Jeffrey\u2019s fandom stretches back to his student days, but the family\u2019s shared devotion took off in 2018. What started as a fun outing quickly turned into something more. Courtside seats. Road trips. Traditions.<\/p>\n
Sophia, now a sophomore in high school, has grown up alongside the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cI try when I can,\u201d she said. She\u2019s often right there with them, sprinting into arenas, helping save seats and waving signs designed by the whole family.<\/p>\n
They arrive hours early. They lead chants. They bring the energy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe take that responsibility seriously,\u201d Jeffrey said. \u201cIf you want the crowd involved, you\u2019ve got to start it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Part of the Family<\/strong><\/h3>\nThat connection runs deeper than the scoreboard.<\/p>\n
The Hammers don\u2019t just know the players, they know their parents. They travel for tournaments, rearrange holidays and gather in hotel lobbies before and after games. Along the way, they\u2019ve built relationships that are less fan-based and more family-oriented.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt truly is a communal environment,\u201d Missy said. \u201cThey make us feel like we\u2019re part of it, and we feel that way too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jeffrey agreed: \u201cWe actually get to know the parents more than the players. And they\u2019re grateful we\u2019re there supporting their kids \u2013 it means something.\u201d<\/p>\n
Heading to Philadelphia<\/strong><\/h3>\nThat sense of community is packing up and heading north.<\/p>\n
The Hammers will be in Philadelphia, decked in purple, attending fan events, sending the team off from the hotel and, of course, bringing their signature energy into the arena.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll wear purple everywhere,\u201d Missy said. \u201cThat\u2019s the plan.\u201d<\/p>\n
They understand the challenge ahead. UConn is a national power and multi-national champion. But their belief in this team doesn\u2019t waver.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be the best, you\u2019ve got to beat the best,\u201d Jeffrey said. \u201cThey can only put five guys on the court. So can we.\u201d<\/p>\n
That sense of community is packing up and heading north.<\/p>\n
The Hammers will be in Philadelphia, decked in purple, attending fan events, sending the team off from the hotel and, of course, bringing their signature energy into the arena.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll wear purple everywhere,\u201d Missy said. \u201cThat\u2019s the plan.\u201d<\/p>\n
They understand the challenge ahead. UConn is a national power and multi-national champion. But their belief in this team doesn\u2019t waver.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be the best, you\u2019ve got to beat the best,\u201d Jeffrey said. \u201cThey can only put five guys on the court. So can we.\u201d<\/p>\n
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