PITTSBURGH— The University of Pittsburgh along with the Pitt Varsity Letter Club will host a Basketball Alumni Game in honor of long-time program supporter Bill Baierl on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Petersen Events Center. Over 40 former players, managers and coaches are expected to attend the event. Former student-athlete and friend of Baierl, Charles Smith, along with Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon will co-host the event.

The Alumni Game will take place at 3:30 p.m., scheduled between the Pitt women's basketball exhibition game against the Ohio Legends (1 p.m.) and the men's basketball exhibition game vs. Indiana, Pa. (5:15 p.m.). Fans will also have an opportunity to attend an Alumni autograph session during halftime of the women's game on the Concourse Level.

Fans that desire to attend the Alumni Game must have a ticket for either the men's or women's game. As soon as the Pitt men's game begins, fans with women's basketball tickets will be directed to a reserved section.

A former basketball letterman and 1951 Pitt honors graduate, Baierl was a kind, caring, generous, highly accomplished and dedicated long-time supporter of the Pitt athletics program. As a student-athlete at Pitt, Baierl was a basketball player under legendary Pitt coach H.C. "Doc" Carlson. Following graduation, Baierl always remained close to his alma mater and became one of Pitt's most highly respected and widely beloved graduates. Baierl was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni Fellow and was formally welcomed into the Cathedral of Learning Society, a recognition group for lifetime donors of more than $1 million to the University. He provided the lead gift for the construction of the Petersen Events Center's 43,000-square foot Baierl Student Recreation Center and Baierl Basketball Center which houses Pitt's lockerrooms, team meeting rooms, training and practice facilities. He passed away in April, 2007.

The day will begin with Pitt's women's basketball exhibition game at 1 p.m. The day will conclude with the Pitt men's basketball team's exhibition contest against Indiana (Pa.) at 5:15 p.m. Indiana (Pa.) is coached by former Pitt assistant Joe Lombardi.

Sunday, November 4, 2007, Petersen Events Center

1 p.m.—Women's Basketball Exhibition Game (Pitt vs. Ohio Legends)

Halftime of Women's Game—Alumni Autograph Session, Concourse Level

3:30 p.m.—Bill Baierl Alumni Game

5:15 p.m.—Men's Basketball Exhibition Game (Pitt vs. Indiana, Pa.)

Following is a list of former players, coaches or managers who are expected to attend the Alumni Game (as of October 29, 2007):

Curtis Aiken (1983-87)

First McDonald's High School All-American to sign with Pitt...His 1,200 career points ranks 21st on Pitt's all-time scoring list (1,200 points)...Scored 30 or more points in two games...Ranks among school leaders in scoring and steals (155 career steals)...Senior leader and team captain on the 1987-88 co-Big East regular season champion Pitt team that finished 25-8 overall and 12-4 in the Big East...Seven steals in a game vs. Syracuse in 1985 tied the school record...Key recruit who helped pave the way for Pitt to enter the Big East...Local Pittsburgh businessman who currently serves as co-host of the Pitt men's basketball post-game radio show...Also serves as a college basketball analyst for FSN-Pittsburgh.

Bernie Artman (1951-54)

Played in 50 games, scored 242 points and grabbed 146 rebounds in his career...Averaged 8.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game as a senior...Played for head coach H.C. "Doc" Carlson and Bob Timmons...Graduated from Pitt in 1954.

Dominic Berardinelli (1975-77)

Played guard at Pitt...1977 Pitt graduate...Teacher at Franklin Regional High School...Serves as an area basketball scout for Marty Blake, Inc.

John Blanton (1982-86)

Played in 20 career games...Freshman player on Pitt's first team in Big East Conference play.

Tom Booth (Team Manager, 1973)

Served as student manager in 1973 under head coach Charles "Buzz" Ridl...Nickname is "Lefty."

Marcus Bowman (2003-06)

Currently serves as the Director of Business Operations in the Pitt athletic department...Played on three consecutive NCAA Tournament teams and three straight 20-win teams...Guard from Columbia, S.C....2006 Pitt graduate.

