ROAM to College Basketball: Darius Bivins Begins His Next Chapter at Saint Mary's
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Long before Darius Bivins appeared on the Saint Mary's College men's basketball roster, he had been part of Take One Sportswear's ROAM Series. The DMV guard's progression offers a reason to revisit what ROAM was built to do: document emerging athletes while their stories are still taking shape.
The DMV Years
Bivins' path included Alexandria City High School and Bishop O'Connell, where he developed into a highly regarded point guard. He brought composure, pace, and court vision to a competitive local basketball environment. Take One featured him through its earlier ROAM coverage, celebrating the player behind the recognition rather than reducing his identity to a ranking.
The National Stage
In 2026, Bivins earned selection to the McDonald's All-American Game. Take One previously documented his milestone and his connection to the ROAM community, including a moment wearing Take One apparel during the event's festivities. It was a meaningful continuation of an athlete relationship established before the national attention.
Now at Saint Mary's
Saint Mary's official 2026–27 roster lists Bivins as a freshman guard, number 1, from Washington, D.C., after Bishop O'Connell. His move into college basketball begins another chapter, with new teammates, a different level of competition, and the work of adapting his game. The roster confirms his place on the team; it does not by itself establish his playing-time role or future achievements.
Why the Alumni Story Matters
ROAM is about more than introducing a class of talented athletes and moving on to the next one. Following alumni into college is a way to recognize growth over time. Some alumni may advance in basketball, others in football, and others down entirely different paths. Their journeys remain worth telling without turning the series into a list of promises or predictions.
The Journey Continues
Bivins' transition is one of the chapters Take One will continue following. As ROAM alumni pursue their next steps, the newsroom can bring readers verified updates, original perspectives, and photographs from the broader ROAM community. United By The Game.
