As the NCAA slogan goes, 'the Road ends here' in Houston. The largest city in Texas turned out to be familiar territory for some of the members of the Aztec team.
“Here with the elevated court and March Madness everywhere, Final Four logos are everywhere, it's insane," Byrd said.
Elijah Saunders is another forward on the team. He said the size of the stadium will not be a distraction for the team. “You shortly realize it’s still just a basketball court. Even though it’s in the middle of such a big arena, it’s still just 94 feet and two hoops, so nothing should change, really, for us," he said.NRG Stadium in Houston is built to hold up to 72,000 fans and is the venue for the NCAA Final Four round of the March Madness tournament, this weekend, in Houston, Texas, March 30, 2023.As the NCAA slogan goes,"the Road ends here" in Houston.
Aztecs Forward Aguek Arop and his family escaped to Houston 20 years ago as refugees from the war-torn African nation of Sudan.“This is where it all started. Knowing they left everything behind for an opportunity for their children to have a better life. Being back in Houston, I can’t help but think about my parents," he said.
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