Dirk Nowitzki, Tar Heel Greats Unite for Ademola Okulaja's Memorial Service

Posted Jul 15, 2022
In May, former North Carolina forward Ademola Okulaja passed away following a 14-year battle with cancer. On Sunday, which would have been Okulaja's 47th birthday, family, former teammates, and friends flocked to Germany for his memorial service. Among those in attendance were former Tar Heel teammates Antawn Jamison and Shammond Williams. (Inside Carolina)

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