During today’s games, each team is helping celebrate ‟This Game is No Secret,” an official initiative of a new social inclusion movement called Eracism. Eracism is committed to bringing forth change through education, awareness and action, with current and former college basketball coaches leading the way. Today’s games pay homage to John McLendon, whose North Carolina Central University team used his revolutionary up-tempo style to dominate a team from Duke University, 88-44, in a “Secret Game” in 1944. McLendon was the first African American coach to win an integrated national championship
Saint Michael’s College, the Northeast-10 Conference and the NCAA promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the venue. Also, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is prohibited. Masks must be worn properly at all times.
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Photos: Jim Laskarzewski '86