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2004 BCA Classic Media Itinerary and Credential Information

PRINCETON, N.J. (November 3, 2004) - The BCA Classic media itinerary and credential information is as follows:

Media Itinerary:
Coaches Teleconference (10:00 AM EST) - Thursday, November 11th:
Media dial-in number: (800) 581-5838
Reference: BCA Classic Conference Call.
Format: The head coaches from each team in the BCA Classic will participate in a national teleconference to preview the event and the upcoming season. The teleconference will be divided into two, twenty-minute segments. The format will consist of a short introduction by Gazelle Group President Rick Giles and a BCA representative, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a question and answer session. Coaches participating include:

Thursday, November 11, 2004 (10:00 AM - 10:20 AM EST)
• Porter Moser, Illinois State
• Tom Crean, Marquette
• Ed DeChellis, Penn State
• Steve Shurina, Western Carolina

Thursday, November 11, 2004 (10:20 AM - 10:40 AM EST)
• Chris Mooney, Air Force
• Mike LaPlante, Jacksonville State
• Rod Barnes, Mississippi
• Ben Betts Jr., South Carolina State

Credential Requests:
To request a credential please submit your application to Mike Broeker, Sports Information Director at Marquette University by fax (414) 288-6519 no later than November 8, 2004 at 5:00 PM. Click here for a printable application.

Hotel Information:
The Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is the Official Hotel of the BCA Classic. For rates and reservations, please call Erik Thornson at (414) 276-1234. Please mention the BCA Classic for a discounted media rate.

Tournament Information:
The tournament will include two sessions each day with an afternoon session beginning at 12:00 noon CST followed by an evening session at 5:30 p.m. CST. A total of four games will be played each day, two per session. Each team will play a total of three games throughout the tournament. Click here for a complete bracket. The host Golden Eagles return to the hardwood after a 19-12 campaign and a trip to the quarterfinals of the NIT. The team was ranked in the Top 25 for much of last season. Marquette returns All-Conference USA and John Wooden Pre-Season All-America candidate Travis Diener along with veteran Steve Novak.

The 2004 BCA Classic will also feature Mountain West champion and NCAA tournament participant Air Force.

The Black Coaches Association is a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to foster the growth and development of minorities at all levels of sport both nationally and internationally. The BCA is committed to creating a positive, enlightened environment and common ground where issues can be examined closely, debated sincerely and resolved honestly. Throughout the BCA's 15-year history, the organization has been at the forefront of the effort to enhance the employment opportunities and professional development of the minority professional.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (414) 276-4545 or by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com.

The BCA Classic is produced by The Gazelle Group. For more information please visit www.BCAClassic.com or contact Christopher Makos at 609-921-1300 or cmakos@gazellegroup.com.