Freshman Danny Stewart makes his entrance through the cheerleaders as one of the most anticipated players of this season for Rider’s basketball team. After all of the beginning entertainment involving Rider’s dance teams, the introduction of the basketball team followed as the main focus of Midnight MAACness.The Dance Team Girls/Guys (DTG) displayed their hip-hop dancing skills as they performed to a series of beat-packed songs before the introduction of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.The Rider Bronc made his appearance at MAACness suited in his normal basketball uniform to support his fellow Broncs.From left: Senior John Clark, junior James McNamee and senior Chris Esposito are equipped with full body paint and a bouquet of balloons to display their Rider pride.Freshman Anthony Myles successfully completes a backward slam dunk as a part of the slam dunk contest following the introduction of the men’s basketball team.