Video: Day'Ron Sharpe NBA Draft Night party with Roy Williams & family

Posted Jul 31, 2021
Former UNC center Day'Ron Sharpe realized his lifelong dream Thursday night when he was selected with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. The Phoenix Suns selected Sharpe then traded his rights to the Brooklyn Nets. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Sharpe's draft night party, which included special guest Roy Williams.

Draft Night: Day'Ron Sharpe

Watch the moment @dayron_sharpe heard his name called in the #NBADraft #CarolinaFamily pic.twitter.com/SI5IPUQVcf— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) July 31, 2021

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