Indiana fifth-year senior Anthony Leal shared the following message this morning on social media:

Indiana fifth-year senior Anthony Leal shared the following message this morning on social media:

 

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Representing Indiana has been the honor of a lifetime. From going to games as a kid to stepping onto the court wearing cream and crimson, this incredible journey has come full circle in ways I never could have imagined.

 

I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who embraced and supported me over these five years. Your love and energy in Assembly Hall fueled me through every practice, every game, every moment. To my coaches, teammates, and the entire IU community: thank you for helping that hometown kid live out his dream.

Looking back, I know younger me would be proud that I never took a single moment for granted. Every time I put on that jersey, I remembered what it meant—not just to me, but to this community I’ve always called home.

 

Thank you for everything, IU. From the bottom of my heart, I’d do it all over again. ❤️3