The Binghamton Bearcats Athletic Department is launching the 2014-15 basketball season with the annual Basketball Showcase set for the Events Center this Friday at 7 PM.  The first 1,500 fans who attend the celebration will receive a free T-shirt.  There is no admission fee.

Friday night's Basketball Showcase will include performances by the spirit squads, the Dunkin' Donuts slam dunk competition and plenty of contests and giveaways.  Fans will also get the chance to see the new edition of both the men's and women's basketball teams.

The BU men open their season with an exhibition game at the Events Center on Saturday, November 1 at 2 PM versus Mansfield.  The BU women host Mansfield on Friday, November 7 at 5:30 PM in their exhibition opener.  All games for both the men and women will again be broadcast on News Radio 1290 WNBF and ESPN 1360 AM WYOS.

More From WNBF News Radio 1290 AM & 92.1 FM