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Saluki Hall of Famer Jamaal Tatum reuniting some members of the 2002 and 2007 Sweet 16 teams for a fundraiser

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published August 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM CDT
Jamaal Tatum inside Banterra Center on August 7, 2025 with the Saluki Sweet 16 banners in the background.
Brad Palmer
Jamaal Tatum inside Banterra Center on August 7, 2025 with the Saluki Sweet 16 banners in the background.

Saluki basketball Hall of Famer Jamaal Tatum is bringing back to southern Illinois a remarkable collection of SIU basketball players from the 2002 and 2007 Sweet 16 teams to raise money for his non-profit Athletics Against Substance Abuse.

WSIU's Brad Palmer previewed next month's event with Tatum called Reunion at the Rim. Tickets are available here.

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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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