Bruce Pearl is bringing his basketball court to the core of downtown Auburn.
Tipoff at Toomer's will feature player introductions, a 3-point contest, dunk contest and 3-on-3 games on Oct. 11 at the corner of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. The event is a product of a partnership between Auburn University, Auburn Athletics and the City of Auburn.
“Tipoff at Toomer’s is a celebration of Auburn basketball, it’s a celebration of the history of our university and athletic program and some of the most iconic celebrations in the history of college sports,” said head coach Bruce Pearl.
The event will tipoff at 10 a.m. with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament open to Auburn University students.
Tiger Talk will broadcast live from 6-7 p.m., and the main event will begin at 8 p.m. with the rest of the events.
Following the close of the SEC Network broadcast, Auburn fans will have the opportunity to meet the players and get autographs.
There will be interactive fan activities on Samford Lawn throughout the day.
Wright Streaat at West Magnolia Avenue, Thatch at South College Street, Gay Streer at East Magnolia Avenue and Tichenor at North College Street will all close starting at 10 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
“We’re excited to show off the best college basketball fans in the country in what will be a great night for the program and university in this uniquely Auburn event," Pearl said.
Schedule:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Campus Recreation Student 3-on-3 Tournament
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. —Tiger Talk live radio broadcast on the court
7 p.m. — Championship game of the Campus Recreation Student 3-on-3 Tournament
8 p.m. — Auburn men’s basketball takes the court
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