Addison Owen went all the way to Spain to see the world and play basketball with his Rice teammates. He also received some great news.
Owen, a junior walk-on from Atlanta, was surprised by Owls coach Scott Pera with a scholarship Friday in a surprise announcement with the team on its foreign trip in Spain.
This is the way to end our first night in Madrid #OwlsInSpain pic.twitter.com/oIXJPcGlSB
— Rice Men’s Basketball (@RiceMBB) August 3, 2018
Credit for Pera to milking some drama and intrigue out of the situation, but even more kudos for giving an available scholarship to a two-time Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Rollee.
Had some fun with this but @i_OWeN_you this was earned. By your approach everyday. By your positive attitude to help the team in any way possible. By your work in the classroom and for representing this program exactly how I want. https://t.co/zeqGCqIPeV
— Scott Pera (@RiceCoachPera) August 3, 2018
So grateful for everyone who made this possible! https://t.co/SKgbuZbmP5
— addison (@addisonowen_) August 3, 2018