The annual Late Night With Roy event on Friday night at the Dean Dome–which celebrates the start of college basketball season each year in Chapel Hill–saw the Tar Heels and head coach Roy Williams donate $23,400 to relief and recovery efforts resulting from Hurricane Florence.
A shooting drill lasting just over four minutes helped contribute to the cause, as the team donated $100 for each of 117 made shots.
In addition, $11,700 was raised from the sale of autographed basketballs–a number that was matched by Williams and his wife, Wanda.
Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the university’s disaster relief fund, while the other half will go to the Hurricane Florence Student Emergency Fund.
“This is a shooting drill we do many times during the year, but it’s never had the impact on people’s lives like it has tonight,” Williams said. “I had a chance to see the devastation on the coast in person and it was heartbreaking.
“This is a small way our players, staff, Wanda and I could help bring some relief to so many who are hurting,” the coach added. “Even though it has been several weeks since the storm, I encourage everyone to please continue to remember those in need.”
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