ESPNU’s “Pride of the Program” to Feature Historic Moments of All Division I Men’s College Basketball Programs

Through March 2006, every ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU men’s college basketball telecast will include an ESPNU’s “Pride of the Program” segment celebrating an historic moment from one of the 326 Division I programs. From Air Force on Nov. 14 to Youngstown State on March 30, the season-long initiative will offer fans 30-second vignettes looking back at a significant event in each school’s history.

ESPNU’s “Pride of the Program” featuring IUPUI will air Jan. 17.

The moments, which will air in alphabetical order and will be narrated by the on-site game commentators and may include a combination of video and photography, can be from any time in the history of the program.

“Every program has a story to tell and this will serve as a platform to recognize each school nationally,” said Dan Steir, ESPN coordinating producer. ESPNU’s “Pride of the Program” is an all-inclusive diverse initiative that celebrates the passion and tradition of men's college basketball while giving the sports fan a history trip down memory lane.”

The moments, with narration by ESPNU’s Mike Hall, will be available throughout the season after the original airing via ESPN360, ESPN.com and Mobile ESPN.

For additional information, contact Mike Humes at (860) 766-2233; michael.c.humes@espn.com

-From ESPN

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