Miami University Basketball Entertainment 2008-2009

Men’s and Women’s Basketball: Game Day Entertainment 

Carnival on the Concourse

Enjoy fun games and music on the concourse of Millett Hall, between the doubleheaders on December 13th, January 10th, 24th and February 14th.

See how you “Measure Up to Miami” with an interactive display about our very own Miami Basketball teams.  Don’t miss Santa on December 13^th, enjoy face painting by Goldie the Clown and a magician on February 14^th!  Walk through history on January 24^th with a display of the rich tradition of Miami Athletics and Miami University. 

Halftime Performances and Special Recognitions 

          

Jan. 10th           Kings Firecrackers

The Kings Firecrackers – This team of grade school and junior high jump-ropers will make their annual halftime appearance at the Saturday, January 10^th men’s basketball game vs. Akron.  The Kings Firecrackers have performed in two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades, The Late Show with David Letterman, as well as many high school, college, and professional basketball games. 

Jan. 14th           Energy Variety Dance Team

Jan. 24th           America’s Best Frisbee Dogs

America’s Best Frisbee Dogs – America’s Best Frisbee Dogs will invade Oxford on January 24^th, performing at both the women’s and men’s basketball games.  You will be amazed at the talent of these four dogs who are trained to catch Frisbees while bounding through the air.  America’s Best Frisbee Dogs have performed at numerous college basketball games and NFL games around the country. http://bestfrisbeedogs.com/index.html 

Jan. 28th Crosby Unicyclers

Crosby Unicyclers – The Crosby Elementary “Pop Cycles” have appeared in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day parade and will be traveling to Oxford for the men’s game vs. Northern Illinois on Wednesday, January 28^th.  Check out the balancing skills of these grade school-ers on unicycles of all different heights!  Crosby will return for the women’s game vs. Akron on Wednesday, February 25^th. http://www.southwestschools.org/crosby/index.html 

Feb. 4th             4.0 Student-Athletes Recognition

Feb. 7th             National Women & Girls in Sports Day

Feb. 14th      THINK PINK, Hall of Fame Induction and 1999 “Sweet 16” Team Reunion

Hall of Fame – Miami University will induct members to the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 14^th.  This ceremony will take place during halftime of the men’s game vs. Western Michigan.  Miami basketball standout, Wally Szczerbiak will be in attendance along with other members of the magical Sweet 16 team of 1999 for a special ten-year reunion. 

Feb. 25th          Crosby Unicyclers

Mar. 1st             Basketball Alumni Recognition

Mar. 4th            Wushu - Modern Chinese Kung Fu

Mar. 5th            Misfitz Performance and CHAMPIONship Reading Program Recognition

Mar. 7th            NCAA Pack the House Challenge and Energy Variety Dance Team

 I though you all might enjoy the half time events. Charlie Cole has a GREAT TEAM this year so don't miss a game.

Duke Anderson

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