UNC signee Dontrez Styles injured as Kinston opens season with win

Posted Jan 9, 2021
UNC signee Dontrez Styles was injured early Friday as Kinston opened its season with a 70-38 win. Styles went up for an alley-oop slam in the game’s first minute and fell awkwardly to the floor. Several players were emotional as Styles was treated. First responders fitted Styles with a neck brace, and he was able to leave the gym under his own power. (WNCT)

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