NBA Academy graduate Riyanshu Negi to play for Crandall University in Canada

MUMBAI: So focussed was Riyanshu Negi on playing basketball and studying in Canada that he kept bombarding Todd McKillop, head coach, Crandall University, with emails, seeking an opportunity to be part of his team.

And it finally came to him a few weeks back and the NBA Academy India graduate Negi immediately committed to Crandall University in New Brunswick, Canada. He will attend Crandall University on a scholarship starting September. He becomes the third NBA Academy India graduate to sign with a collegiate programme in North America. The others are Pranav Prince, Amaan Sandhu and Lalhnehpuia Chhakchhuak.

"I started emailing the coach last year and at that time he was like, they only make offers to three international students and the coach was like 'I really want you, but I can't have you because of the policy'. He already had three international players. So, I kept on emailing. He was like 'I might have an international spot' and I was really excited. As I said I have been emailing the coach from last year and so it meant a lot to get this chance," said Negi during an online interaction on Thursday. He said he was really excited about playing in Crandall University.

Negi, who joined NBA Academy India in 2017 as part of the inaugural class of student-athletes, most recently played for DME Sports Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. IANS

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