ELON, N.C. ? Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank has announced that the Phoenix will hold the Elon 100th Season of Basketball Celebration during the first weekend of February on the Elon campus.

The weekend will begin with a social and dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6th and conclude with a halftime recognition on Saturday, February 7th as Elon takes on Appalachian State at 4:30 p.m.

“The 2008-09 men’s basketball campaign represents a significant milestone for Elon University as we celebrate our 100th season,” Blank said. “Many teammates, coaches, fans and stories make up our proud history. This celebration will be a wonderful way to recognize the history of Elon basketball and those who created it.”

The dinner on Friday evening at the Caroline D. McCoy Commons dinner will consist of a tribute to Elon basketball with personal reflections from past and will be emceed by retired WGHP-TV 8 Sports Director Rich Brenner.