Eleven years after alerting his family to a house fire that threatened their lives, Avery Moses is returning to his hometown to play basketball for the University at Albany. The former child hero, now a standout high school player, recently announced his commitment to the Great Danes program.
In November 2015, a six-year-old Moses detected the smell of smoke at his family's residence on 50 Broad Street in Albany. His quick actions allowed his family to escape safely, earning him local recognition and media attention at the time. Photographs from that period show the young Moses smiling alongside television cameras in the aftermath of the incident.
Now a highly regarded basketball prospect, Moses has chosen to continue his athletic career at UAlbany. The commitment represents a homecoming for the Albany native, who will play in front of the community that witnessed his bravery as a child.
"This is a remarkable story of a young man who showed extraordinary courage at a very young age and has now developed into an elite basketball talent," said a source close to the program. "His journey from that night on Broad Street to the court at UAlbany is truly inspiring."
Moses joins a Great Danes program that competes in the America East Conference. His addition is expected to bolster the team's backcourt depth for the upcoming season.
