Fresno State Athletics
TNT Dunk Squad Showcased At Both Saturday Halftimes
1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 8, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - The TNT Dunk Squad will invade the halftimes of Saturday's men's and women's basketball games with a high-flying, exciting and crowd-pleasing dunking showcase.
The women's team squares off against the Idaho Vandals at 2 p.m. and the men's team battles the Spartans of San Jose State at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Save Mart Center.
The TNT Dunk Squad is headlined by Keith Cousino and Brian Smith, who have been entertaining millions with their acrobatic slam dunk performances for almost two decades. Both are former members of the world renowned Bud Light Daredevils.
"We are very excited and really fired up to perform in Fresno for both games on Saturday," Cousino said. "We do a lot of crowd interaction and will involve some brave volunteers for a fun show."
Cousino has been involved in gymnastics most of his life. By the age of 15, he was competing internationally as a member of the U.S. Junior National Team. His innovative gymnastics and trampoline skills, along with his worldwide performing experience, have made Cousino one of the most exciting and consistent performers in the world of slam dunk entertainment.
Smith is a graduate of Springfield College where he earned many accolades as a two-time MVP of the gymnastics team, three-time All-American and two-time Athlete of the Year. He also represented the United States in several international competitions. After moving to California, Smith pursued stunt and commercial work and eventually secured a spot on the Bud Light Daredevils. Smith has traveled throughout the world performing acrobatic basketball routines at every conceivable venue.
The TNT Dunk Squad has been featured in sporting events throughout the nation and world as they have performed during NBA halftimes shows, the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, the 1996 Olympics Games, an NCAA Final Four and for hundreds of NCAA teams including: Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, USC, Georgia, Syracuse, UNLV, UCSD, UCSB, Florida, Villanova, UCONN and now Fresno State.
For more information about the TNT Dunk Squad, visit: www.tntdunksquad.com.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The defending WAC champion Bulldog women's basketball team continues home play at the Save Mart Center on Saturday, January 10 as they host Idaho at 2 p.m. The Bulldog men's basketball team also continues WAC play at the Save Mart Center on Saturday, January 10 as they battle San Jose State at 7 p.m. Tickets for both games are on sale now through the Save Mart Center box office, by calling (559) 485-TIXS or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
