Appalachian State basketball fans will get their first look at the 2008-09 editions of the men's and women's basketball team at the teams' annual Mountaineer Madness on Tuesday, November 11 at the Holmes Convocation Center. Doors to the Holmes Center open at 7:30 p.m. with the Madness commencing at 8 p.m.

The first 500 fans through the door will receive team posters in addition to a wide range of great prizes to be awarded with numerous contests throughout the evening. Joining in the Madness will be the ASU cheerleading and dance team who will perform along with the ASU pep band and drumline.

In addition to seeing the defending back-to-back SoCon North Division champion men's team and the new-look women's squad in action, both men's coach Houston Fancher and first-year women's coach Darcie Vincent will speak about the excitement leading up to the 2008-09 season.

The evening will close with the men's team holding the fan-favorite slam-dunk competition.

Both teams will use Mountaineer Madness as a springboard to the upcoming season with both teams opening up the season on Friday, November 14. The men take to the road to face UNC Wilmington while the women open up at home against former SoCon rival Marshall at 7 p.m. For tickets, click here, or call 828-262-2079