Every year, the Varsity basketball team matches up against a group of returning NDB alumni basketball players in a highly anticipated match over Thanksgiving break. This year, the annual tradition continues, with the game to take place on November 27th. Many NDB graduates plan on coming back to campus to compete against the current team in a friendly yet competitive matchup.

For many alumni, this game represents the nostalgic return to the court where they once developed their love for the game. Whether they graduated in 2024 or years ago, the game serves as a nostalgic reunion for all involved, allowing for the rekindling of past friendships and reminiscing about past athletic seasons. Both Varsity athletes and Alumni team members are looking forward to the game, as it is a chance to join together and reconnect with their former teammates who they once played with before.

Key player of the Varsity team, Junior Julianna Loar, is looking forward to playing in the game and seeing everybody.

“I’m so excited because I get a chance to see my old teammates who I haven’t seen since they left for college,” said Loar. “Also, it’s a fun way to get everyone back together which is perfect with Thanksgiving around the corner”.

This event has become a beloved tradition for members of the basketball community at NDB. Alumni players, coaches, and current athletes prepare for weeks in advance to get ready for this intense matchup. For the Varsity team, the competition is more than just a friendly game. This is an opportunity for them to test their skills and measure their progress as they match up against those who played before them. It is a unique opportunity for the team to experience the energy and skills of the alumni, who bring great experience and a connection to the deep history of the basketball program.

As the 2024 edition of the Alumni Basketball Game approaches, all players involved are excited for a chance to compete, reminisce, and strengthen the community.