Kirk Bruce (1972-75)

Currently serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Olympic Sports at Pitt...Career stats: 902 points (10.9 ppg.), 334 rebounds (4.0 rpg.) and 200 assists in 83 career games...Well rounded player who led Pitt to an NCAA "Elite Eight" appearance and 25-4 record, including a school-record 22 consecutive wins in 1973-74...Led the 1974-75 Pitt team in scoring (497 points and field goal percentage, .499)...Drafted by the ABA's Utah Stars in the 1975 ABA Draft...Scored a career-high 32 points vs. St. Francis in 1974...1975 Pitt graduate...Served as Pitt's women's basketball coach from 1985-98.

John Calipari (Assistant Coach, 1985-88)

Current head coach at the University of Memphis.

Rich Carrigan (1984-87)

Three-year letterman who played for both Roy Chipman and Paul Evans...Saw action in 16 career games.

Pat Cavanaugh (1986-90)

Played in 109 career games, scored 230 points, grabbed 77 rebounds and finished with 143 assists...Played on Pitt's 25-8 1986-87 team and 24-7 1987-88 squads...Played on three consecutive NCAA Tournament teams and two Big East title teams...1990 and 1993 Pitt graduate.

Lou "Bimbo" Cecconi (1946-50)

Famous for being the basketball player that was hoisted on the shoulders of Ted Geremsky during a game against Westminster in the late 1940s...Head Coach "Doc" Carlson came up with the idea to improve passing angles after watching the Harlem Globetrotters play...Was an outstanding all-around athlete for Pitt as he lettered in both football (1946-49) and basketball (1946-50)...Played in 75 career games with 390 career points (5.2 average)...Served as an assistant football coach at Pitt...1950 Pitt graduate.

Dean Conomikes (Team Manager, 1989)

Served as team manager under head coach Paul Evans...1988 Pitt graduate.

Richard Deitrick (1951-54)

Scored 471 points (8.0 ppg.), grabbed 437 rebounds (7.5 rpg.) and played in 59 career games...1954 Pitt graduate.

Joe Fenwick (1953-56)

Key player from 1953-56...Saw action in 74 games with 625 points (8.4 ppg.) and 220 rebounds...1956 Pitt graduate.

Darrell Gissendanner (1978-82)

Saw action in 94 career games and scored 480 points (5.1 ppg)...Currently employed at the Housing Authority in Chicago.

Rob Greenleaf (Manager, 1990)

Served as team manager under head coach Paul Evans...1990 Pitt graduate.

Frank Gustine (1967-68)

One-year letterwinner...1970 Pitt graduate.

Don Hennon (1956-59)

Elected to the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame in 1970...Two-time All-America selection (1957-58 and 1958-59)...One of only three Pitt players to have their jersey retired...Listed in the NCAA's "Men's Basketball Finest" publication...Owns nine of Pitt's top-20 single-game scoring records and scored 40-plus points three times, 30-plus points 23 times and 20-plus points 52 times in his career...Set school record with 12 consecutive games scoring over 20 points...Two-time NABC All-Region selection (1956-57 and 1957-58)...Holds season scoring records for season average (26.0 ppg), season points (651) and career average (24.2 ppg)...Ranks fourth all-time on Pitt's career scoring list (1,841) after playing in just three seasons (freshmen were not eligible for competition)...Needed only 38 career games to score 1,000 points in his career, a school record...Scored a school record 45 points at Duke as a freshman, then followed it up with a 31 point performance vs. Duquesne...Drafted in the 1959 NBA Draft in the sixth round by the Cincinnati Royals.

Antoine Jones (1990-93)

Career statistics: 361 points (6.1 ppg.), 186 rebounds (3.2 rpg.) in 59 career games...Forward who averaged 9.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for a 17-11 Pitt squad in 1992-93.

