Oct. 14, 2010
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By Doug Richards
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - On Thursday, the UCF men's and women's basketball programs held their annual media day inside the UCF Basketball Practice Facility. Over 25 media members attended the event and spoke to the Knights about the upcoming campaign.
UCF women's head coach Joi Williams began the event by speaking with representatives from print media outlets, including UCFAthletics.com, the Associated Press, the Orlando Sentinel and Florida Today. At the same time, men's head coach Donnie Jones met with television stations including Bright House Sports Network, WESH-2, WKMG-6 and WFTV-9. Later, members of both the men's and women's teams entered the gym to speak with reporters and pose for photographs.
Both squads took their team photos earlier in the day.
The men's team will have its first official practice for the 2010-11 campaign Friday evening. UCF's season opener is less than one month away as the squad will begin the year on Nov. 12, hosting West Florida.
The Knights will play 17 games at the UCF Arena during the campaign. Season tickets, which start at just $96 and include a free Knightmare t-shirt, are currently available by calling (407) UCF-1000 or by visiting UCFAthletics.com.
Williams' team will open the year on Nov. 13 at Florida in the Preseason WNIT. The squad's first home is Nov. 26 versus Richmond. Season tickets, which start at just $39, are currently on sale by calling (407) UCF-1000 or by visiting UCFAthletics.com.