Basketball managers earn national recognition for play

From left to right, Ben Claussen, Ryan Wolfgang, Corey Yoder, Jamison Days, Nate Bickar and Sam Fowler, managers of Ohio University's men’s basketball team, pose for a portrait during basketball practice at The Convo on Feb. 1.By day, the managers for Ohio’s men’s basketball team blend into the background.

Rebounding shots, mopping up sweat and delivering Gatorade are just a few daily duties.

It’s not a glamorous job by any means.

But by night, the ragtag group arises from their normal position in the folding chair next to the hoops and become stars in their own right.

The night before the Bobcats do battle, the managers play the opposing team in a manager-on-manager basketball game.

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