NORMAL, Ill. – In honor of Doug "The Jet" Collins' induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, fans can purchase a commemorative T-shirt for the event beginning Jan. 13.
This limited edition T-shirt can be purchased online, in-store at the Alamo II in Uptown Normal later this week, or at a men's basketball game beginning on Jan. 14 at Redbird Arena. The Alamo II is also taking pre-orders over the phone by calling 309-452-7400. Illinois State University Marketing and Communications graphic design manager Mike Mahle created the T-shirt artwork.
The Friday, Jan. 13 deadline to register for "A Night to Celebrate Doug Collins" is fast approaching, but seats still remain. The event will take place Friday, Jan. 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, in recognition of Collins' recent induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
In his three-year varsity career at Illinois State, Collins averaged 29.1 points per game and totaled 2,240 career points while being named both an All-American and Academic All-American after each season. Prior to his senior year, Collins represented the U.S. in the 1972 Olympics before being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 pick in the 1973 NBA Draft. Collins went on to become a four-time NBA All-Star with the 76ers and, after retiring, began a multi-decade NBA coaching career and successful tenure as an NBA analyst on ESPN.
An Illinois State Athletics Percy Hall of Fame member, Collins had his No. 20 jersey retired after his final home game in 1973 and is the only Redbird men's basketball player to receive this honor. Redbird Arena was named "Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena" on Feb. 3, 2007, before a sell-out crowd against Bradley. Collins is also the first Redbird to be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
To purchase tickets for "A Night to Celebrate Doug Collins", please call the Redbird Athletics Ticket Office at (309) 438-8000 or click here.
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