CHICAGO – An exciting season of exceptional promise and potential awaits fans at Credit Union 1 Arena in 2023-24 as the UIC basketball programs enter their second year in the Missouri Valley Conference. Season tickets are on sale now for both the men's and women's programs as the Flames host a challenging slate of non-conference contests along with key conference matchups.
 
Fourth-year men's basketball head coach Luke Yaklich will debut a talented roster in 2023-24, including nine new players and seven significant returners. A pair of starters — senior guard Toby Okani (11.0 ppg., 7.1 rpg.) and junior forward Filip Skobalj (7.7 ppg., team-high 61 three-pointers) — headline the returning Flames, while graduate student guard (and Chicago native) Marquise Kennedy leads a dynamic incoming class that features six transfers. The Flames battled through a number of injuries last season, a campaign that was highlighted by seven wins at Credit Union 1 Arena, matching the most for the program during Yaklich's tenure.

"Playing in the heart of Chicago on campus at Credit Union 1 Arena is one of the things that makes our program truly unique," Yaklich said. "With a mix of new faces and key returners from last season, we are prepared for the challenge in our second season in The Valley. This season presents a wonderful opportunity to experience Chicago's College Team firsthand."
 
The UIC women's basketball program is coming off a historic 2022-23 season that saw the Flames advance to the postseason for the third time in school history. UIC is looking to carry that momentum forward in head coach Ashleen Bracey's second year at the helm with nine players returning, led by starting senior guards Jaida McCloud (12.2 ppg., 6.2 rpg.) and Kristian Young (6.2 ppg., 5.0 rpg.). UIC also has eight newcomers this year, including Chicago natives Krystyna Ellew, Keimari Rimmer and Makiyah Williams, all of whom transferred into the program in the offseason.
 
"Competing in front of the home crowd is always special for our program and we can't wait to make lasting memories with our fans at Credit Union 1 Arena this year," Bracey said. "We made strong strides in our first season in the Missouri Valley Conference and we are eagerly looking forward to continuing to build on last year's growth and take one step closer to bringing Chicago its first MVC women's basketball championship."
 
UIC basketball offers some of the most affordable family entertainment in the Chicagoland area. Fans can catch the Flames all season long at Credit Union 1 Arena, with information regarding 2023-24 season ticket packages outlined below.
 
Men's Basketball
 
Fans have several options to cheer on the Flames for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
 
The Flames Family Plan (two adult/two youth age 18 and under) will provide four Lower Level Baseline season tickets, located in the end zone sections of Credit Union 1 Arena, for just $249.
 
Lower Level Sideline tickets are priced at $250 per seat. UIC faculty, staff and recent alumni may also purchase Lower Level Sideline tickets at a discounted rate of $200 per seat. Courtside season tickets are available for $450 per seat.
 
Loge Courtside season ticket packages put fans right in the heart of the action and start at $1,800 for two seats and two Courtside Club season passes. Fans can also purchase four Loge Courtside season tickets and four Courtside Club season passes for $3,600.
 
All men's basketball season ticket packages, except the Lower Level Baseline/Flames Family Plan, will also require a donation to the Flames Athletic Fund.
 
A seating chart of Credit Union 1 Arena with season ticket and FAF donation information is below.
 

 
Women's Basketball
Season tickets for the 2023-24 women's basketball season come at a wide variety of price points.
 
General Admission season tickets are priced at $50 per seat, while Courtside season tickets can be purchased for $75 per seat. Loge Courtside season tickets are available for $250 (two seats) or $500 (four seats).
 
The women's basketball Courtside and Loge Courtside season ticket packages will also require a donation to the Flames Athletic Fund.
 
A full seating chart with season ticket pricing and Flames Athletic Fund donation information can be found below.
 

 
The UIC men's basketball program starts its 2023-24 regular season home schedule Nov. 10 with a non-conference clash against Little Rock. The UIC women will tip off their regular season home slate Nov. 17 against Southeast Missouri State.
 
For more information regarding 2023-24 UIC men's and women's basketball season tickets and joining the Flames Athletic Fund, visit UICFlames.com/Tickets or call 312-413-UIC1 (8421). For more information on Flames basketball, fans are encouraged to visit UICFlames.com, or follow the Flames on social media through Twitter (@UIC_MBB, @UIC_WBB and @UICFlames) and Instagram (@uic_mbb, @uic_wbb and @uicflames).