JONESBORO, Ark. (8/26/25) – Arkansas State announced Tuesday details for its annual preseason men’s basketball banquet, rebranded this year as Hoops & Howls, which is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, inside First National Bank Arena.
 
First-year A-State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Pannone will introduce the Red Wolves and deliver remarks ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. while the official program begins at 6:15 p.m.
 
Fans and guests can look forward to a courtside dining experience and an intersquad scrimmage. The opportunity to go behind the scenes with exclusive locker room tours and shop for one-of-a-kind experiences and items in live and silent auctions will be included.
 
Two premium table options are available, beginning with gold tables (eight seats) priced at $1,000 while platinum tables are available for $2,500.
 
New this year is a family-of-four pack priced at $250 and includes two adult tickets and two youth tickets. Individual tickets can be purchased for $100, and youth tickets are available at $25.
 
All attendees will enter First National Bank Arena through the lower red entrance and check in through the OneCause app.
 
Hoops & Howls table sponsors will have the opportunity to sit with a player or coach (subject to availability). Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or calling the Red Wolves Foundation (870-972-2401).
 
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