#11 WESLEY WITHERSPOON FORWARD/GUARD ATLANTA, GA. 2008-12
Senior Day. The last regular-season game for those seniors completing their careers is always special. The 2012 edition was no different for Preston Laird and Wesley Witherspoon – with a different twist.
In pregame ceremonies, Tiger Nation gave loud ovations for Laird and Witherspoon, both of whom stuck with the program through changes and ups-and-downs. The 2012 seniors, however, finished on a high, celebrating over 100 wins, four-straight postseasons, two C-USA regular season titles and three C-USA Tournament crowns.
WESLEY WITHERSPOON SENIOR DAY INTERVIEW
Witherspoon had a solid showing in his final regular-season show on FedExForum's stage with 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals, while Laird netted a season-best three points. Witherspoon made his exit with 3:44 leſt, while Laird came out with 1:23 on the clock. But, unlike all seniors who are subbed and sit the remainder of the game, Laird wanted to go back in and he did, playing the final 44 seconds.
PRESTON LAIRD SENIOR DAY INTERVIEW
2012 Tigers Men's Basketball Yearbook Page 81
#31 PRESTON LAIRD GUARD
MEMPHIS, TENN. 2008-12
University of Memphis
