KALAMAZOO, MI - Tucker Haymond was first introduced to the Western Michigan University basketball program by chance more than 11 years ago in the paradise of Hawaii.
If you were to ask Haymond now, though, the 22-year-old WMU senior from Seattle might tell you that he's found his own little slice of paradise in Kalamazoo.
University Arena is treasure to Haymond, and on Friday he expressed his appreciation for what it's meant to him. After he scored the game's final point from the free-throw line with 5 seconds left to cap a 24-point effort, he turned and made his way to the center of the court.