BOONE, N.C. – Beginning with tonight's contest at home against Georgia Southern, the Appalachian State University men's basketball coaching staff will participate in the Suits And Sneakers Awareness Week – a Coaches vs. Cancer initiative that supports the American Cancer Society.
Starting on January 25 and going through January 31, basketball fans across the nation can help spread the word about Suits And Sneakers Awareness Week by wearing a special pair of laces, in memory of Lacey Holsworth, an 8-year old basketball fan who died of cancer.
All Mountaineer basketball coaches will support the cause and wear gold laces for games during this week to help spread awareness.