The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams are scheduled to make their first public appearance for the 2013-14 season on Oct. 25 in the Black and Gold Blowout.

The event will start in Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8 p.m., with the doors opening at 7p.m.

Tickets for the event are on sale at the Athletics Ticket Office — $5 for adults, free for UI students and youth 18 and under. All seating is general admission.

To fans that arrive early, there will be a number of prizes available, and the Hawkeye players from both teams will sign autographs at the end of the event for 30 minutes.

— by Jacob Sheyko