With the people of America finally accepting the two words “gay” and “sportsman” in the same sentence, we have finally entered the era of straight and gay players acknowledging one another and playing like its nothing. Because it is nothing.
Derrick Gordon, sophomore shooting guard for UMass has formally announced that his is gay. The first openly gay player in D-1 college basketball.
The story is quite quirky and very interesting as ESPN W break the news to the masses. I highly suggest you read it because it’s a very interesting story. Here’s a snippet…
I was thinking about summer plans and just being around my teammates and how it was going to be.
I just thought, ‘Why not now? Why not do it in the offseason when it’s the perfect time to let my teammates know and everybody know my sexuality
Again I urge you read it. It’s a great piece.
