Beating the odds: How a promise to his dying grandmother led Marquis Collins to St. John's to play with the Newfoundland Rogues

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Loss of confidence in Saint Mary's leadership | SaltWireST. JOHN'S, N.L. — When Marquis Collins was 10 years old, he made a promise to his grandmother.

Before Collins could even think about fulfilling that promise, there were plenty of obstacles thrown in his way. “I beat a lot of odds to even make it this far,” said Collins. “It's definitely a lot of hurdles, but I feel like I'm built for it. Whatever passes in front of you, I’m built for it.”Collins’ basketball origin story in Chester, where almost every park had a hoop, starts like anyone who has an older brother

They wouldn’t always get on the court together, but the inspiration was there. Mark is the reason the younger Collins started playing basketball.“I pretty much wanted to follow in his footsteps – he was a Chester Clipper as well – and then be one of the greats,” said Collins.That list of greats who come from Chester is unexpected, yet extensive. Over a dozen players and coaches from Chester have gone on to higher levels of basketball, including the pros.

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