Feb. 23, 2006

WACO, Texas -

The season-long celebration of Baylor University's men's basketball centennial will culminate Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, with a letterman's reunion and the announcement of the All-Centennial squad at halftime of Saturday's game vs. Iowa State at the Ferrell Center.

Baylor is celebrating its 100th season of basketball, which is presented by H-E-B. The highlight of BU's Centennial Weekend is the unveiling of Baylor's All-Centennial Basketball team, which was selected by a combination of fan voting and an expert panel. The All-Centennial team will be announced and introduced at halftime of Saturday's game, which begins at 12:45 p.m.

All former players and coaches in attendance will be recognized in front of the Baylor faithful during a pregame ceremony Saturday on the court. After the game fans will have an opportunity to mingle with the legends on the Ferrell Center floor.

The weekend's activities also include a Friday night dinner as well as a Saturday brunch for the 100-plus lettermen expected to return for the reunion.

Baylor basketball officially began in 1906-07 with a seven-man squad that won its first two games and finished 5-6. The Bears' storied history includes Final Four appearances in 1948 and 1950, a national runner-up finish in 1948, five conference championships as well as the heroic tragedy of the 1927 Immortal Ten team.