MOSCOW, Idaho – Basketball season is rapidly approaching for the Idaho men, with official practices getting underway.  Interim head coach, Zac Claus, and the Vandals brought a new energy to the court on Tuesday as the team looks to get back to its winning ways in 2019-20.
 
"It was a fun day, and that's what you want," Claus said.  "Coming into this we knew the guys would have a tremendous amount of energy, which they did.  The test to us is how are we on Thursday and Friday.
 
"These guys have been terrific all fall, even going back into the summer, in terms of their work ethic, their toughness, their maturity about attacking each day has been terrific, and today was no different."


 
The Vandals get started with a pair of exhibitions at home, on Oct. 22 against Central Washington and Oct. 29 against Lewis-Clark State, before tipping off the season on Nov. 5 against Evergreen State in Memorial Gym.  Season ticket packages are on sale now through the Idaho Ticket Office for just $120.  Call the office today at 208-885-6466 to reserve yours.
 
Senior guard Trevon Allen leads the pack of returners, while the rest of the roster has been filled out with a number of talented junior college transfers and freshmen.  Allen reflected on the opening practice.
 
"I thought it was great," Allen said about the first day of practice.  "Our chemistry is already pretty solid.  Had the guys go hard today, worked really hard and stuff like that.  For our first practice it was flowing really well.  We have a long ways to go before our first game, but I think every day as long as we get better we'll be fine."
 


Fans can stay up-to-date on all things Idaho men's basketball by following the team on twitter, @VandalHoops.  Season tickets are on sale now for just $120.  Call the Idaho Ticket Office at 208-885-6466 to reserve yours today.

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