EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP legend and Naismith Hall of Fame member Tim Hardaway will be the special guest at this year’s annual fundraiser for UTEP Athletics, the university announced.
The Texas Western Round Up will be at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Don Haskins Center.
The fundraiser had previously been called Orange Fever Fiesta.
Texas Western Round Up will feature dinner and drinks, a live band, silent and live auctions. UTEP head coaches, student-athletes and spirit squads will be in attendance. Keeping with the “Texas Western” theme, guests are encouraged to don their boots and western wear, UTEP said in its announcement.
“We are excited to bring a fresh look to this event in 2025,” UTEP Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter said. “The Don Haskins Center will offer a very special environment and we’re thrilled to bring back Miner legend Tim Hardaway. It’s going to be a great time for a tremendous cause, raising funds for UTEP student-athlete scholarships.”
Tickets are $199 each and include an open bar.
Tables of 10 are available for $1,800, or $5,000 for the opportunity to sit with Tim Hardaway.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Event sponsorships are also available, including access to a VIP meet and greet with Tim Hardaway and exclusive parking. Call (915) 747-8759 for more information.
Hardaway led the Miners to four consecutive NCAA Tournament bids from 1985-89 before enjoying an illustrious pro career. He was a five-time NBA All-Star while playing for the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers.
Bidding is now open for the silent and live auctions.
To register and start placing your bids, text Texas Western Round Up to 243725. Bidding closes at 8 p.m. MT on June 1.
Silent auction items include:
- Private loge box for the sold-out Coldplay concert at the Sun Bowl in June
- Travel with the UTEP football team to the Sept. 6 game at national power Texas, including VIP access
- Premier reserved parking for the 2025-26 UTEP men’s basketball season
- Tickets for eight people in the new Gold Deluxe section for UTEP football home games
- “El Chuco” UTEP football helmet
Live auction items include:
- Helicopter Adventure flying over El Paso and New Mexico, featuring brunch in Old Mesilla
- One-day training session with former UTEP star quarterback Jordan Palmer (QB Summit) and NFL quarterbacks
- “Glory Road” piece of the Don Haskins Center floor
Speaking Rock Entertainment is the presenting sponsor. Other elements of the event will be sponsored by Commercial Screen Printing, Fox Auto Team, Franklin Building Materials, HUB International, Oscar Arrieta’s All State Agency, Sodexo UTEP and Wyler Industrial Works.
For more information, contact the Miner Athletic Club at (915) 747-8759 or email mac@utep.edu.
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