(ku athletics) Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and the unveiling of the 2022 Men’s Basketball National Championship banner will headline the 38th edition of Late Night in the Phog set for Friday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m., inside historic Allen Fieldhouse.
O’Neal will be on hand in a bit of a different role to help the Kansas Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs kick off the 2022-23 season. O’Neal, known now as DJ Diesel, will perform an energetic and fast-paced set.
Not only will the night feature a performance from DJ Diesel, Coach Bill Self, and the Jayhawks will celebrate their 2022 National Championship by unfurling the latest banner to hang in the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse. The returning players from last year’s squad will also receive their championship rings in a special ceremony.
Late Night will continue to be a free event for fans, however, tickets have to be claimed online in advance. All seating outside of the student section will be reserved.
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