The basketball season officially opened tonight as the Men’s and Women’s teams hosted Maroon Madness. The practice and scrimmage was open for free to the general public and allowed fans to get a first look at the 2017-2018 basketball season. After scrimmages, a performance by Acrodunk, and a slam dunk contest, the night concluded with fans being invited onto the court to sing the Aggie War Hymn with players from the Men’s and Women’s teams.
Sophomore Aaliyah Wilson is returning to the court after her first season last year.
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Sophomore Aahliyah Jackson showed her driving skills during the women’s scrimmage.
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Sophomore Aahliyah Jackson shoots the only foul shots of the game.
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Junior Forward Anriel Howard appeared to be in prime shooting condition.
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Performers from Acrodunk entertained fans in between the women’s and men’s games.
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A performer from Acrodunk does a back flip while jumping off the trampoline.
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An Acrodunk performer lands a dunk.
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An Acro-dunker gets an assist from a teammate.
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Acrodunk wows fans with multiple flips and high jumps.
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An Acro-dunker performs an under the leg high-flying dunk.
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Suspended in mid-air, Acrodunk puts on a show for the fans.
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Sophomore Mark French returns to the court for his second season.
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Guard Duane Wilson shows his flashy skills during the scrimmage.
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Junior Josh Nebo returns to Reed Arena as one of the team’s more experienced forwards.
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Junior Guard Chris Collins showing the crowd his signature jump shot.
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Tonight was the crowd’s first chance to take a look at Freshman Savion Flagg.
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Freshman TJ Starks shows the fans their first look at the Aggie’s newest guard.
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Junior Forward Josh Nebo lays down a reverse jam during the later part of the men’s scrimmage.
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Along with Savion Flagg, TJ Starks (pictured here) was one of two freshman to compete in the dunk contest.
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Freshman Josh Nebo scored well (averaging an 8) during the dunk contest.
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Freshman Savion Flagg attempts his first dunk during his contest with fellow freshman TJ Starks.
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Freshman Savion Flagg eventually ended up losing the slam dunk contest after the women’s basketball team (acting as judges) did not like his style as much as TJ Stark’s slams.
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As the final part of Maroon Madness, students were invited onto the court to sing the War Hymn with the men’s and women’s players.
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