Randy Peterson

rpeterson@dmreg.com

Midnight Madness?

Someplace in this world, yes, but Iowa State basketball madness actually starts at

6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 18, the men's and women's teams partaking in fan-festive activities at Hilton Coliseum.

Admission is free. "You just have to bring the magic," according to the press release announcing the event.

It will be fans' first opportunity to meet the teams, and the night includes a 3-point shooting competition, a dunk contest, and autograph session.

It will last an hour, but fans can still hang around Hilton and watch on the video board the Cyclones' 7 p.m. football game at Texas.

Here's the schedule:

Event Timeline

5:30 p.m. Doors Open to the Public

- South, Lower West and North Doors

6:00 p.m. Hilton Madness Begins

- Team Introductions

- 2013-14 NCAA Tournament Banners

- 3-Point Shooting Competition

- Dunk Contest

7:00 p.m. Football Game Watch

- Iowa State vs. Texas displayed on videoboard

7:30 p.m. Autograph Session Begins (in Johnny's)

- The line for the autograph session will form along the inner-concourse.