Fresno State Athletics
Hoops Tips Off November with Community Showcase
11/2/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 2, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State men's and women's basketball teams showed off their skills in Monday's Community Hoops Night in the Save Mart Center before hundreds of the Bulldog faithful.
"I am thankful for everyone who came out to see how team," head men's coach Steve Cleveland said after the showcase. "This is a great group of young men. They have been working very hard in practice and we are looking forward to Wednesday night for our first exhibition game."
The evening started with a half hour practice by the women's team with a focus on shooting, passing and other fundamental work. Head women's coach Adrian Wiggins then introduced his team and led his team through a short five-on-five scrimmage before capping their preview with their 30 1/2 competition. The fun end of session drill ended with Hayley Munro banking a half-court shot soft off the glass.
"This was a great opportunity for us to meet our fans," Wiggins said of the exclusive open practice. "The support we receive from the fans of the Valley play a big part in our success. We have an exciting year a head of us and we look forward to getting the season started."
The men's team also gave a quick glimpse of how they practice with weaves and strong passing sessions that highlighted the defensive commitment of Cleveland's system. With the highlight reels loving the Dogs dunking ability, Cleveland closed by letting his team slam down dunk after dunk.
"For our team to be successful, we have to play the defense that we can," Cleveland said. "Our league is going to be very competitive and we will compete with the primary goal to win a WAC championship."
After the practice sessions, each team took time to meet and sign autographs for their fans in a relaxed environment as the season nears.
The Red Wave can see their Dogs fly with season ticket packages available for every budget.
The prime lower bowl seating for men's games can be purchased through the Bulldog Foundation at (559) 244-5600 or by visiting www.bulldogfoundation.org. All women's games and upper bowl season ticket seating for men's games are also on sale now and can be purchased through the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS.
All men's season ticket packages include a general admission ticket for the Dec. 1 home game at Selland Arena as the Dogs turn back the clock to honor legendary coach Boyd Grant.
A variety of the perfect mini-plans for you went on sale today.
On the men's side, you currently can select from either a seven, five or four game plan.
The "California Dream'n" 7-Game Plan includes all of the regular season home games against teams from the golden state. The Dogs take on SF State, San Diego State, USD, Pacific, San Jose Sate, CS Bakersfield and UC Davis.
The "Big Game" 5-Game Plan includes the games against San Diego State, Nevada, and Utah State and the choice any other two home games.
The "You Stay Classy" 4-Game Plan includes the games against the two teams from Ron Burgandy's favorite city; San Diego State on November 23 and University of San Diego on December 6. "You stay classy Fresno and choose any other two home games," Burgundy proclaimed for Bulldog faithful.
CLICK HERE to purchase your men's mini-plans.
Mini-plans for the women's contest are also available through the Bulldog Ticket Office and the three and six game plans include the December 30 "Pack the House" game against No. 2 Stanford.
The men's team starts the regular season at home for the fourth consecutive year when the Dogs meet San Francisco State on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The women's team opens on the road for three straight before their home opener on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. against Saint Mary's.
"We Are Your Team" - Season tickets in the lower bowl are available by calling the Bulldog Foundation at (559) 244-5600 or by visiting www.bulldogfoundation.org. Upper Bowl season tickets can be purchased for $189 (men's games) and lower bowl women's games for $75 at www.gobulldogs.com, by calling (559) 278-DOGS or by visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office south of Bulldog Stadium. All men's basketball season tickets include a general admission ticket to Fresno State's Dec. 1 men's game at Selland Arena. All other home games are played at the Save Mart Center.
