# @emmautterback_ on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WVbFjOfs9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/16204765-emmautterback-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/2aa5b83a45.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-04-04T18:05:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** emma utterback (@emmautterback_) — https://gondola.cc/emmautterback_

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dear basketball,

words can’t even begin to describe how thankful I am for you. God placed you in my life at an early age, where that first passion and fire for the game initially started. since 5 years old, I continued to chase that passion. along the way, i learned a lot of extremely valuable lessons, worked the hardest i’ve ever worked, met the most amazing people, and created the fondest of memories. you brought family closer than ever, you gave me friendships that will last a lifetime, and you taught me to never give up on my dreams— no matter how far away they seem. since i can remember, you have been my biggest passion. I pray that by using you, I was able to make God proud. 

I thank the University of Vermont, Coach Kresge and the rest of the assistant coaches that crossed my path while here, Coach Bekkah, my teammates, and the Catamount community for giving me the most amazing 5 year college experience that literally anyone could ask for. it truly felt like a movie. having the opportunity to help turn around a program and make it to march madness, i was able to achieve the dream i set when i was a little girl. 

to my family, thank you so much for the support, love, money, and time you have all put in to support my love and passion for the game of basketball. even though i played 15 hours away from home, you all made it feel like you were just a flight/drive away whenever i needed it. words can’t describe how thankful i am for you guys. 

as this very, very long chapter of my life comes to an end, i am beyond excited to see what’s next for me. Thank you God and thank you Catamount Country, #23 out!!!💛💚🏀

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UVM Athletics | @uvmathletics | https://gondola.cc/uvmathletics | College Athletics Department |
| UVM Women’s Basketball | @catamountsbb | https://gondola.cc/catamountsbb | NCAA Women's Basketball Team |
| emma utterback | @emmautterback_ | https://gondola.cc/emmautterback_ | Athlete |
| Luke Schwartz | @lukeschwartzphotography | https://gondola.cc/lukeschwartzphotography | Photographer |

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