Basketball and Barbeque - 8/14/10

DENVER - Several fans and former players joined the University of Denver men's basketball coaches and team today for practice and a barbeque.

Those in attendance at the practice got a sample of what the coaches and players do every day, including a number of drills and work on offensive plays.

Head coach Joe Scott thanked everyone for coming and gave them a preview of the team's upcoming trip to Spain. Scott also emphasized that the growth of support among former players and fans during the past three years has helped Denver basketball improve as a program.

Among those in attendance were Doug Price, the second leading scorer in Pioneers' history with 1,830 career points from 1992-97, and Matt Teahan, who owns the single-season scoring record with 659 points (25.3 per game) in 1978-79.

Other former players joining the festivities were Stan Adams (Class of 1986), Dan Cramer (1973), Steve Fink (1992), Mike Gallagher (1980), Bill Jones (1971), David Kummer (2008), Gene Steinke (1948),Darryle Wyman (1991) and Jeff Wittebort (1979).

The newest members of Denver men's basketball alumni also joined the group: Nate Rohnert and Tom Chott, who both graduated in June 2010.

Rockies on FSN: Don't forget to watch tonight, when head coach Joe Scott will be a featured guest in the FSN Rocky Mountain television booth with Drew Goodman and Jeff Huson at Coors Field. Scott will visit the FSN television booth during the third inning of the Colorado Rockies' game against the Milwaukee Brewers. First pitch for the Rockies and Brewers tilt is slated for 6:10 p.m. MT.