Sam Perkins Gives Back With Annual Youth Camp, NBA Cares Program

Posted May 7, 2019
Sam Perkins’ playing career might be long over, but the former UNC star still finds a way to give back to the community that cheered for him when he suited up for the Tar Heels. Perkins’ annual basketball camp at East Chapel Hill High School runs this year from June 24 through June 28 and focuses on instructing campers in the fundamentals of basketball. (Chapelboro.com)

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