Serge Zwikker “Teared Up” After Receiving $200 Check From Dean Smith
Posted Mar 28, 2015
Former center Serge Zwikker, who played for the Tar Heels from 1993-1997, reportedly had a strong reaction to the gesture. ESPN’s Darren Rovell reports that Zwikker “teared up” after receiving the letter and claimed he’d never cash it.
(College Spun)
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