UNCW fans react at Selection Sunday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Players, coaches and fans were pretty excited when UNCW’s name was called to take on Duke.

The energy was electric as the fans rose from the bleachers to show their support to the Seahawks. Fans said they are proud of the team’s success this year and they are ready to see how they will do in the tournament.

“‘We’re excited, it’s a lot of energy,” said fan Demetrius Brown. “The passion of basketball is back in Wilmington and that’s what Coach Keatts promised, and that’s what he delivered to us.”

Kevin Keatts and the Seahawks plan to leave the Port City on Tuesday. We will keep you updated on their departure.