Oct. 13, 2011
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By Doug Richards
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - UCF students can celebrate the official start of the college basketball season Friday at UNKNIGHT Madness at the UCF Arena, and also have the chance to win $8,000 toward tuition. The free event is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
? Prior to the event, students can sign up outside the arena to enter to be selected to take a halfcourt shot on the UCF Arena floor
? Two students will be selected, and if either makes the shot, they will win $8,000 toward tuition
? The first 1,000 fans to enter the arena will receive a free t-shirt
? Several UCF students will be selected to participate in on-court contests during the event
? The evening includes a slam dunk contest, a skills competition featuring both teams and an autograph session following the event
? DJ D-Strong from 102 Jamz will be broadcasting live from the arena, and Obie and Ricky Padilla from POWER 95.3 will also be taking part in the festivities
? Complimentary parking is available in Garage D and Garage F on campus
? Doors to the arena open at 6:30 p.m. for a season ticket select-a-seat event