Black and gold blowout

Basketball teams greet nearly 6,000 fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Iowa basketball player surrounded by fireworks

The first pre-season Black and Gold Blowout since 2007 introduced Hawkeye men's and women's players with music, spotlights, and plenty of fire.

Black and gold blowout

Basketball player takes the stage surrounded by flames.

Yellow Corvette drives into Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Herky poses with a young woman who snaps a picture on her phone.

Cheerleaders talk to a little girl in a gold sequined outfit.

By: Bill Adams and Miranda Meyer | 2012.10.22 | 11:23 am

Flames, fireworks, and fans—the Friday, Oct. 19 Black and Gold Blowout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena delivered an explosive launch for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball season.

For more photos from a big Hawkeye sports weekend, see this gallery from the Saturday, Oct. 20 football game against Penn State.

It was the first Blowout since 2007, and nearly 6,000 fans turned out to meet players and coaches. The players took to the court for three-point shot and dunk contests, ball-handling tricks, scrimmages, and more.

Click the photos below for a glimpse of the big event.

Contacts:

Miranda Meyer, University Communication and Marketing, 319-335-2561

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