Oct. 6, 1999

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis men's basketball team will be on hand to sign autographs as the U of M Rebounders Club plays host to Hoop It Up Day at Oak Court Mall Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

The Tigers begin preseason practices Oct. 16 but fans will get a sneak peek at the team the previous evening as the University of Memphis holds Midnight Madness in The Pyramid. Doors open at 9:30 Friday, Oct. 15. Activities include an autograph session with both the women's and men's basketball teams, an alumni game and a Tiger intra-squad scrimmage beginning shortly after midnight.

WREG-TV will once again broadcast the event live following its 10 p.m. newscast.