Finish Line Features #theFundamentals In Online Basketball Contest

The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) today announced an opportunity for fans to select the overall winner of its #theFundamentals basketball contest from four finalists.

Over the last four weeks, basketball aficionados across the country have been submitting videos to #theFundamentals contest highlighting their dribbling, shooting, dunking and all-around basketball skills. Entries were submitted via Twitter, Instagram, Vine and YouTube. Each week, video submissions were reviewed and voted on by four of the most trusted basketball influencers on the web.

Fans may view the finalists and vote by visiting http://blog.finishline.com/thefundamentals/. Voting runs now through Tuesday, October 14 at 9:00 p.m. (PT) with the contest champion heading to New York City in February for pro basketball’s biggest weekend of the year.

The four finalists include (caution: user-generated content may contain explicit language):

“Our response has been incredible,” said Danielle Quatrochi, Finish Line’s Vice President, Digital. “Through this innovative outreach, we’ve engaged our social media followers from all corners of the country, showcasing their amazing talent. The four judges, with their skill and understanding of the sport as well as their social media influence, pushed athletes to take their game to the next level. Now it’s up to the fans to determine who takes the top prize and heads to New York City next February.”

For background on the #theFundamentals, check out this video.

About The Finish Line, Inc.
The Finish Line, Inc. is a premium retailer of athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Finish Line has approximately 1,020 Finish Line branded locations primarily in U.S. malls and shops inside Macy’s department stores and employs more than 14,000 sneakerologists who help customers every day connect with their sport, their life and their style. Online shopping is available at www.finishline.com and www.macys.com. Mobile shopping is available at m.finishline.com. Follow Finish Line on Twitter at Twitter.com/FinishLine and “like” Finish Line on Facebook at Facebook.com/FinishLine.

Finish Line also operates the Running Specialty Group. This includes 59 specialty running stores in 13 states and the District of Columbia under The Running Company, Run On!, Blue Mile, Boulder Running Company, Roncker’s Running Spot, Running Fit, VA Runner and Capital RunWalk banners. More information is available at www.run.com or www.boulderrunningcompany.com.

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Contacts:

The Finish Line, Inc.
Dianna L. Boyce, Corporate Communications, 317-613-6577

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