I have the most profound respect for Derrick and the decision he has made to come out publicly.  He is a model student, a terrific competitor, but most importantly, he is a wonderful human being.  We know his decision weighed heavily on him for some time, but as a coaching staff, a team and a family, we stressed to him...  that we support him in every way possible. Derrick is a first-class representative of this University...  and this program since he joined us and we are all very proud of him.  Many congratulations to you Derrick Gordon @flash2gordon - you have so many in your corner and we're all proud and rooting for you #courage  I support DG, it takes a lot of courage to com #ltw pic.twitter.com/mwWcyniBOE  DG is my brother and like a brother he'll have my support through anything and everything  Congrats to Derrick Gordon, on the first day of a life now fully his. He says he feels like he can fly, and really, who could argue?  UMass is proud of the courage and the example shown by Derrick Gordon today as well as his teammates and the basketball program #UMassProud!  Thank you Derrick Gordon for allowing people to hear your story and for providing hope for a lot of people: http://t.co/jHyV0mz22g  Breaking: I am applauding NCAA hero Derrick Gordon for Harvey Milk style courage & example, Derrick said today,... http://t.co/8wgj1hMubN  Covered a lot of UMass hoops the last few months. I like watching Derrick Gordon play. I really like seeing him SMILE today.  Congratulations Derrick @flash2gordon - Was great meeting you on Sunday Play hard! Excellent work @YouCanPlayTeam http://t.co/GOXnvSHJAE  @flash2gordon It's a great day for you DG. Congratulations! #umassproud  Congratulations to Derrick Gordon for coming out. I am happy that he can be comfortable in his own skin. Its 2014 man. Good for him.  A few years ago what Derrick Gordon did today would have been unimaginable. Change is here people, and it’s beautiful.  Congrats to derrick gordon for coming out. I know #umassnation will support him all the way #gominutemen  So proud to be a #Umass Minuteman today. Honored to have been able to watch someone as brave as @flash2gordon play! #love2DG  UMass Basketball player Derrick Gordon comes out as gay. Congrats, Derrick! http://t.co/H177pBf5u2 via @outsports pic.twitter.com/LoFHlFwWCX
Derrick Gordon announced he was gay on Wednesday and becomes the first openly gay player in Division 1 basketball. There was plenty of support.