“We’ve involved ourselves from the beginning, and we have many future plans to involve ourselves even more — we want this community to know that we’re reaching out and we want to be involved.”

Several familiar can be seen donning the Mustangs’ golden jerseys, such as former Lamar Cardinal standouts Currye Todd and Lamar Sanders.

“I’ve had some fans come out that followed me at Lamar,” Todd said. “I always appreciate them coming out to watch me and show support. Most every nights they can, they seem to come out and holler at me, they come out to the signings as well.”

Todd said he loves playing basketball in Southeast Texas, especially with so many fans who saw him perform in his college days at the Montagne Center. The 6’6 forward/guard who is said to be a leading candidate for ABA Rookie of the Year honors also acknowledged that it’s always good when you’re getting paid for doing what you love.

“It’s been good so far,” Todd said. “I love playing here.”

And of the classic ABA red, white, and blue colored basketball?

“It doesn’t bother me,” Todd laughed.

“It was kind of odd for me, at first,” Sanders said. “But it doesn’t affect my game.”

For more on the Southeast Texas Mustangs, players, coaches and schedules, visit their website at: www.setxmustangs.com. Tickets can also be purchased at: (409) 951-5500.

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