RE: Holding Court 3.0
Was a lot of fun.
Had a cocktail hour at the Gordon Ball practice court , coaches and athletic department were all available for conversation.
Coach Forbes outlined the many improvements for the basketball team ( computer system, with terminals for the team members to use as a teaching tool, new automatic ball returns to aid in individual shooting practice, key swipe on entrance doors so that team members can use the practice facility 24/7, a tour of the remodeled dressing room, a video room, a TV lounge and new leather furniture, everything was first class. Forbes also said there was no difference in Wichita and Johnson City as far as having a top notch basketball team.
Had pasta diner at tables surrounding the entire court.
Forbes took the team through an hour of practice, explained how he called plays, said team would press a lot, showed how team would play in transition, how to guard the out of bounds play, run the fast break, man to man D, delayed break etc. All-in-all was very informative hour.
Team played quick, fast, under control, ran plays, played very hard on D and played entire hour up-tempo ( no standing around. very little dribbling ). Offense was inside out ( high screens and low screens ) and D was in your face man to man.
Had an auction for seven items, away game trips, home games, dinner with coach Forbes, etc. Raised approx. 15k. Other games will possibly be offered for bid at a later date.
As far as attendance, Forbes said they had a similar event at Wichita St. that drew 70 fans, he said there are a whole lot more here tonight. When I bought my tickets on Monday, I was number 85. I would estimate 100-125 were in attendance,
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