SLU head coach Josh Schertz will be entering his second season with the Billikens in 2025-26. (Photo: Cedric Williams)

Jason Barnes
Special to the Editor

ST. LOUIS, MO — The Saint Louis University men’s basketball team will hold an open practice on Thursday, July 31 at Chaifetz Arena.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with practice scheduled to officially begin at 7 p.m.

Parking is available in the Fred Weber Lot. Fans should enter Chaifetz Arena through the O’Loughlin Family Champions Center. The practice is free to attend.

This will be the final practice of the 2025 summer session for the Billikens, who will then get a couple of weeks off for summer vacation, before classes begin in August. The team will begin official practice for the upcoming 2025-26 NCAA season in October.

The next opportunity to see SLU on the court will be at Billiken Madness, which is set for Friday, September 26, during SLU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend.

The Billiken players will also stick around after Thursday’s practice for photos and autographs with fans and alumni.

Head coach Josh Schertz is also expected to address the crowd and speak about where the program sits as it gets ready for the new season.