“Late Night” streaming live on Internet

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Jayhawk fans are used to making the trek to Allen Fieldhouse to get their first glimpse of the new team at “Late Night in the Phog.” But this year, a seat inside the packed arena won’t be required to get that glimpse.

Live streaming video of the 23rd edition of Late Night will air on www.kuathletics.com to subscribers of Jayhawks AT&T All-Access. Metro Sports will also televise portions of the event live.

Late Night begins Friday at 6:45 p.m., with doors opening at 6. The event will end around 9:45.

The annual opening of the men’s and women’s basketball team’s seasons will include music by the KU pep band, video highlights, introductions, scrimmages and performances by the KU men’s and women’s basketball teams.

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Every year Late Night is packed, every year the games are packed, and we are very, very fortunate to have the fans that we have.

-Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony

“We just want to go out and have fun and give everyone there a good show,” sophomore guard Sherron Collins said.

Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony said several surprises were in store.

“We have a fan base that really loves KU basketball,” Marchiony said. “It’s almost a religion here.”

Former Jayhawk football great John Riggins will make an appearance at this year’s Late Night. Riggins will be added to the Kansas Athletics Ring of Honor at Memorial Stadium during Saturday’s Kansas-Baylor football game.

Admission to Late Night is free. Seating is first-come, first-serve. Doors will be closed when the fieldhouse reaches capacity.

“Every year Late Night is packed, every year the games are packed, and we are very, very fortunate to have the fans that we have,” Marchiony said.

Kansas Athletics encourages fans to bring nonperishable food items, which will be donated to local food pantries.

Fans aren’t alone in anticipation for the season’s start.

“We’re all pumped to get out there,” Collins said.

— Edited by Amelia Freidline

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