RICHMOND, Ky. – Late Night With The Colonels, the third annual collaboration between the Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball team and the city of Richmond will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Dillingham Park.
 
Fans will be able to get their first look at the 2025-26 team.  There will be a dunk contest, a 3-point contest and team drills.  The Colonels will hold an autograph session, with a special event edition poster, following the scrimmage.
 
Last year, Dillingham Park underwent its first revitalization since 1999.  Updates included a new surface on the basketball court, new backboards and goals, fencing repairs, water fountain, new signage, a brand new playground, a new ADA accessible path and a free little library box. 
 
The playground and basketball court reflect the colors of the Richmond Ramblers from the old Richmond High School (navy and gold) and EKU (maroon) to represent the Town & Gown relationship between the city and the university.  Richmond High once stood on the grounds of the nearby Telford Community Center YMCA.
 
The support of EKU men's basketball from the Richmond and Madison County community has been strong for many years.  Late Night With The Colonels allows Richmond's team to bring the Most Exciting 40 Minutes In Sports directly to the community at Dillingham Park in downtown Richmond.
 
Dillingham Park is located at the corner of Linden Street and Pine Street near the Telford Community Center YMCA.
 
As Richmond's team, EKU basketball is honored to represent the community on and off the court.