After achieving legend status in New Mexico, this Quebecer is helping grow basketball back home
Hernst Laroche took his talents from Montreal's Vanier College to New Mexico State University, where his dogged approach eventually earned him a spot in the school's Hall of Fame. Now, he's helping to grow the game in his home province.
![After achieving legend status in New Mexico, this Quebecer is helping grow basketball back home](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7234813.1718339207!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hernst-laroche.jpg)
![After years of playing in Europe and South America, Hernst Laroche had the chance of playing for his hometown when he joined the Montreal Alliance ahead of its inaugural season in 2022. A basketball player raising his hands while smiling](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7234813.1718339207!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hernst-laroche.jpg)
Hernst Laroche took his talents from Montreal's Vanier College to New Mexico State University, where his dogged approach eventually earned him a spot in the school's Hall of Fame. Now, he's helping to grow the game in his home province.