With basketball season just weeks away, University of Arkansas at Little Rock fans are invited to Meet the Trojans Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Jack Stephens Center. The event will also provide an opportunity for fans to pick up their season tickets for the 2017-18 Trojan basketball season. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and activities around the Stephens Center concourse, followed by the official program getting underway at 6:30 p.m. All of the Little Rock athletic programs in town will have a presence at the event, organizing various activities to engage with fans. Hot dogs will be provided by Arvest Bank with concession stands open to provide drinks and other snacks.

The Trojan men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced at 6:30 p.m., followed by a full slate of events, including performances from the Trojan Dance Team, a three-point shooting contest, and a dunk contest. There will also be giveaways and contests for fans in attendance.

In addition to the introduction of the Trojans, 2017-18 season ticket holders will be able to pick up their tickets at the Legends Room on the main concourse. Parking passes, as well as information about Little Rock’s new clear bag policy, will also be distributed that evening.

Meet the Trojans will serve as an official “tip-off” for the 2107-18 season, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, when the men’s basketball team hosts an exhibition contest against Southwest Baptist at the Jack Stephens Center.

The regular season begins with the men’s game against Ouachita Baptist at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The women begin the defense of their Sun Belt Conference title the following day, taking on Memphis at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Both of the regular season openers will take place at the Jack Stephens Center.

Fans looking to get their tickets for the 2017-18 Little Rock basketball season still have time as season tickets, flex plans, and single-game tickets are all on sale through the Trojan Ticket Office at 565-8257.