Free Chalk Talk Prior to Men's Basketball Game on Friday, Dec. 7
SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University Courtside Club will host a free Chalk Talk on Friday, Dec. 7 prior to the men's basketball game between the Bearcats and St. Martin's University (Wash.) at Cone Field House. The Chalk Talk will begin at 6:00 p.m. (PST) in the Honors Classroom inside the Sparks Athletic Center.
First Men's Basketball Chalk Talk
SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University Courtside Club will host a free Chalk Talk on Friday, Dec.7 prior to themen's basketball game between the Bearcats and St. Martin'sUniversity (Wash.) at Cone Field House. The Chalk Talk will begin at6:00 p.m. (PST) in the Honors Classroom inside the Sparks Athletic Center.
The Chalk Talk will feature an informal "Q & A with Kip" involving Head Coach Kip Ioane from the Willamette men's team. Ioane is currently in his fourth season as the men's basketball coach at Willamette. Prior to serving as the head coach, Ioane was an assistant under Bearcat Hall of Fame coach Gordie James for eight seasons.
Ioane played for themen's basketball teamwhile attending Willamette University as a student from 1997-98 to 2000-01. He was a two-time team captain and earned four letters during his career. Ioane was alsoa finalistfor the Josten's trophy, given to the NCAA Division IIImen's basketball player of the year.
The Courtside Club is a group supporting the Willamette men's basketball and women's basketball teams.
Tip-off for Willamette's game with St Martin'sis set for7:00 p.m. (PST).
The Courtside Club Chalk Talk prior to the men's basketball game on Friday, Dec. 7 is open to the public.