Higgins to Speak at Tip Off Dinner on Nov. 1

9/22/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Sept. 21, 2004

FRESNO, Calif. - Former Fresno State standout basketball player Rod Higgins will serve as the featured speaker at the annual Tip Off Dinner, to be held Nov. 1 at the Clovis Memorial Building.

Recently named the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, Higgins played at Fresno State from 1979-82 and is regarded as one of the most outstanding players in program history. He led the Bulldogs to two PCAA titles and two NCAA Tournament appearances in 1981 and '82.

It was in that 1982 season that Higgins led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Sweet 16, the best finish ever for Fresno State. During that year, he averaged 15.1 points for Boyd Grant's bunch.

Tickets to the dinner are $45 per person and will be limited to the first 450 people. VIP tables are available for eight and cost $750.

For further information, please call (559) 259-1767 or 439-8531.