Appalachian State’s men’s basketball season begins Nov. 12 at Charlotte. However, hoops fans can get an early glance at both the men’s and women’s teams Thursday at Mountaineer Madness.

The doors to the Holmes Center open at 7:30 p.m., and the activities begin at 8. Team posters will be handed out, while they last, and fans will be entertained by Appalachian State’s dance teams, cheerleaders and pep band.

The teams will then participate in separate intrasquad scrimmages. A slam dunk contest and the unveiling of the 2006-07 men’s basketball Southern Conference North Division championship banner will also take place.
Afterward, fans can get autographs from the players.

Appalachian State’s men’s team’s first home game is Nov. 26 against Southern Conference rival Davidson. A showdown against Wichita State is Nov. 29. The women’s team begins its season Nov. 13 at N.C. State and at home Nov. 16 against N.C. Central. Both games begin at 7 p.m.

Admission to Thursday’s event is free. For more information, contact ASU sports marketing at 262-6554.

Game prices
Tickets for Watauga’s first-round playoff games will cost $6 each. The gates to Jack Groce Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m.

The passes that will be accepted are NCCA, NCHSAA, Sr. Tarheel, football officials and media. Overflow parking will be offered at Boone Mall. Shuttle service begins at 6 p.m.

Watauga takes on Alexander Central at 7:30 p.m.