Join Us: The annual Hornets Heroes Gala is a night filled with drinks, dinner, dancing and the opportunity to interact with Hornets players, coaches, and executives. Unlike any other gala around, guests pair their tuxes and dresses with their favorite pair of sneakers and enjoy a night on the basketball court with five-star cuisine, a nationally recognized master of ceremonies and the opportunity to meet NBA stars—all while celebrating some of the heroes of our community.

Jay Bilas, known for his extensive knowledge of men’s basketball and insightful analysis about the sports industry, joined ESPN in 1995. Bilas, who is featured on ESPN’s game and studio coverage, calls the top men’s college basketball games involving the nation’s marquee teams and conferences every week throughout the season. He is a regular contributor on several ESPN shows and platforms, including SportsCenter, Get Up! and ESPN Radio. Bilas is a nine-time Emmy nominee. The New York Times Bestselling author of “Toughness: Developing True Strength on and Off the Court,” Bilas also writes for ESPN.com, and was awarded the Best Column of the Year in 2007 by The United States Basketball Writers Association.

For more information on sponsorships and tickets for 2023, please contact Betsy Mack at bmack@hornets.com