The first Hope Hoops Club luncheon of the Hope College basketball season will be held Monday, Jan. 7, beginning at noon in the Maas Center on the Hope campus.

The Hoops Club luncheons have become a Hope College basketball tradition featuring coach Glenn Van Wieren, his staff and members of the Flying Dutchmen team.

Video highlights are shown of the previous week's action and upcoming opponents are previewed.

Jack Smith of Holland will again serve as chair of the luncheons. He has also arranged for special guests who will be featured throughout the season.

The buffet luncheon cost is $7.00 per person. No advance reservations are needed. All friends of Hope athletics are invited to attend.