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FIU Hoopla Postponed to Wednesday, Oct. 26, to Kick Off 2022-23 Basketball Season

MIAMI, Fla. – Due to weather conditions, FIU has postponed its annual FIU Hoopla Fan-Fest event to next Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus Recreation Center outdoor basketball courts. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., is free and open to all students and Panthers fans of all ages.

Fifth-year men's basketball coach Jeremy Ballard and third-year head women's basketball coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley introduce this year's basketball teams and give a quick outlook on the 2022-23 campaign, while both teams and the fans will be allowed to participate in 3-point and skills contests during the event, in addition to a dunk contest amongst the men's squad.