Re “Hoop Dreams: Playing at The Arena was ‘big time,’” Feb. 26-28 edition: Kudos to the Richmond Free Press for its article by Fred Jeter. It was a jewel!

Though I never played at The Arena, I am a former CIAA basketball player, and Mr. Jeter’s article was reminiscent of bygone years when the game was played for the love of the sport and camaraderie, with little concern about getting to the proverbial “next level.”

Equally effective was the amount of significant history Mr. Jeter shoehorned into his story, naming at least a dozen legends that were among my athletic role models. His recitation of the many events, memorable wins and devastating losses that took place under the roof of that venerable building made for very good reading.

Thank you, Free Press, for bringing this jewel of an article to our attention.

STACY L. BURRS

Richmond