Basketball banquet set for April 15

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team hosts its second annual End of Year Banquet presented by First Security on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. on the floor of Bud Walton Arena.

The banquet is open to all Razorback fans with general admission tickets selling for $25 and may be purchased by contacting the Razorback Ticket Center at 1-800-982-HOGS or by visiting www.arkansasrazorbacks.com.  Reserved tables of 10 are also available for $250.  Patrons planning to attend should enter Bud Walton Arena through the south entrance after 6:30 p.m.  All tickets for the event must be purchased in advance.

Last season’s banquet included a season review from Head Coach Mike Anderson, a highlight video, team awards and remarks from the Razorback players.  The 2012-13 Razorbacks enjoyed a 19-win season including a school-record tying 17 wins at Bud Walton Arena.  Arkansas was also undefeated at home in Southeastern Conference play for the first time since the 1998 season.  Junior Marshawn Powell and sophomore BJ Young were named second-team All-SEC selections as well as United States Basketball Writers Association All-District VII honorees and junior Kikko Haydar was named to the SEC Community Service Team.