Oct. 10, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Conference USA will host its 2007 Men's and Women's Basketball Media Tip Off on Thursday as all 12 league schools converge on the FedExForum in Memphis for the annual media gathering in anticipation of the upcoming college basketball season.

College Sports Television (CSTV) will host the Men's and Women's Basketball Media Slam, a television show previewing the 2007-08 season and featuring all 24 of C-USA's head basketball coaches as well as select student-athletes. The show can be seen live on CSTV and on CSTV All-Access for free on the internet (CSTV.com).

The Women's Basketball Media Slam is from 4-6 p.m. ET, with coach Royce Chadwick scheduled for a 4:41 p.m. ET appearance, and the Men's Basketball Media Slam will run from 6-8 p.m. ET, with coach Donnie Jones and forward Markel Humphrey scheduled to appear at 6:58 p.m. ET.

An online blogger will also visit with student-athletes throughout the day, which can be found on CSTV.com.