University of Louisiana Men's Basketball Reunion

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This weekend, Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns celebrate 100 years since the start of basketball at the University. Current and former coaches, players and staff members from seven different decades will get together Friday and Saturday for the UL Men's Basketball Reunion.

Players, coaches, managers, trainers and other personnel from the 1940's to the 2000's will return to Lafayette to swap stories and share memories from past playing days, including the likes of Beryl Shipley, Jimmy Dykes, Bobby Champagne, Ted Lyles and many, many more. The oldest attendee, Dr. Sam Foreman, played for the Cajuns in 1942 and is 90 years old.

It will be a fun-filled weekend of activities starting with a social on Friday evening at the Alumni Center at 5 p.m. There will be food, drinks and plenty of reminiscing.

Saturday begins at 9 a.m. with a tour of the campus, including the Walk of Honor, historic Earl K. Long Gym, Blackham Coliseum and the Moncla Indoor Practice Facility. Head Coach Bob Marlin then personally invited the alumni to view the current Cajuns' gameday shooting practice at the Cajundome. The day will continue with a reception before the game and on-court recognition at half time of the La.-Monroe game.

Friday's social and Saturday's tour are only open to registered basketball alumni and members of the media.

Fans will have a chance to get up close and personal with the legends of UL basketball on Saturday at the Cajundome with a pre-game autograph session from 6-7 p.m. Complimentary autograph books will be provided.

Saturday's game versus the Warhawks is also "Take a Kid to the Game" day. Admission is free to young fans under 12 years old. Tip-off is slated for 7:05 p.m. CT. Fans may have a chance to witness history as senior point guard and Lafayette native, Randell Daigle, sits 17 points shy of becoming the 39th player in school history to score 1,000 points in his career.

Another special aspect of Saturday's halftime festivities will be the introduction of new head football coach Mark Hudspeth and his staff. Hudspeth is expected to address the Ragin' Cajuns fans in attendance.

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[Boomer]

Pllllllease------ Turbine put up the 360 Bo Lamar shot for just this week!!!!!

[AstroCajun]

_ 8 - A chance to beat ULM! _

Yep, chances of Hoax sighting - 100%.

[AstroCajun]

_ No reason not to go to the game Saturday-----1-It's our team----2-A reunion of the greatest players in our school's history----3 A HUGE recruiting weekend and like J-Boy says--if you want to impress put a bunch of loud butts in the Dome---4 Good Beer----5-It is a HUGE recruiting weekend---6- It is a very BIG recruiting weekend----7- Our guys need the support!!!! _

9 - Another special aspect of Saturday's halftime festivities will be the introduction of new head football coach Mark Hudspeth and his staff. Hudspeth is expected to address the Ragin' Cajuns fans in attendance.

[Boomer]

_ 9 - Another special aspect of Saturday's halftime festivities will be the introduction of new head football coach Mark Hudspeth and his staff. Hudspeth is expected to address the Ragin' Cajuns fans in attendance. _

Watch the NCAA police with the maroon goon birds in town-----Hope we can do all this with the head coach ECT ECT ECT!!!!!!!

[moorecajun]

_ Watch the NCAA police with the maroon goon birds in town-----Hope we can do all this with the head coach ECT ECT ECT!!!!!!! _

Let's just show the Hoax what true fans are like! And a bunch of them ... remember, this is how we can help our university by attending; as well as helping MBB get a much needed WIN!

[CajunMarineBBK]

He had it up on another thread I saw it a few minutes ago. How sweet it was.

[AstroCajun]

_ Let's just show the Hoax what true fans are like! And a bunch of them ... remember, this is how we can help our university by attending; as well as helping MBB get a much needed WIN! _

The notion that they have fans is a hoax. I doubt we'll see more than a dozen of them.

[CajunMarineBBK]

I would have been there but I start my 14 day hitch tomorrow. If anyone is looking for a safety man for there company or a sales person I have experience in both. I love what I do but after several years offshore I would like to be home at night if I could find the right place with the right fit.

[Cajunsmike]

The following are scheduled to interview with Kevin Foote on ESPN1420 this week. This is in preparation for the basketball reunion scheduled for this coming weekend. Note some guests were on last week (Jessie Evans-Reggie Degray for example). Thanks to Kevin for bringing great memories back with these folks. Unfortunately work prevented me from listening today. If anyone has a recap, post it here.


January 17, 10 am Monday Tom Cox & Ron Gomez
Conference Call Guest 10:20 Jerry Flake 10:35 Bo Lamar


January 18, 10 am Tuesday Eddie and Ross Mouton
Conference Call Guest 10:20 TBA 10:35 TBA


January 19, 10 am Wednesday Byron Starks and Sydney Grider
Conference Call Guest 10:20 TBA 10:35 TBA


January 20, 10 am Thursday Bob Marlin & Andy Russo
Conference Call Guest 10:20 TBA 10:35 TBA


January 21 10 am Friday Bobby Paschal & Kevin Figaro
Conference Call Guest 10:20 Rickie Broussard 10:35 Craig Monroe

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