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Faith Over Basketball: BYU Player Explains
6 Apr
Summary
- BYU player Delaney Gibb explained her team's Sunday practice refusal.
- Gibb stated faith in Jesus Christ is larger than basketball.
- The team reached the WBIT final despite abstaining from Sunday practice.
Delaney Gibb, a 20-year-old guard for Brigham Young University's women's basketball team, recently went viral for explaining her team's practice schedule. Gibb stated that her team chooses not to practice on Sundays, viewing it as a day for different perspectives on life and faith.
She articulated that their commitment to Jesus Christ and their faith is paramount, superseding the demands of basketball. This dedication was evident as the BYU team advanced to the final round of the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament.
Coach Lee Cummard echoed Gibb's sentiments, valuing the Sabbath day for personal worship and family time. The team's decision to abstain from Sunday practice, despite potential competitive disadvantages, has drawn a wide range of reactions online, from strong support to criticism of their religious stance.
BYU, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has an honor code requiring adherence to specific lifestyle standards, including abstaining from alcohol and living a virtuous life. Gibb, originally from Canada, was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year during her inaugural season.
