Philipsburg:----Former Student and basketball player of the University of St. Martin Robenson Gassant has earned his way on the starting line at the University of the Virgin Islands. The University of the Virgin Islands Men's Basketball Team is off to a great start posting a 2-1 record in the Intercollegic Athletic League (LAI) for the 2010 season. St. Maarten native Robenson Gassant has earned a spot in the starting line-up and has brought tremendous energy to the team. "Robenson has such a positive attitude and is a hard worker," said Head Coach Sean Georges. "He started off slow but has really earned his opportunity to be in the starting line up." Gassant was inserted into the starting line-up after the Bucs lost their season opener to the University of Puerto Rico Humacao campus 70-59. "I needed to shake things up a bit," Georges said. Robenson has been really doing well in practice so my staff and I decided to give him a chance." "I'm just glad for the opportunity," said Gassant who credits his strong start to his coach's encouragement and team support. "Coach Georges has really challenged me and my team has been very supportive. I've truly been blessed." Robenson also thanks the USM Intercollegiate Sports Exchange Foundation for allowing him to show case his love for the game during his time here in St. Maarten." He also thanked Paula Gordon, President of the USM ICSEF for pushing him and allowing him a chance to be apart o the Foundation. "Paula Gordon was that pushed me and be on the USM team, and later I played a major role as the PRO for the Foundation" Gassant stated he added that Sports in SXM definitely has a chance but the love for the game(s) has to be strong. The Foundation did many fundraising throughout the years and has earned it name here in St Maarten and thought-out the Caribbean.President of the Foundation stated that Robenson is just the beginning, she hopes that more students from USM will follow in his footsteps and become ative in the community. This can lead you to high places. Should anyone be interested in joining the foundation can contact the President Ms. Paula Gordon at the University of St. Maarten.