Jerome Lane (1985-88)

Thunderous slam dunk vs. Providence on Jan. 25, 1988 was labeled by ESPN commentator Bill Raftery as the "Night the House Came Down"...Consensus All-America selection in 1987-88 (AP, USBWA, UPI, NABC)...Led the nation in rebounding in 1986-87 with a 13.5 rebounds per game average and was a two-time Big East rebounding statistical champion...Two-time All-Region honoree...Two-time Big East All-Tournament team member...1986-87 All-Big East First Team selection and 1987-88 All-Big East Second Team honoree...Ranks among NCAA Division I all-time leaders for season rebounds (18th, 444)...One of only four Pitt players in school history to record 1,000-points, 600-rebounds and 200-assists in a career...Ranks No. 20 on Pitt's all-time career scoring list (1,217 points)...Elected to leave Pitt for the 1988 NBA Draft following his junior season and was selected in the first round by the Denver Nuggets with 23rd pick...Enjoyed a five-year career in the NBA for several teams including Denver, Milwaukee, Indiana and Cleveland.

John Larkin (1961-64)

Three-year letterwinner who saw action in 28 career games...Played for head coach Robert Timmons...1964 Pitt graduate.

Robert Lovett (1963-66)

Played in 64 career games, scored 715 points (11.2 ppg.), grabbed 393 rebounds (6.1 rpg.) and shot 80 percent from the free throw line...Averaged 15.2 points and 6.7 rebounds as a senior...Averaged 14.6 points and 8.0 rebounds as a junior...1966 Pitt graduate.

Bobby Martin (1987-91)

Ranks tied for 16th on Pitt's all-time career scoring list (1,282 points)...Selected to the Big East All-Rookie Team in 1987-88...Scored 27 points and grabbed 20 rebounds vs. Georgetown on Feb. 7, 1990...One of only 15 players in school history to score 1,000 points and grab 500 rebounds in a career.

Mickey Martin (1971-74)

Played in 66 career games, shot 49.6 percent from the floor (304-613), scored 705 points (10.7 ppg.) and grabbed 288 rebounds (4.4 rpg.) in his career...Two-year starter...Ranked second on team in scoring in both 1972-73 and 1973-74...Key member of the 1973-74 team that finished 25-4 overall and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight"...Drafted in the fourth round of the 1974 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons (69th overall)...1974 Pitt graduate.

Jason Matthews (1987-91)

Ranks among NCAA Division I all-time leaders in 3-point field goal percentage (10th, .457) and career free throw percentage (20th, .878)...Led the Big East in free throw percentage in two seasons (1988-89 and 1989-90) and 3-point percentage (1998-99)...Ranks fifth on Pitt's all-time career scoring list (1,840 points)...Three-time All-Big East Third Team selection...Selected to the Big East All-Rookie Team in 1987-88...One of the school's top 3-point field goal and free throw shooters as he holds school records for career 3-point field goals made (259), career 3-point field goal percentage (.457) and ranks among school leaders in virtually every free throw and 3-point record...Finished his career with 94 double figure scoring games, good for second place on Pitt's all-time list. He also registered 26 20-plus point scoring games...1991 Pitt graduate.

Chris McNeal (1990-93)

Ranks 30th on Pitt's all-time career scoring list (1,067 points)...Member of Pitt's 20/20 club with a 27 point, 20 rebound performance vs. Boston College on March 3, 1992...One of only 15 players in school history to score 1,000 points and grab 500 rebounds in a career...Scored a career-high 30 points vs. Illinois in 1993.

Sean Miller (1987-92)

Currently serves as head basketball coach at Xavier...Served as an assistant coach at Pitt from 1995-96...Named the 1987-88 Big East Freshman of the Year...Named Big East Rookie of the Week four times in 1987-88...Ranks tied for 16th on Pitt's all-time career scoring list (1,282 points)...Selected to the Big East All-Rookie Team in 1987-88...Ranks 10th all-time among NCAA Division I career free throw percentage leaders (.885)...Led the Big East two times in season free throw percentage (1990-91 and 1991-92)...Earned a Gold Medal on the United States' 1991 World University Games team in 1991...1992 Pitt graduate.

Darelle Porter (1987-91)

Led the Big East Conference in assists (7.6) in 1989-90, the only player in school history to achieve this feat...Ranks No. 34 on Pitt's all-time career scoring list (1,007 points)...Also dished out 617 career assists and grabbed 466 rebounds...One of only three players in Pitt history to record a triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists vs. Providence on Jan. 23, 1991...One of only six players to average 10-plus points, 4-plus rebounds and 4-plus assists in a season (1990-91)...One of only six players in school history to score 1,000 points and dish out 400 assists in a career...Holds school records for 10-plus assist games: season (9 in 1989-90) and career (13)...Served as head coach at Duquesne University.

