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Photo courtesy of Sideline Photos (Greg Carroccio)
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1. Anthony Flynn ’19, left, cheering on the Villanova Wildcats. 2. Danny Dolan ’21 managing the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. 3. Joe McGrane ’20 at Madison Square Garden after the Marquette Golden Eagles won the Big East Tournament in March.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME BY SHAWNA GALLAGHER VEGA After furthering their love of
said Flynn, who earned his degree
teams has added additional layers
“The decision to become a
basketball on 16th Street, three
in economics in May and now
to their understanding of the game.
student manager for the men’s
young Sons of Xavier went on
works as an analyst at JPMorgan
“I wanted to become a college
basketball team at Marquette
to share a unique experience—
Chase. “The relationships I have
managing teams at the highest
fostered and the experiences I
basketball manager, as I am hoping
has provided me with a great
level of college hoops.
have had over the last four years
to be involved with basketball in
opportunity to get involved in
some form after I graduate,” said
collegiate athletics,” added
Dolan, who manages the Ramblers
McGrane, whose Golden Eagles
at Loyola University Chicago. “My
won the Big East Tournament
experience has been amazing. I
this spring. “The job demands a
have learned so much about how
high level of commitment and
a Division I college basketball
dedication, but the incredible relationships I’ve developed over
Earlier this year, Anthony Flynn
have been extremely rewarding
’19 concluded his time managing
and something that I will always
the Villanova Wildcats, assisting
hold dear.”
the storied basketball team with
For Joe McGrane ’20 and
all practices, games, and events
Danny Dolan ’21, who have
over the course of his four years in
basketball in their blood (their
Pennsylvania. “My time working for
fathers, Joe McGrane P’20 and
program runs. I have gotten to
Greg Dolan ’89 P’21, are Xavier’s
go on so many amazing trips, and
the years and the experiences
invaluable skills that I know will
legendary longtime coaches),
have gotten to meet great people
of contributing to such a storied
help me in all of life’s endeavors,”
their experience managing college
throughout the country.”
program have made it worthwhile.”
the team has taught me so many
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