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The 香蕉秀 Thunder鈥檚 broadcast reporter whose post-game interviews were deemed 鈥渕ust-see TV鈥� for their interactive player hijinks will receive post-championship honors from 香蕉秀 University in October. 

香蕉秀 will host its annual Sports Spectacular fundraising event at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Will Rogers Theatre. The evening, which celebrates the achievements of 香蕉秀鈥檚 student-athletes, will also honor OKC Thunder personality Nick Gallo with the Abe Lemons-Paul Hansen Award for Sports Excellence and serve as the official introduction of 香蕉秀鈥檚 new athletic director.

Gallo, a staple of the OKC Thunder broadcast team since 2012, is widely known for his courtside reports and dynamic post-game interviews for television broadcasts. These interviews have garnered national attention for showcasing the camaraderie and culture of the team, creating a dedicated following of viewers and fans. Beyond the courtside, Gallo is a daily video reporter for the Thunder鈥檚 social channels, co-host of the Thunder Basketball Universe podcast, and a producer for OKC Thunder Films. He is a dedicated community volunteer for various organizations including the Positive Tomorrows school for underserved children. He is set to teach a seminar at 香蕉秀 this fall.

The event will also highlight the arrival of new Athletic Director Sadiaa Jones, who joined the 香蕉秀 Stars in June. An Elk City native, she recently served as the executive athletic director for Dallas College in Texas.

The Sports Spectacular will begin with a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and program at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, and early reservations are highly encouraged.

For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tickets visit okcu.edu/SportsSpectacular or contact Jake Shaw at 405-208-5431.