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One of the most ferocious rebounders in the history of the America East Conference and the University of Vermont. One of the most intense players on the court.
Yet, as former UVM head coach Tom Brennan will tell you, Trevor Gaines was one of the most "loving, gentle and giving" people off of the court.
Gaines, a two time captain for the Catamounts during his four year career (1998-2002) in Burlington and one of only six players in school history to score over 1,000 points and grab over 800 rebounds, tragically passed away in the summer of 2010. He was playing picked up basketball when he collapsed and never regained consciousness.
UVM will honor Gaines by retiring his No. 45 jersey before tomorrow's game against Iona at Patrick Gym. He will be the third Catamount to have his number retired joining Kevin Roberson's No. 33 and Eddie Benton's No. 10.
Gaines ranks 12th all-time on the America East career rebounding list with 880.
CatamounTV produced a retrospective on Gaines with interviews from Brennan and current UVM coach, John Becker. You can watch the video, here.
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