Growing up near one of the only major universities in Vermont, there's no wonder I grew up a big Catamount fan. It also helps when the majority of your family also attended college there. Ever since I was little I remember attending basketball games on the weekend with my family. From the excitement of the game or the roar of the crowd, my family looked forward to going to the games every weekend during the winter. That's probably why I never learned how to ski, I was always too busy watching basketball. Although I don't attend the school, you can always find me rooting for the Catamounts. Here are 10 signs you grew up watching UVM basketball...
1. You dreamed of one day playing at Patrick Gym
Whether it was for AAU, your high school championship game, or the lucky chance you get to play for the Catamounts themselves, every Vermont basketball player dreams of one day playing at Patrick Gym. This is where it all happens, and you dream of one day playing the game here.
2. You owned a lot of green and gold
The only time you told yourself you would wear the two colors together; to support your favorite team of course!
3. You always wanted your picture taken with Rally Cat
I mean who wouldn't want their picture taken with the coolest mascot?
4. You always knew when they scored a three-pointer
For as long as I can remember, the announcer always calls a three-pointer by calling the player's last name and saying "...FOR THREE"
5.Your love of basketball started at Patrick Gym
6. You consider Tom Brennan a legend
Let's face it, although he's been retired for 10+ years, the man is still a legend at UVM
7. You still remember watching the NCAA Game against Syracuse
Probably one of the most exciting games to go down in UVM history. UVM(13) beat Syracuse(4) in the first game of the first round of NCAA tournament. FROM THE PARKING LOT!! I would highly recommend watching the re-cap below
8. You always saw someone you knew at the games
Don't underestimate Vermont. We may be small, but we all come out to see our favorite team play
9. The chants were always stuck in your head the rest of the day
GO CATS GO!
10. Your love of basketball started here
I began playing basketball around 7 or 8, but my love for the game started at Patrick Gym. After every game, all I wanted to do was practice shooting with my dad, and although I wasn't always the best player, I never gave up. I have to thank the UVM basketball program for giving me so many childhood memories I will never forget.
