New Beginnings: Pandemonium takes over the mini dome

On Sunday night, the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams were formally introduced to their adoring fan base. The night was filled with many activities from a three-point contest to autograph signings from all the players. With each new season a new standard is set for both teams respectively. 
For the women’s team who is coming off back-to-back championship seasons; they hope to capture glory once more. In the case of the men’s team, they are coming in with a brand-new team and a renewed focus on a championship. Both teams had their eyes set on hardware this upcoming season. 
The energy that was exuded from both teams also was reciprocated from the crowd. The fans were very active in this event from the three-point contest all the way to the dancing portion towards the end. Freshman SaVeon Dents was taken aback by the energy from the crowd “I really enjoyed the fan interaction throughout the night”. 
The dunk contest was filled with different high-flying acrobatics from the men’s team. There were many ambitious attempts from the players. It was all in good fun as each player brought something unique to the table. 
Outside of the pageantry there was an astute feeling of ambition coming from the coaching staff. Coach Woods spoke about the essence of champions that he smelled in the gym. He also spoke about how much the fans help the team to succeed by showing up to the game and bringing in energy. 
Fans were treated to autograph signing and post-event pictures from the players. Many were excited to get their schedules signed. The event was a grand start to the season for all involved. The women’s basketball team begins their journey for another championship on November 7 at Iowa State. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team begin their season on October 25 against Wiley College.