Sept. 24, 2010
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With the 2010-11 basketball season fast approaching, Capital Region basketball fans got their first look at this year's men's and women's basketball teams at the annual First Niagara Sneak Preview held Thursday night at Times Union Center. Fans had the opportunity to meet and greet members of both teams while also enjoying a complimentary reception.
New men's basketball coach Mitch Buonaguro and veteran women's coach Gina Castelli addressed the crowd, noting their shared excitement for the upcoming season while also shedding some light on what fans can expect to see on the court this year.
Men's players Ryan Rossiter, Clarence Jackson and O.D. Anosike and women's players Serena Moore, Cristina Centeno and Lily Grenci were also interviewed.
Fans had the opportunity to pick out their season tickets, purchase merchandise and win some great prizes. The evening culminated with Ed Lass winning the grand prize, a $5,000 women's Cartier watch, courtesy of Northeastern Fine Jewelry.
Fans who missed out on last night's event can still select from any number of great season ticket offers by contacting Maggie Zmuda in the Times Union Center Box Office at 518-487-2281 or through e-mail at maggie.zmuda@timesunioncenter-albany.com.
The Siena men open the season on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Times Union Center in a 7 p.m. tip-off with Vermont, while the women embark on their 2010-11 campaign the day before at the ARC at 7 p.m. vs. Navy.
