Maine’s Hidden Gem: AJ Lopez Steals the Show
As I tuned in to a live college basketball game on a Thursday morning, I stumbled upon a thrilling matchup that left me hooked. The energy in the arena was electric, thanks to an unexpected crowd of enthusiastic middle schoolers on a field trip. Who knew weekday morning college basketball games could be a popular outing for kids?
A Unique Atmosphere
The NJIT team cleverly curated a playlist to get the young crowd on their feet, including Travis Scott’s ‘FE!N’, which sent the arena into a frenzy during a timeout. The kids’ infectious energy created an atmosphere that any school would envy. However, Maine’s AJ Lopez was not intimidated by the rowdy crowd.
Swag Personified
With the game on the line, Lopez sank a three-pointer to seal the deal, and then turned to the crowd of New Jersey sixth graders and gave them a dismissive shush. That’s not just confidence – that’s aura. It takes a special kind of player to silence a crowd of excited kids and own the moment.
Rooting for the Underdog
After witnessing Lopez’s fearlessness, I’m officially on the bandwagon, cheering for him and the Black Bears to take the America East title and make a run in the NCAA Tournament. With their attitude and swagger, they’ve got the potential to make a deep run as a 15-seed.
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