Movin’ Mavs Represent in 2024 Paris Paralympics

Making History

The Movin' Mavs, a wheelchair basketball team from the University of Texas at Arlington, will represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Paralympics. This is a historic moment for the team and for the university as this will be the first time a UTA team has competed in the Paralympics.

Overcoming Obstacles

The team had to overcome many obstacles to get to this point. They had to raise money, find a coach, and practice hard. But they never gave up on their dream of competing in the Paralympics.

The Movin' Mavs' journey to the Paralympics is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it and never give up on our dreams.

About the Team

The Movin' Mavs is a wheelchair basketball team that was founded in 2009. The team is made up of students from the University of Texas at Arlington. The team competes in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) and is one of the top teams in the country.

Team Members

The Movin' Mavs are made up of a talented group of athletes. The team is led by senior guard Jorge Sanchez, who is one of the best players in the country. Other key players on the team include junior forward Alexus Malone and sophomore guard Daija Griffin.

The Movin' Mavs are coached by Doug Garner. Garner is a former Paralympian who has coached the team for the past five years. He is a great motivator and has helped to lead the team to many successes.

Their Success

The Movin' Mavs have had a lot of success in recent years. The team has won two NWBA championships and has represented the United States in several international competitions.

2019 World Championships

In 2019, the Movin' Mavs represented the United States in the World Championships. The team finished in fifth place, which was the best finish by a U.S. team in the history of the tournament.

The Movin' Mavs are a rising star in the world of wheelchair basketball. The team is young and talented, and they have a bright future ahead of them. We can expect to see great things from the Movin' Mavs in the years to come.