MIAMI (Oct. 22, 2019) - Tipoff the 2019-20 men's and women's basketball season in style on Wednesday, Oct. 23, with FIU Hoopla, at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus Recreation Center outdoor basketball courts. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 6:30 p.m., is free and open to all students and Panthers fans of all ages.
Second-year men's basketball coach Jeremy Ballard and head women's coach Tiara Malcom will introduce this year's basketball team's and give a quick outlook on the 2019-20 campaign. Fans can also sign up to be selected to take part in a dunking contest and three-point shooting contest, just prior to the men's basketball team taking part in a dunking contest and the women's team's three-point contest.