Kennedy Meeks hopes rebounding prowess will lead to NBA career

Posted May 14, 2017
At the NBA Draft Combine on Friday, a loose ball bounced toward UNC coach Roy Williams, who was sitting in a chair on the baseline. Williams grabbed the ball and tossed it to former Tar Heels big man Kennedy Meeks with a smile. There were smiles all around for the duo as Meeks went for 19 points and 16 rebounds in his team's win in front of all 30 NBA team. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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