University of Minnesota Athletics
Banham's Banner Unveiled
1/2/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Seeing a banner with her name on it in the Williams Arena rafters was beyond Rachel Banham's wildest dreams when she arrived on campus in 2011. But more than five years later, it's a reality.
"You never really think that it's going to happen, so it's super cool that it really is happening," she said.
Banham's jersey was retired before the Gophers' game against Maryland yesterday. The Gophers' biggest crowd of the year was on hand, with a lot of early arrivals excited about Banham's return to the Barn.
"I didn't think there were going to be that many people waiting for an autograph," she said. "It's awesome to have all that support, not just for me but for the team as well."
What They're Saying
Recaps: Star Tribune | Pioneer Press | KSTP (Pregame Press Conference)
Thanks everyone for the love and support today. I'm truly so blessed to have so many amazing people in my life!! #gogophers love you all 😘 pic.twitter.com/VmLfWeIHU3
-- Rachel Banham (@rachelbanham_1) January 2, 2017
Congrats! @rachelbanham15 https://t.co/Wmm3z4mkIP
-- Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 2, 2017
This is the autograph line for Rachel Banham at Williams Arena. Her No. 1 will be retired today as Gophers play Maryland. pic.twitter.com/AHak2QMe4L
-- Rachel Blount (@BlountStrib) January 1, 2017
Congratulations to our own @rachelbanham15 for her number being retired yesterday. Fantastic player-better person. #MNLegend pic.twitter.com/C6HdH1Hueo
-- Curt Miller (@CurtMillerWBB) January 2, 2017
