BRoy's UW jersey to be retired

by Bretski on Jan 21, 2009 3:17 PM PST

Sincere apologies if this has already been posted. I didn't see it up here, but I can't keep up with all the content at the BEdge these days.

Reposted from an update from the Fans of Brandon Roy facebook group:

Brandon Roy to have his University of Washington Jersey Retired tomorrow

Today at 2:53pm

Brandon Roy will have his No. 3 jersey retired in a ceremony prior to UW's game against USC tomorrow, becoming the second Husky player to receive such an honor. Bob Houbregs' No. 25 is the only other jersey the school has ever retired.

Roy, now playing in the NBA with the Portland Trailblazers, will be in attendance for the game.

"Honestly, I can't put it into words because I've never really dreamed of the day of having my jersey retired," Brandon said about the Honor. "I've been thinking, 'How does it feel? Could I imagine this?' As a kid, I always wanted to play college basketball. As I got older I saw that U-Dub was realistic but I just wanted to have a good career there. I never thought I would be one of the guys they would retire (their jersey). It's hard to explain. It's humbling. It's a very humbling experience. And I think as far as my accomplishments it definitely shoots right to the top."

Roy is remembered most by Husky fans as the catalyst for the revival of a UW basketball program that went four seasons in between NCAA tournament appearances, then made three straight during Roy's career.

His team-leading 20.2 points per game in the 2005-2006 season earned him a spot as a first-team All-American while leading the Huskies to their second consecutive run to the Sweet 16.

"You're talking about a guy who was here for four years," UW coach Lorenzo Romar said. "A guy who was part of three consecutive NCAA tournament teams. ... He was the player of the year in our conference his senior year and he was also a first-team All-American, and there are just not many that have got that done."

Fans can watch the ceremony live at www.GoHuskies.com

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I meant to make this a fanshot

More Blazing, Less Trailing

by Bretski on Jan 21, 2009 3:20 PM PST reply actions

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Brandon Roy is the Shawn Kemp of monogamy
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by TheTinfoil on Jan 21, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions

There's a great Q & A with B Roy

on their website if anyone knows how to link it.
I don’t, sorry!

by bustabucket on Jan 21, 2009 3:41 PM PST reply actions

http://gohuskies.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012009aab.html

honor rasheed wallace

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by Zaron5551 on Jan 21, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions

I'll be there

by ericande on Jan 21, 2009 11:12 PM PST reply actions

Anyway we can change it and pretend Roy went to a different college?

WSU FTW!

I'm a Blazers fan and If you ban me from your blog, I'll sue you!
Please don't feed the trolls.
God forgives, tominhawaii doesn't.

by tominhawaii on Jan 22, 2009 3:56 AM PST reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Don’t worry, I’m sure Weaver will be an all-star one day.

by ericande on Jan 22, 2009 9:07 AM PST up reply actions

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I’m finally back around a computer after the game yesterday evening. It was a great game to be at. To see the crowd’s reaction to B-Roy was special to say the least. I feel particularly privileged as I attended UW for four years with Brandon, met him several times and saw first hand what he did to elevate our basketball program. Now I get to watch him play every game for the Blazers, my favorite professional sports team, and see him turn this team from the dregs of the nba to the most promising young team in the league. I took a ton of photos at the ceremony and game, I’ll try to get around to posting some tomorrow.

by ericande on Jan 24, 2009 12:25 AM PST reply actions