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Derrick Gordon Says He Encountered 'Blatant Homophobia' In His Attempt To Transfer Schools

The first openly gay Division college basketball player is moving on and speaking out. UMass guard Derrick Gordon announced Sunday that he's transferring to Seton Hall, but he told USA Today he encountered plenty of discrimination along the way in his inquiries to potential new schools. "During the recruiting process, a number of schools didn't want me because I'm gay," Gordon said.

 

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