Luke Maye throws 76 mph ceremonial first pitch

Posted Apr 15, 2017
Luke Maye, the sophomore hero that helped the Tar Heels capture a basketball national championship this season, was honored on Friday night by throwing out the first pitch against N.C. State. Maye didn’t disappoint during his ceremonial efforts by firing a 76 mph fastball. Maye’s brother, Cole, is a left-handed freshman pitcher on the Florida baseball team. (NBC Sports)

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