SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah men's and women's basketball teams will host Night with the Utes tonight at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
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A pre-event autograph session, featuring both men's and women's programs, will take place in the Huntsman Center Lounge from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Season ticket holders may pick up their tickets at the main ticket office during the event. Season ticket holder gifts will be available for pick-up in the lounge.
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Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:45 p.m. for introductions, along with the debut of the new court projection for the upcoming 2016-17 season.
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At 6:45pm the teams will be set for introductions to debut the new court projection for the 2016-17 season.
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Following introduction and the floor projection video, the men's team will host a dunk contest consisting of five members from the current Utah roster. The Runnin' Utes will follow with its annual preseason scrimmage.
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During the scrimmage, three students from the MUSS will have the opportunity to shoot a half-court shot for $7,000. At halftime, the women's basketball program will enter the court to showcase a variety of on-court skills and techniques followed by a special recognition from the men's program with a handful of former Runnin' Utes greats on hand.Â
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For the first time in school history, the event will be televised live on Pac-12 Networks (National and Mountain). Roxy Bernstein will call the action, while Don MacLean offers color commentary.
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