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Teleconference Schedule and Credential Information

PRINCETON, N.J. (October 27, 2005) – The Black Coaches Association (BCA) Invitational
teleconference and credential information is as follows:

Coaches Teleconference: Monday, November 7, 11:00 AM EST

Media dial-in number: (888) 208-1815
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 be divided into two, twenty-minute segments. The format will consist of a short introduction by Gazelle Group President Rick Giles and BCA Executive Director Floyd Keith, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a question and answer session. Coaches participating include:

Credential Requests:

To request a credential, please contact University of Wyoming Sports Information Director
Kevin McKinney at (307) 766-2256 no later than Monday November 4, 2005 at 5:00PM MST.

Tournament Information:

The tournament will include two sessions each day with an afternoon session beginning at 12:00 noon MST followed by an evening session at 6:00 p.m. MST. 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.

Wyoming is expected to contend for the Mountain West Conference (MWC) Championship in the 2005 season. Led by 2004 Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year Justin Williams, the Cowboys look to capitalize on their home-court advantage. Last season, Williams led the Conference in blocked shots (2.89 per game) and was third in field-goal percentage (.571).

Charlotte, the favorite to win the Atlantic 10 Conference, will begin their quest toward another post season appearance as the number two seeded team in the tournament. In the past nine years, the 49ers have made seven NCAA Tournament appearances. First Team All-Conference USA and Sports Illustrated All-American Honorable Mention Curtis Withers leads what could be one of the best frontcourts in the nation.

The Black Coaches Association is a non-profit 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 the University of Wyoming box office at 1-800-922-9461 or by visiting www.wyomingathletics.com.

The BCA Invitational is produced by the Gazelle Group. For more information about the event, please visit www.BCAInvitational.com or contact Christopher Makos at (609) 921-1300 or cmakos@gazellegroup.com.