Brice Johnson brings Hoop-A-Thon to Chapel Hill

Posted Aug 25, 2019
Even college basketball's great rivalry can't divide Nolan Smith and Brice Johnson from their shared passion. When Smith started his now annual Hoop-a-Thon in 2017 to raise money for Teen Cancer America, Johnson immediately sought the assist. "My mom passed away from cancer," said Johnson, 2016 First Team All-American for UNC. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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