10/28/2026 10:00:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Nominate a Young Raiders Fan for On-Court Recognition at the Nutter Center
DAYTON, OH - Wright State Athletics, in partnership with Dayton Children's Hospital, is proud to introduce the Junior Raider of the Game - a community recognition program honoring one young fan at every home Wright State Raiders Men's Basketball game and select Women's Basketball games during the 2026–27 season at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.
One child per game. Named on the PA. Featured on the videoboard. On the court with the Raiders before tip-off. This is college basketball rooted in the Dayton community -Â built around kids and the families who love the game.
NOMINATION FORM
WHAT IS THE JUNIOR RAIDER OF THE GAME?Â
The Junior Raider of the Game is a season-long fan recognition program created by Wright State Raiders Athletics in partnership with Dayton Children's Hospital. For the home games, a child between the ages of 5 and 12 is selected to receive a special on-court experience at the Nutter Center in Fairborn, Ohio.
Selected Junior Raiders receive:
- PA introduction by the Nutter Center announcer during pre-game warmups
- Name featured on the Nutter Center videoboard
- On-court access with family during pre-game warmups
- Dayton Children's Hospital swag bag to take home
HOW TO NOMINATE A CHILD FOR JUNIOR RAIDER OF THE GAME
Nominating a child is fast and free. Here's how it works:
Step 1 — Submit a Nomination
Fill out the online nomination form at the link below. Tell us about the child and why they deserve the spotlight. Takes less than two minutes.
Step 2 — Wright State Athletics Reviews Nominations
Wright State Athletics staff, in partnership with Dayton Children's Hospital, selects one Junior Raider per home game. All nominations are kept on file and considered for every remaining game throughout the season.
Step 3 — Game Night Recognition at the Nutter Center
The selected child is introduced by name on the Nutter Center PA during pre-game warmups and recognized on the videoboard as the Junior Raider of the Game.
Step 4 — On-Court Experience
The Junior Raider and their family receive on-court access during pre-game warmups at the Nutter Center — plus a Dayton Children's Hospital swag bag to take home.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR JUNIOR RAIDER OF THE GAME?
- Children between the ages of 5 and 12
- Must be attending the Wright State home game on the date of selection
- Nomination must be submitted by a parent or guardian
- All nominations are held on file and considered for future home games throughout the 2026–27 season
NOMINATE A JUNIOR RAIDER TODAY
Know a young Raiders fan in the Dayton area who deserves the moment? Nominations are open for all 15 home Men's Basketball games during the 2026–27 Wright State Raiders season at the Nutter Center.
