Dick Vitale, hall-of-fame commentator and “the voice of college basketball,” spoke at Mercer’s Executive Forum presented by BB&T on Oct. 12 ahead of basketball season. Vitale spoke in Atlanta and Macon at events co-sponsored by the Mercer Athletic Foundation. The events drew media attention in both Macon and Atlanta. The Forum also served to preview the Mercer basketball seasons, which officially begins on Oct. 16. Head Men’s Coach Bob Hoffman and Head Women’s Coach Janelle Jones got the crowds fired up at each event ahead of what should be an exciting season for each team.

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