“All for Detrick:” How tragedy and family drove Ishmael Leggett to success on the court

Ishmael with his father Detrick during his official visit at URI in 2019. PHOTO CREDIT: Ishmael Leggett On a regular day during his freshman year at St. John’s College High School in his hometown of Washington D.C., Ishmael Leggett was on his way to his high school varsity basketball game. He was sitting in the…

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From walk-on to record-holder: Johnathan Buchanan’s journey to the top

Buchanan has been tremendous this season, winning the weight throw in all three competitions he’s been in. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com When Johnathan Buchanan began his collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island in 2018, he was a walk-on with a slim chance of sticking with the team.  Now, he’s one of the most decorated…

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