Justin McKoy, UNC Basketball Surprise Morrisville Boy with VIP Experience

Posted Feb 25, 2023
When UNC hosts Virginia on Saturday, it’ll have a special fan in the stands. Phoenix Bryant, a 7-year-old boy living with Down Syndrome, will be in Chapel Hill as part of Dream On 3’s Dream Experience program. Bryant was honored at DO3’s Dream Gala in January, during which UNC forward Justin McKoy surprised him with a weekend with the Tar Heels. (Chapelboro.com)

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