By Rico Albarracin / Asst. Sports Director
FIU Head Basketball Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that U.S. Century Bank Arena will play host to the “LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh present the South Florida All-Star Classic” on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. ET.
Proceeds from the event will go towards Mary’s Court Foundation; a foundation established in honor of Coach Thomas’ mother, the late Mary Thomas.
“We are thrilled that some of the world’s greatest basketball players will put on an entertaining show here at FIU. It’s also fulfilling to know that this is being done for a good cause,” said Thomas.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, Oct. 3, starting at noon at the University Credit Union Box Office located in the first floor of the R. Kirk Landon Fieldhouse at Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium. Tickets will cost $50.00 for upper bowl general admission and $100.00 for the lower bowl reserved. Fans can purchase a maximum of two tickets per person up until 3 p.m. If tickets remain after 3 p.m., fans can purchase up to four tickets per person.
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