Armando Bacot Uses NIL Partnership to Make $10,000 Donation to Durham Middle School

Posted Jun 8, 2023
Durham’s Brogden Middle School is feeling grrrrrreat after receiving a $10,000 donation from UNC basketball star Armando Bacot and Frosted Flakes through the "Mission Tiger" NIL fundraiser. "It means a lot to give back to my community, especially the young athletes," Bacot said. "The most important thing is to go out there, do your best and have fun." (Chapelboro.com)

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