HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University will be hosting its second annual basketball block party downtown High Point at the intersection of N Elm Street and Church Avenue, where the Stock & Grain Food Hall is located. The FREE event will take place on Saturday, October 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

"We are excited to return High Point University basketball to the downtown social district for this FREE community block party," HPU Vice President and Athletic Director Dan Hauser said. "Last year's event was a huge success with a live practice on the outdoor courts and fans were able to interact with the players in a unique and fun environment. The Basketball Block Party on Oct. 4th will be rocking the downtown again and we are going even bigger with more giveaway prizes, kids games, music, and autograph sessions. We are thrilled to partner with Stock & Grain Food Hall and the City of High Point for this unique basketball event filled with fun for the whole family!"

All community members are invited to meet the High Point men's and women's basketball players, spirit squad members and Prowler on October 4. The teams will participate in practice activities on an outside court installed downtown before signing autographs for fans.
 
Attendees will have a chance to enjoy snacks, beverages and stock up on merchandise that will be for sale. Head coaches Flynn Clayman and Chelsea Banbury will be available for interviews following the event.


 
Fans can catch the reigning Big South Conference champions in action for the first time at the Qubein Center on October 25 as the men welcome NC A&T at 7:00 p.m. and on November 3 when the women welcome Johnson C. Smith for a matchup at 7:00 p.m.
 
Basketball season tickets can be purchased at HighPointPanthers.com/Tickets.