Toledo to Hold Open Practice on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Austin Parks (42), Tyler Ode (22) and the Toledo men's basketball team are holding an open practice on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Toledo to Hold Open Practice on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm

9/18/2025 1:47:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Fans can watch the 2025-26 squad prior to Rockets' Homecoming Game vs. Akron

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo men's basketball team will hold an open practice on Saturday, Sept. 27 in Savage Arena prior to the football team's Homecoming game at 3:30 p.m. vs. Akron. The team will practice from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with fans encouraged to head over to the Rocket Walk at 1:00 p.m. to cheer on the football team upon their arrival to the Glass Bowl.

To attend the practice, fans should park in Lot 1 or Lot 2. To park in lots next to Savage Arena, fans will need to have a football parking pass.

Toledo opens its 2025-26 season on Monday, Nov. 3 when it hosts South Alabama in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge. The Rockets will also entertain Marshall (Nov. 8), Detroit Mercy (Nov. 15) and Youngstown State (Nov. 19) in Savage Arena in the month of November.

Junior guard Sonny Wilson ranked second on the team last year with 15.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 3.2 apg and is Toledo's lone returning starter. Sophomore guard Tyler Ode and sophomore Jaylan Ouwinga also are back this season.

The Rockets have added transfers Sean Craig (Sr., F, 6-7, 220, IUPU-Indy), Austin Parks (Jr., C, 6-10, 250, Ohio State), Chris Riddle (So., G, 6-5, 213, DePaul), Mynor Strong (So., G, 6-3, 175, Dodge City C.C.) and Kyler Vanderjagt (Sr., G, 6-4, 205, Central Michigan).

Season tickets for the men's basketball program are on sale now. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office at the Sullivan Athletic Complex in Savage Arena, contact the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office at 419-530-GOLD (4653) or go online to UTRockets.com/MBBTix.

Toledo Men's Basketball Open Practice
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
Time: Practice – 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Parking Info: Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be open for parking. Additional lots by Savage Arena will need to have football parking pass.