In a matter of hours, Indiana seniors De’Ron Davis and Devonte Green went from believing that they had done all that was needed to reach the first NCAA Tournament of their careers — to having it all taken away.
As the news rolled in, from the cancellation of the Big Ten Tournament to ultimately the NCAA Tournament as well, IU players watched as their seasons, and in the case of Davis and Green, their college careers, came to end. Several players took to social media to express their emotions about the surreal day.
First, a statement released by Indiana head coach Archie Miller on his Twitter account.
The year we make it to the big dance, the world is in a outbreak 😷 🤦🏾♂️
— De'Ron Davis (@DDavis2016) March 12, 2020
Devastating 😣😔 https://t.co/BjwZ2Gjvav
— Devonté Green (@ChefBoyArGreen) March 12, 2020
Most of the posts were an outpouring of support for Davis and Green, who were not allowed to realize their season long goal.
To my guys @DDavis2016 @ChefBoyArGreen …. thank you🖤🖤
— Armaan Franklin (@unkle44artty) March 12, 2020
A lot of love for my boys @ChefBoyArGreen & @DDavis2016 . Things didn’t go quite as planned, but accomplished a lot. Brothers for life.
— Joey Brunk (@JoeyBrunk) March 12, 2020
Im sick, not just for myself but for the seniors on the team who worked so hard for this. They deserve more @ChefBoyArGreen @DDavis2016
— TJD (@TrayceJackson) March 12, 2020
There was also shock, emotions, and disbelief. And for Al Durham, a need to perhaps just simplify for a minute.
— Joey Brunk (@JoeyBrunk) March 12, 2020
Feel Like A Movie
— Aljami Durham (@aldurham01) March 12, 2020
Nooooooooo https://t.co/ER0kYHxWuN
— Armaan Franklin (@unkle44artty) March 12, 2020
— Justin Smith (@justinsmith3_) March 12, 2020
For Green, there was one last plea to prove that a goal was, in fact, attained.
I still want to see selection Sunday @NCAA
— Devonté Green (@ChefBoyArGreen) March 12, 2020
And from those that are returning, there was a promise.
We’ll be back pic.twitter.com/XfcTlQxy2l
— Joey Brunk (@JoeyBrunk) March 12, 2020
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