A junior who played on a winning basketball team stayed behind with arena staff for three hours to help clean up the stands and pick up the trash left behind by fans.
Dexter Dennis who is known for his for his fast moves on the court was praised for what he did off the court long after the game, held in Wichita, Kansas, was over.
Dennis who was on the Wichita State University men’s basketball team that beat Tarleton State 65-51 decided to help tidy up the stadium after the game instead of heading off to celebrate the victory with teammates.
Dennis, who hails from Louisiana, helped propel the team, known as the Shockers to victory and into a tournament in Las Vegas.
Dennis scored 13 points, 10 of those in the second half, for Wichita State (3-0). He was 3-of-4 from 3-point range.
Wichita State shot 42.9 percent from the field, and Tarleton State finished at 38.3 percent.
Dexter Dennis played for the Wichita State University winning men’s basketball team. He stayed behind to pick up any trash that was left in front of him
But it was Dennis’ humble act long after the spectators had gone home that got people talking.
The simple act of him staying behind to pick up trash was captured by a reporter who was in the stands opposite after everyone else had left the court.
The cleanup can normally takes up to three hours.
‘Dexter is a different kind of dude,’ sports reporter for The Wichita Eagle, Taylor Eldridge, tweeted together with the video he shot that has since gone viral.
‘Wasn’t in trouble or anything. Didn’t have to. He just wanted to help out the cleaning crew,’ Eldridge added.
Wichita State Shockers guard Dexter Dennis is pictured on the court against the Tarleton State Texans this week at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita State Shockers guard Dexter Dennis (0) drives to the basket against Tarleton State
All those who worked at the stadium praised their humble acts. including a sports reporter
‘Didn’t do it for attention. Just gives me perspective on life. It could always be worse,’ Dennis wrote
Dennis tweeted about the incident stating: “I didn’t do this for attention. It gives me perspective about life. You could be even worse.
His efforts were recognized by Wichita State University Facilities Director David Gomez.
“We have many people who are here for decades, and I know that for some, it’s the first time that they’ve ever seen something like this happen,” Gomez told CBS News.
“And I want to express our gratitude from our custodial personnel to you, that you have shown us that people still recognize and appreciate the hard work that has been done around here.
Dexter Dennis helps to clean up any trash that is left behind by the spectators
People on social media praised Dennis for his actions.
Many people praised Dennis’s selfless acts on social media
Dennis helped to collect the items several hours and was captured on video.