Considering that the entire weekend revolves around food and basketball, there is no better way to start off the festivities than with some good grub! Each Wednesday night before State, the guys get together to kick-off the weekend with what has become known as the annual "Pre-State Dinner". This tradition started with Javan, Seth, and Micah at BW3's back in 2001. In 2007 the Findlay Crew (Dad,Don, and Geoff) joined in on the fun and the tradition was born. Careful consideration goes into the restaurant selection process for each year...similar to the selection process the Olympic Committee goes through when naming the site for the summer and winter olympics. Past sites from left to right include Eddie George's Grill 27 (2007), Champs at Easton (2008), Thurman's Cafe (2009), Montgomery Inn (2010), Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill (2011), BJ's Brewhouse (2012), Smith and Wollensky (2013), and Dave and Busters (2014). 2015 was the first year there was not a pre-state dinner due to a family surgery, but the tradition picked right back up with Brio at Easton (2016), Elevator in downtown Columbus (2017), and Firebirds Wood Fire Grill (2018).
2019 marks the 10 year anniversary of our pre-state dinner at Thurman Cafe, so the 2019 spot this year will be the new Son of Thurman in Delaware!
2019 marks the 10 year anniversary of our pre-state dinner at Thurman Cafe, so the 2019 spot this year will be the new Son of Thurman in Delaware!