Valparaiso University will celebrate the beginning of men's and women's basketball practice with "Midnight Mayhem" on Fri., Oct. 11 at 11 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center arena. The event is free and open to the public. Entertainer Frank Birdsall will be performing.

The men's and women's teams will each conduct their first practices of the season. Contests for fans will also be held.