GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Furman men's and women's basketball teams will return to center court for the second annual "HOOPS KNIGHT," scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Timmons Arena, in partnership with Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union.
 
All Furman students in attendance will be entered to participate in on-court promotions that could win them official team gear and prizes.  Additionally, there will be four separate opportunities for Furman students to participate in competitions to win a cash prize of $10,000.00 per contest, totaling over $40,000.00 of cash and prizes potentially distributed during the evening.
 
This free and action-packed event will give students, fans, and alumni the opportunity to get an early look at coach Bob Richey and first-year head coach Pierre Curtis' teams before tipping off their 2023-24 campaigns. 
 
The Furman men's basketball squad opens its season on Monday, Nov. 6, when it plays host to North Greenville in a 7 p.m. contest at Timmons Arena, while the Furman women's team entertains UNC-Asheville on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
 
Season tickets for the 2023-24 women's basketball campaign are available for $60, and the men's season packages start at just $140.00. Both can be purchased by logging onto FurmanPaladins.com.