Season opener on Friday at 7, tailgate starting at 4 pm!

Do you like basketball? Do you like tailgates? If so, you are a good person and in the right place.

GW tips off its season against the Highlanders of Radford University at the Smith Center this Friday at 7pm. Radford is located in Radford, Virginia (makes sense) which is right off I-81 in the Shenandoah Valley. They're coached by one of Shaka Smart's former assistants, Mike Jones, so look for a lot of high-energy pressing (not the Mike Jones famous for rapping about purple drank and putting his cell number in songs.)

But aside from the game (as if you need more?) there's a 4 pm tailgate where GW is shutting down 22nd street. Free food, drinks and music. Here's more on both events. I hope to see you there! There may be a George Washington sighting -- or at least a guy with a red beard, colonial wig and tri-corner hat.

GW Basketball Fans- As the GW men’s basketball season kicks off this Friday, November 8, we’re excited to see you back in the Charles E. Smith Center to help our student-athletes Raise High the Buff and Blue! For friends or family who have not yet purchased their tickets seats, ticket specials are available and can be found by clicking on the link below.  Join the entire GW community and help us create a fun-filled home court advantage for the Colonials this weekend.    4 p.m. – Home Opener Tailgate We’re shutting down 22nd Street for our 3rd Annual Home Opener Tailgate!  Join the Colonials for this spirited event that includes free food, drinks and live music from 90's cover band, White Ford Bronco! 7 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Radford • Tickets With NBC Sports already talking about the Colonials after this past weekend’s exhibition game win, GW men’s basketball is primed for their first regular season game.  All fans in attendance will get a FREE home opener schedule cup from RCN. For questions regarding the weekend, visit GWsports.com/tickets or call 202-994-7325. We’ll see you at the game! Raise High