FB

Sep 6,

Final

vs

L 26-27

FH

Sep 7,

Final

vs

W 4-0

WSOC

Sep 7,

Final

vs

L 0-3

MSOC

Sep 10,

6:00 p.m.

at

UMass Lowell

FH

Sep 12,

5 p.m.

at

Boston College

MSOC

Sep 13,

6:00 p.m.

at

New Hampshire

FB

Sep 13,

7:30 PM

at

Iowa

Reaction To Derrick Gordon Announcement

By Brian Henry on April 10, 2014 7:36 AM

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Massachusetts sophomore Derrick Gordon announced he was gay on Wednesday, becoming the first openly gay Division I men's basketball player.

University of Massachusetts Statements Of Support For Derrick Gordon

Massachusetts starter Derrick Gordon openly smiling after decision to come out as gay | espnW

Derrick Gordon finds his freedom | Outsports.com

'Why not me?' UMass' Derrick Gordon becomes first openly gay Division I men's college basketball player | GazetteNet.com

Derrick Gordon shares his story of coming out: 'Nobody in this world should be living their life in shame of who they really are' | masslive.com

Three individuals who helped Derrick Gordon publicly share that he is gay speak to UMass students about issues surrounding sexuality in sports | masslive.com

Why is this a story?: The importance of Derrick Gordon and his decision to come out | masslive.com

Campus reaction: UMass students proud of school, supportive of Derrick Gordon after his announcement that he is gay | masslive.com

UMass basketball guard Derrick Gordon is gay, few are shocked and that's progress | masslive.com

The moment: What it was like when UMass basketball guard Derrick Gordon told his family that he was gay | masslive.com

UMass men's basketball player Derrick Gordon comes out as gay | The Daily Collegian

UMass' Derrick Gordon possesses opportunity to be a role model | The Daily Collegian

UMass basketball player Gordon comes out as gay | USA Today

Derrick Gordon's family had mixed reactions when he came out as gay | USA Today

Derrick Gordon's mom details how he came out as gay to family, offers support for son | NJ.com

For gay athletes, acceptance gains momentum: Editorial | NJ.com

UMass' Derrick Gordon is first openly gay male D-I basketball player | CBSSports.com

Why Derrick Gordon coming out is important, and a story | CBSSports.com

Derrick Gordon becomes first openly gay Division I basketball player | Sporting News

Jason Collins inspired UMass' Derrick Gordon to come out as gay - NBA - Sporting News

UMass's Derrick Gordon announces he is gay | The Boston Globe

UMass basketball player announces he's gay | Boston Herald

Buckley: Inspiration is the real story for Derrick Gordon | Boston Herald

UMass guard Derrick Gordon comes out as first openly gay male D-I basketball player | One And One - SI.com

UMass basketball player Derrick Gordon announces he's gay | Columbia Missourian

Hochman: Derrick Gordon joins trailblazing for gay acceptance in sports | The Denver Post

Social Media Reaction

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Storify: Teammates, community show support for Derrick Gordon | The Daily Collegian

Video & Audio Links

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College basketball player comes out as gay | MSNBC

Gary Parrish talks to Derek Kellogg about Derrick Gordon coming out | ESPN Sports Radio Memphis