Kneeling alongside the scorers table with sweat dripping down his forehead and determination shining in his eyes, Matt McQuaid was ready to make his Spartan debut. It was Nov. 4, 2015 and the countless hours McQuaid had spent in the gym were about to pay off on the hardwood at the Breslin Center.
“I was just thinking that I needed to let the game come to me,” said McQuaid. “That was surreal. This is one of the biggest programs in the country, and it’s just an honor to be a part of it.”
At the 16:30 mark, McQuaid’s name was called.