KINGSTON, R.I. – Fans can get their first look at the 2023-24 Rhode Island men's and women's basketball teams on Friday, Oct. 13 when the teams host the Homecoming Hoopfest in the Ryan Center.

Both teams will be introduced to the crowd and then participate in a series of activities on the court.

Following the team introductions, women's head coach Tammi Reiss will address the crowd and discuss the expectations for the defending 2022-23 Atlantic 10 regular season champions. The women's team will conduct a shooting contest that will include audience participation from the crowd.

The men's team will then take the court and participate in a 20-minute scrimmage. Following the scrimmage, players and the coaching staff will be available for an autograph session on the concourse level.

The evening also will include performances by the URI drumline and the Ramettes, among other highlights.

Doors open to the general public at 5:30 p.m. There will be an additional meet-and-greet with Archie Miller, Tammi Reiss and the women's team that begins at 5 p.m. for season-ticket holders only.

The event is part of Homecoming Weekend at URI. The following day, the football team hosts Richmond (1 p.m.) at Meade Stadium, the volleyball team hosts VCU in Keaney Gymnasium (6 p.m.) and the men's soccer team hosts VCU at the URI Soccer Complex (7 p.m.).