The privilege to compete at what is known as the “Mecca of basketball†is any college basketball player’s dream and for the Rams, an opportunity such as this has a significance of all sorts.
“It’s my dream for sure,†senior point guard Joey Rodriguez said. “It’s a great opportunity on a national stage in front of the world, and we couldn’t ask for more at the beginning of the year so it’s just so exciting.â€
While playing at the Garden may be a dream come true for some, the forthcoming experience has a different impact on Richmond native Brandon Rozzell.
“It’s a great feeling for me coming from Richmond and not being in New York more than one time and not seeing Madison Square Garden ever but on TV,†Rozzell said. “Getting to step into that building and play basketball as a VCU Ram is an honor for me, especially being from Richmond.â€
