Arizona State’s McKissic sends heartfelt thanks to fans, coaches after final game

Mar 23, 2015, 4:55 AM | Updated: 5:07 am

Arizona State forward Shaquielle McKissic is known for his intensity and acrobatics during basketball games.

Now, after his last as a Sun Devil, he’ll also be remembered by coaches and fans alike for a simple tweet sent out after ASU fell to Richmond in the second round of the NIT Tournament Sunday night.

@942Crew @SunDevilHoops @ASUCoachJohnson @LarryGreer4 @ASUCoachBP @HerbSendek pic.twitter.com/yDZE9xUt7E

— Shaquielle McKissic (@ShaqInTheBox) March 23, 2015

McKissic was granted an extra year of eligibility with the Sun Devils and averaged 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

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Richmond guard ShawnDre' Jones, center, chases a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the NIT tournament at Robins Center in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

Richmond guard Kendall Anthony, right, drives around ASU guard Gerry Blakes, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the NIT tournament at Robins Center in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

Richmond forward Deion Taylor, left, and ASU forward Eric Jacobsen, right, reach for the tipoff at the start of the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the NIT tournament at Robins Center in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

Richmond guard Kendall Anthony, left, takes a jump shot as ASU guard Gerry Blakes, right, reaches for the block in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the NIT tournament at Robins Center in Richmond, Va., on Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

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