On Feb. 24, the Lehigh Men’s Basketball team celebrated its seniors, guard Kyle Leufroy and guard Lance Tejada, during its game against the Holy Cross Crusaders. Lehigh alumnus CJ McCollum was in attendance for the game, as he was honored as a part of Legend’s Weekend. McCollum’s number was retired as a part of the ceremony, along with women’s basketball alumna Erica Prosser, ’11.
CJ McCollum, ’13, answers questions during a press conference before a men’s basketball game in 2019. McCollum was diagnosed with a collapsed lung Sunday, Nov. 5. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, speaks with reporters during a press conference on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum plays in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
Senior guard Kyle Leufroy greets his family before playing against Holy Cross on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. Leufroy scored 13 points during the game. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
Senior guard Kyle Leufroy poses with his family and Coach Brett Reed on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. Leufroy was one of two seniors honored before the game. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
Senior guard Lance Tejada poses with his family and Coach Brett Reed on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. Tejada scored 18 points during the game. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, greets senior guards Lance Tejada and Kyle Leufroy before the game against Holy Cross on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks lost to the Crusaders, 73-71. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, watches a video presentation honoring him on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum’s No. 3 jersey was retired. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum’s jersey was revealed at halftime during the men’s basketball game against Holy Cross on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum graduated from Lehigh in 2013. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, smiles as he is awarded his retired jersey on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. Eight years ago today, McCollum and his teammates stunned Duke in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, looks to the student section during halftime ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum’s family was in attendance during Legend’s Weekend. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, and his mother, Kathy Andrews, embrace during the halftime ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum was emotional as he addressed the crowd. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
CJ McCollum, ’13, takes a moment during his speech to the crowd on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum returned to Lehigh for the Legend’s Weekend celebration, where his Lehigh jersey was retired. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
Former Lehigh men’s basketball player Gabe Knutson, ’13, watches as his former Lehigh basketball teammate, CJ McCollum, ’13, was honored on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. Knutson was a forward for the men’s basketball team. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
From left, Kathy Andrews, Elise Esposito, ’13, CJ McCollum, ’13, and Errick McCollum stand together on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Stabler Arena. McCollum’s parents and fiancee joined him at center court for the halftime ceremony. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
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