After the announcement that Sonoma State plans to eliminate its athletics department, NBA star Jaylen Wells, a former student-athlete there, visited the campus to rally support. Speaking to students and media, Wells expressed his strong desire to help and instill hope for the program's future. He showcased his commitment by wearing custom shoes during the NBA All-Star Weekend as a tribute to Sonoma State. Student-athletes, including senior Amari Houston, voiced their gratitude and shock at the proposed cuts, emphasizing the need for community support in saving their athletics program.
I'm just hoping that we can find a way. I definitely think there's still hope.
I'm not sure entirely how I'm able to help but that's just what I'm trying to do, to put it out there as much as possible.
He's doing everything he can so I just really appreciate everything he's doing to help save the program here.
I didn't even know that it was a possibility that they were going to cut athletics. That was a shock to me.
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