A Historic Incentive for Bulldogs Fans
UNC Asheville is rolling out a unique promotion that will see new and renewing season ticket holders receive a tangible piece of the original Kimmel Arena court, a relic that has witnessed some of the program’s most memorable moments.
Ben Page, who has been involved with the program for several years, noted that the signed pieces will be distributed on a first‑come, first‑served basis to those who complete their purchase or renewal by August 1.
The commemorative fragments, each bearing the autographs of both the men’s and women’s basketball head coaches, connect fans to a lineage of triumphs that includes the 2012 men’s Big South Tournament championship, the 2016 women’s historic run that earned a first NCAA Tournament berth, and the 2022‑23 regular‑season crown clinched on Homecoming after a victory over Gardner‑Webb.
Among the standout moments highlighted by the promotion are Drew Pember’s school‑record 48‑point performance and Tajion Jones’s reputation for launching deep three‑pointers that have thrilled crowds in recent seasons. The women’s team also celebrated a dramatic overtime Homecoming win over Charleston Southern in 2024, underscoring the program’s growing competitiveness.
Season ticket holders are described by the university as the backbone of the game‑day atmosphere, and the new incentive is designed to reward that loyalty with a keepsake that is more than a collectible — it is a fragment of Bulldog basketball history.
By linking the giveaway to a timeline of achievements, UNC Asheville hopes to deepen the connection between fans and the program, encouraging continued support while celebrating the legacy that has shaped the university’s basketball identity.