Teleconference Schedule and Credential Information

PRINCETON, N.J (November 2, 2006) - The Black Coaches Association (BCA) Invitational teleconference and credential information is as follows:

Coaches Teleconference: Monday, November 6, 2:00 PM EST
Media dial-in number: (800) 263-8506

Reference: BCA Invitational Conference Call.

Format: The head coaches from each team in the BCA Invitational will participate in a national teleconference to preview the event and the upcoming season. The teleconference will last approximately twenty minutes. The format will consist of a short introduction by Gazelle Group Event Director, Bill Dunigan and BCA Executive Director Floyd Keith, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a question and answer session.

Credential Requests:
Please fax the credential request application to Syracuse University Sports Information Director Pete Moore at (315)443-2076 no later than Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 5:00PM EST.

Click HERE for a credential application.

BCA Invitational Information:
The Invitational will include two games each day. Games will begin at 4:30pm EST on Friday, November 10th. Each team will play a total of three games throughout the Invitational. Please click HERE for a complete schedule of games.

Despite losing Gerry McNamara, Syracuse will return 80 percent of their starting five from last year's team. The Orange have a veteran team lead by seniors Demtris Nichols, Terrence Roberts, and Darryl Watkins. In addition, Eric Devendorf who was selected to the BIG EAST All Rookie squad will look to build on his freshman campaign. The veteran squad will be joined by one of the most prized recruits in the country. Freshman Paul Harris, who was named college basketball's preseason Newcomer of the Year by Blue Ribbon Yearbook, will join Devendorf in the backcourt.

Penn returns four of its top five scorers from the 2005-06 Ivy League championship season. Returning are three seniors who have earned All-Ivy honors twice in their career, Ibrahim Jaaber, Mark Zoller, and Steve Danley. Jaaber is looking to become fifth player in Ivy League history to earn player of the year honors two times. St. Francis returns a solid group form last year's squad, led by Allan Sheppard who was the 2004-05 NEC Rookie of the Year. In addition, the Terriers will be lead by point guard Jamaal Womack who averaged 2.7 assists per game. First year head coach Tony Barbee takes over a UTEP team with three returning letterwinners, and a talented group of newcomers. The Miners are coming off an injury plaqued season where they still advanced to the NIT.

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 visiting the Syracuse University box office at www.suathletics.com

The BCA Invitational is produced by The Gazelle Group. For more information please visit www.BCAInvitational.com or contact Christopher McLaughlin at 609-921-1300 or cmclaughlin@gazellegroup.com.