“Look at Curry man, so inspirational” – Fans stunned as Warriors superstar takes up role in NCAA basketball as active player

Warriors star Stephen Curry has been making headlines lately after he recently decided to become AGM for the Davidson basketball team

“Look at Curry man, so inspirational” – Fans stunned as Warriors superstar takes up role in NCAA basketball as active player

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Stephen Curry has become a household name in the NBA over the past decade. He is one of the greatest shooters the NBA has ever witnessed in recent years. Curry is constantly shattering NBA records. He recently reached 25,000 career points, becoming the second-fastest guard to do it. However, the most recent headlines come from Curry’s off-field activities as he returns to his alma institution.

As reported by Shams Charania, Curry has agreed to a position as the new assistant general manager at his alma mater, Davidson College. Curry became the first prominent ‘active’ professional athlete in the United States to take on an administrative role with an NCAA team. This news made volumes in and around the NBA community.

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Curry is currently receiving immense praise through different social media platforms. Notably, the Davidson Wildcats have struggled, with a record of worse than .500 over the last three seasons. Their previous NCAA appearance was in 2022, and they were ousted in the first round.

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The Wildcats’ best season was in 2007-08, headed by none other than Stephen Curry. The team went undefeated in the conference, finishing with a 20-0 record. They also advanced to the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight, their finest finish in history.

As per Charania, Curry, who spent three years at Davidson (2006-09), will advise both the men’s and women’s squads based on his collegiate and professional experience. He will collaborate alongside general manager Austin Buntz, who formerly served on Under Armour’s global sports marketing team.

Fans love Stephen Curry’s recent decision to join NCAA basketball

Stephen Curry‘s recent decision to join the NCAA basketball team while actively playing in the NBA has undoubtedly caught everyone’s attention. Curry first partnered with Under Armour in 2013 and launched his own Curry Brand as a separate partnership with the company in 2020. In recent years, he secured a lifetime contract for shoes. Now, the NCAA basketball side, Davidson Wildcats.

Many fans took to various social media sites and apps to put forward their views regarding Curry’s huge decision. One fan wrote on X, “Look at Curry, man. So inspirational.” Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Curry has a great history with his alma matter. He established the NCAA single-season 3-point shooting record as a sophomore at Davidson. Also, Curry won the Conference Player of the Year award twice. Curry returned to Davidson in 2022 to finish his college education as a member of the Class of 2010. He additionally got elected to the school’s Hall of Fame.