The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City Thunderβs broadcast reporter whose post-game interviews were deemed βmust-see TVβ for their interactive player hijinks will receive post-championship honors from ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City University in October.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ will host its annual Sports Spectacular fundraising event at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Will Rogers Theatre. The evening, which celebrates the achievements of ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½βs student-athletes, will also honor OKC Thunder personality Nick Gallo with the Abe Lemons-Paul Hansen Award for Sports Excellence and serve as the official introduction of ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½βs new athletic director.
Gallo, a staple of the OKC Thunder broadcast team since 2012, is widely known for his courtside reports and dynamic post-game interviews for television broadcasts. These interviews have garnered national attention for showcasing the camaraderie and culture of the team, creating a dedicated following of viewers and fans. Beyond the courtside, Gallo is a daily video reporter for the Thunderβs social channels, co-host of the Thunder Basketball Universe podcast, and a producer for OKC Thunder Films. He is a dedicated community volunteer for various organizations including the Positive Tomorrows school for underserved children. He is set to teach a seminar at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ this fall.
The event will also highlight the arrival of new Athletic Director Sadiaa Jones, who joined the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Stars in June. An Elk City native, she recently served as the executive athletic director for Dallas College in Texas.
The Sports Spectacular will begin with a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and program at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, and early reservations are highly encouraged.
For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tickets visit okcu.edu/SportsSpectacular or contact Jake Shaw at 405-208-5431.
