Harlem Globetrotter Orlando 'El Gato' Melendez inspires students

Posted Jan 19, 2017
"Find what you love and do it well," said Orlando Melendez, 37, who earned his nickname, "El Gato", as a kid when cats followed him to his native Puerto Rican court. "Think, 'What am I doing now that will get me there?'" St. Anthony's was the first of several schools Melendez will visit before the Globetrotters perform at Ford Arena as part of an educational and anti-bullying initiative. (Beaumont Enterprise)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Charlotte Postgame Reactions
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas breakdown UNC Basketball's 7-point overtime victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels were...
Wed Oct 28, 2026

10 observations from UNC Basketball's overtime win vs. Charlotte
Rebounding might be the biggest concern for UNC. For the second straight game, UNC was outrebounded. The Tar Heels had a 36-30 disadvantage on the...
Wed Oct 28, 2026

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Survives Exhibition Finale vs. Charlotte
College basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina for a breakdown of North Carolina's final preseason exhibition against Charlotte. The Tar Heels...
Wed Oct 28, 2026

North Carolina vs. Charlotte Postgame Quotes
Charlotte Coach Wes Miller on the opportunity to play back at UNC: "I'm really grateful to Coach Malone, he's done such a remarkable job and...
Wed Oct 28, 2026