CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.---The 2008-09 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s basketball team remains in the national spotlight following its Southern Conference Championship season and 10th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.  The team has been highlighted throughout the tournament week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Head Coach John Shulman and his six seniors; Nicchaeus Doaks, Zach Ferrell, Kevin Goffney, Khalil Hartwell, Stephen McDowell and Keyron Sheard, will be live guests of Chattanooga’s newest fan.

“It has been a big week for our team and these seniors,” said Shulman.  “The attention we have received and support from so many places makes it all the more special.  This is a great opportunity to say thanks and give the seniors a chance to go out on a positive note.

“National television appearance,” smiled Shulman.  “I think that does it.”

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon airs at 12:30 a.m. every night on NBC.  Fallon has taken the place of Conan O’Brian who moves to the 11:30 p.m. time slot held by Jay Leno and Johnny Carson.  Late Night started with David Letterman in 1982.  Fallon premiered as the host on March of this year.

The show adopted the Mocs as its team for its tournament run.  It has featured a video about the team and school, invited members of the band and spirit squad as well as alum Dennis Haskins (Saved by the Bell’s Mr. Belding).  A song which can best be described as an “Ode to John Shulman” was created as well.

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