HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. -- The Hampden-Sydney Roundball Club will host its 17th Annual Tip-Off Banquet on Friday, October 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the Country Club of Virginia's Westhampton Club House in Richmond. The special event will feature former University of Virginia standout, National Basketball Association (NBA) player and current ESPN College Basketball Analyst Cory Alexander.

"What a great time of the year!" said fifth-year head coach Caleb Kimbrough. "Our premier tip-off event is right around the corner, and we are excited for our families, alumni, and supporters to hear from this year's team that includes seven new freshmen and 14 returners. We are also very excited that Virginia legend, Cory Alexander, will be our speaker for the night. This is set up to be a night that you do not want to miss as we will also be unveiling a special project to all that attend. Spots are already filling up quickly, so be sure to secure your ticket as soon as possible. Roll Tigers!"

Alexander joined ESPN in 2009, working as college basketball analyst on ESPN and the ACC Network. Before joining ESPN, he worked as an analyst for the University of Virginia radio network and was an ACC Network commentator for Raycom Sports. Alexander launched the Cory Alexander Basketball School in August 1995 and he still operates it as the owner and president.

Alexander's last season in the NBA came with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004-05, and he previously played for the Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets. His first three seasons were spent with the San Antonio Spurs after they drafted him 29th overall in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft.

A 1995 graduate from the University of Virginia with a bachelor of science degree in psychology, Alexander is a native of Waynesboro. A four-year letterwinner, he ranks eighth in UVA history with 401 assists and is 24th on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,286 points. Alexander earned second-team All-ACC honors and a gold medal at the FIBA U21 World Championship in 1993. He was a McDonald's All-American and Parade first team All-American in 1991 at Oak Hill Academy (VA). Cory is the uncle of fifth-year H-SC guard Chase Turner (Virginia Beach).

Tickets are $95 per person and registration is available online or by calling 434-223-6000.