12/6/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
J.J. Jumper To Appear At Dec. 18 Basketball Doubleheader
CONWAY, S.C. -- J.J. Jumper, the official basketball mascot of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, is to appear at Coastal Carolina University Men's and Women's basketball doubleheader at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, on December 18 2006, starting at 6 p.m. J.J. Jumper will perform throughout the games as part of the NCAA's commitment to promote youth basketball participation and sportsmanship. J.J. Jumper's purpose is to increase enthusiasm and awareness of NCAA Basketball, while engaging and educating youth on healthy physical, emotional and educational values. J.J.’s mission is to represent both genders and all races. J.J. Jumper is an attention-getting 6'5" green creature with orange hair, size 26 shoes and a big heart that motivates youth to do their best on and off the court. J.J. appears at men’s and women's basketball games, giving away NCAA Basketball promotional items and performing skits during timeouts and/or halftime. "We are pleased to support the NCAA’s Basketball's official mascot and program, J.J. Jumper, because of the program's encouragement and support with youth participation," said Josh McCorkle, Athletics Marketing and Promotions Assistant at Coastal Carolina University. "As a member of the NCAA, Coastal Carolina University sees the true value this program brings to the membership. The program illustrates the importance of sportsmanship, youth participation and other positive values, which are vital facets in intercollegiate athletics." The 2006-07 season is the program's seventh full season. During the past three seasons, J.J. Jumper has made more that 275 visits at member institutions, appearing at almost 600 men’s and women’s basketball games. J.J. performs at men's and women’s basketball regular season games in all three divisions, conference tournaments and all NCAA basketball championships. Tickets for the Double Header, are available, and can be purchased at the Coastal Carolina Athletics Ticket Office. For more information, contact the ticket office at 843-347-TIXX J.J. Jumper was created in 1999, in part to help member institutions reach their younger fans. J.J. Jumper was developed through a study done by NCAA Basketball, and the concept has received a positive response from both youth and adults. The learn more about J.J. Jumper, pleas visit NCAA Kids at www.NCAAsports.com
CONWAY, S.C. -- J.J. Jumper, the official basketball mascot of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, is to appear at Coastal Carolina University Men's and Women's basketball doubleheader at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, on December 18 2006, starting at 6 p.m. J.J. Jumper will perform throughout the games as part of the NCAA's commitment to promote youth basketball participation and sportsmanship. J.J. Jumper's purpose is to increase enthusiasm and awareness of NCAA Basketball, while engaging and educating youth on healthy physical, emotional and educational values. J.J.’s mission is to represent both genders and all races. J.J. Jumper is an attention-getting 6'5" green creature with orange hair, size 26 shoes and a big heart that motivates youth to do their best on and off the court. J.J. appears at men’s and women's basketball games, giving away NCAA Basketball promotional items and performing skits during timeouts and/or halftime. "We are pleased to support the NCAA’s Basketball's official mascot and program, J.J. Jumper, because of the program's encouragement and support with youth participation," said Josh McCorkle, Athletics Marketing and Promotions Assistant at Coastal Carolina University. "As a member of the NCAA, Coastal Carolina University sees the true value this program brings to the membership. The program illustrates the importance of sportsmanship, youth participation and other positive values, which are vital facets in intercollegiate athletics." The 2006-07 season is the program's seventh full season. During the past three seasons, J.J. Jumper has made more that 275 visits at member institutions, appearing at almost 600 men’s and women’s basketball games. J.J. performs at men's and women’s basketball regular season games in all three divisions, conference tournaments and all NCAA basketball championships. Tickets for the Double Header, are available, and can be purchased at the Coastal Carolina Athletics Ticket Office. For more information, contact the ticket office at 843-347-TIXX J.J. Jumper was created in 1999, in part to help member institutions reach their younger fans. J.J. Jumper was developed through a study done by NCAA Basketball, and the concept has received a positive response from both youth and adults. The learn more about J.J. Jumper, pleas visit NCAA Kids at www.NCAAsports.com
Friday, September 25
Friday, March 06
Thursday, March 05
Thursday, January 29