Barry Rohrssen (Associate Head Coach, 1999-2006)

Current head basketball coach at Manhattan College in New York City...Came to Pitt in 1999 as Director of Men's Basketball Operations...Served as Assistant Coach from 2001-04 and Associate Head Coach from 2004-06.

John Sikora (Manager, 1976)

Student manager who served under coach Tim Grgurich.

Lloyd Simpson (1957-60)

Three-year letterwinner who played in 15 career games...Played for head coach Robert Timmons...1962 Pitt graduate.

Charles Small (2003-06)

Currently serves in the Pitt Athletic department as its student life and compliance assistant...Guard from Detroit, Mich....Played on three consecutive NCAA Tournament teams and three straight 20-win teams...2006 Pitt graduate.

Charles Smith (1984-88)

Two-time All-America selection...1988 Big East Player of the Year and two-time All-Big East selection in 1986-87 and 1988-89...Named USBWA Region Player of the Year in 1987-88 and four-time All-Region selection...Listed No. 8 on the Big East's 50 Greatest Players list...Led Pitt to two Big East titles including its first outright regular season title in 1987-88...Member of the 1988 United States Olympic Team and won a Gold Medal with the 1986 World Championship Team in Madrid, Spain...One of only three Pitt players to have their jersey retired...Ranked No. 1 on Pitt's all-time career scoring list with 2,045 points...Freshman All-America selection...First Pitt player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft in 1988 (3rd pick)...Enjoyed 10-year NBA career with Los Angeles, New York and San Antonio.

Bill Sulkowski (1971-73)

Recently honored by the Varsity Letterman's Club...Serves as a dentist...Three-year letterwinner who served as the team's captain as a senior...Played in 44 career games, scored 239 points (5.4 average) and grabbed 123 rebounds...Nickname is "Zeke"...1973 Pitt graduate.

Irv Topp (Manager, 1964)

Served as team manager under head coach Bob Timmons...1965 Pitt graduate.

Clyde Vaughan (1980-84)

Served as an assistant basketball coach at both Connecticut and South Florida...Pitt's second all-time leading scorer with 2,033 points...Also grabbed 922 career rebounds (7.7 rpg.) and dished out 90 assists...Two-time NABC All-Region selection...Led the Big East in scoring (22.0) in 1982-83, one of only two Pitt players to lead a league in scoring...Named the Eastern Eight Tournament Most Valuable Player after Pitt won the tournament in 1982...Played on two Eastern Eight Tournament championship teams (1981 and 1982)...The only player in school history to score 400 points and grab over 250 rebounds in three consecutive seasons...Second Team Eastern Eight selection and Eastern Eight All-Tournament recipient in 1981-82...Played on the English National Team in 1989-90...Sixth round NBA Draft pick by the Indiana Pacers in 1984.

Ken Wagoner (1971-74)

Played in 75 career games, scored 98 points and grabbed 96 rebounds with 166 assists...Played for head coach Charles "Buzz" Ridl...Played on the 1973-74 team that finished 25-4 overall, won 22 consecutive games and advanced to the NCAA Tournament "Elite Eight."

Dwayne Wallace (1978-82)

Nickname is "Dawg"...Two-time Eastern Eight All-Tournament team member (1981 and 1982)...Helped lead Pitt to Eastern Eight Tournament titles in 1981 and 1982...Led Eastern Eight in assists (6.2 apg) and steals (2.4) in 1981-82...Career statistics: 101 games, 2,836 minutes, 944 points (9.3 ppg.), 436 assists, 197 rebounds...1982 Pitt graduate.

Mickey Zernich (1950-53)

Led Pitt in scoring back-to-back seasons (1951-52 and 1952-53)...Career statistics: 845 points (11.9 ppg.), 328 rebounds (4.6 rpg.) in 71 games...Scored over 300-plus points in two seasons (1951-52 and 1952-53)...1953 Pitt graduate.