 season and performances from the Mountaineer pep band, cheerleaders and dance team.

The Mountaineers finished with 19 victories in 2012 and advanced to their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament under Huggins.

Season tickets are on sale at the Mountaineer Ticket Office in the Coliseum. To order, visit WVUGAME.com or call 1-800-WVU GAME.