Oct. 16, 2009

CHICAGO- The start of official basketball practice is this weekend, and to mark the beginning of the Flames' preparation for 2009-10 an exclusive FlamesConnect podcast interview featuring UIC head men's basketball coach Jimmy Collins is now available for listening.

Adam Levinson, the play-by-play voice of the Flames, sits down with UIC's all-time winningest coach to discuss all things basketball.

Fans can listen to this podcast and others featuring exclusive interviews with UIC head coaches, staff and student-athletes in two ways:

1. Download the free UIC Athletics Widget and click on the "UIC Flames Podcasts" link

2. Download podcasts for free on iTunes by searching "UIC Flames."

Fans wishing to learn more about affordable and flexible UIC ticket plans are encouraged to call 312-413-UIC1 or visit www.uicflames.com and click on the "Tickets" tab on the Flames home page.