Former UNC walk-on James Daye keeps going on basketball court

Posted Aug 17, 2015
James Daye has always a passion for basketball — and it still exists. Daye, 51, was selected to play with ex-NBA and ex-European professionals to compete for the U.S. entry in the 50-plus division in the FIMBA (International Maxibasketball Federation) World Championships that begin Thursday. (Burlington Times-News)

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