Photo courtesy of SIU Athletics
Carbondale, IL – Saluki basketball Hall of Famer, Jamaal
Tatum and Athletics Against Substance Abuse (AASA) is proud to announce
Reunion at the Rim, a powerful evening of connection, inspiration, and
purpose; bringing together Saluki basketball legends (the 2002 and 2007
Sweet 16 teams), community advocates, and youth mentors to raise
awareness about substance abuse prevention through athletics.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 5:15–8:00
PM at the Giant City Lodge Banquet Room in Makanda, Illinois.
Highlights of the evening will include:
• Keynote Speaker: Chris Carr, former NBA player and SIU standout
• Panel Discussion moderated by Mike Reis with Coach Rodney Watson
• An exclusive art auction featuring original works by Jamaal Tatum
• Dinner, networking, and signed memorabilia from the legendary Sweet 16
Saluki teams
Only 80 seats are available for this intimate, purpose-driven gathering.
Proceeds support Athletics Against Substance Abuse, a nonprofit committed
to using sports as a platform to educate, uplift, and empower youth to live
drug-free lives.
“This event is more than a reunion, it’s a recommitment to the next
generation,” says Tatum, founder of AASA and former SIU All-American.
“We’re using the power of sports to spark real change.”
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/ReunionAttheRim2025
For more information, interviews, or media inquiries, contact:
info@aasaofficial.org and visit our website www.aasaofficial.org.
