Last fall, Xander joined a Special Olympics basketball team. He was one of the youngest and smallest members of the team, but still had a great time shooting baskets and learning to play on a team. His team had the special honor of being invited to play in the first ever Unified Blue White Game at Rupp Arena with some past University of Kentucky players. He got to shoot baskets in Rupp Arena, meet and learn skills from past players, then tour the locker rooms at the end of the night. And to Xander, it was just another big court to play and shoot baskets! He also loved the giant electronic scoreboard / speaker on the ceiling. That was probably his favorite part of the day!
Xander shooting during warm ups ...
Showing off his basketball of choice for the evening ...
Standing at center court ...
Drills with past players ...
Drills with past players ...
Some one on one coaching ...
Taking a break with Dad in the lower level stands ...
Touring the locker room ...
It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We have loved our Special Olympics Kentucky experiences!
