Dr. Weber was a huge key to Bezzant’s success this fall, making a plan for him each day and constantly encouraging him. It’s all been worth it, from her perspective.
“He took a test on a Wednesday that was the final test he needed to pass,” Weber said. “I wanted him to pass it so bad, because he had worked so hard. I was more thrilled when he passed that than any of his games, not only just because he could play but that he had accomplished that big hurdle.”
All that hard work was also not lost on his teammates or coaches.
“I’m proud of him in the aspect that he is going to get his degree,” said Diaz, Bezzant’s closest friend on the team and roommate. “Of course, I’m proud of him for the stuff he’s doing on the court. He’s key to our team, but I’m really proud of him that he is going to get out of here and graduate and have his degree.
“When basketball is done, he will have something to rely on and I’m proud of him for that.”