October 15, 2012 | Peter Morenus - UConn Communications

UConn Celebrates Basketball’s ‘First Night’ With Acrobatic Athletics and Pyrotechnics

UConn's Basketball First Night is a chance for both the men's and women's teams to entertain their fellow students while demonstrating some extra-entertaining moves on the court.

Ryan Boatright enters Gampel Pavilion during the UConn Basketball First Night event at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 12, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Ryan Boatright enters Gampel Pavilion during the UConn Basketball First Night event at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 12, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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Men's Basketball Head Coach Kevin Ollie speaks with members of the media before the First Night show at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 12, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Ollie speaks with members of the media before the First Night show at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 12, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)