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Shooting for the Stars
Porsche Jones (’06) helps the next generation achieve dreams on and off the court.
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Exit Smiling
Two Double Deacs who served Wake Forest for more than a combined seven decades say farewell to the institution that shaped them, and, in turn, they helped shape.
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He’s Everywhere — and Home
What makes John Currie (’93) run? His job as director of athletics energizes this peripatetic man with a plan.
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A Smart Idea
It's all about the shoes for former basketball player Ikenna Smart (MA '19), who shoots for a brighter future for children in his native Nigeria.
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The Shot of a Lifetime
Mike Lepore ('09) scored only one goal his entire career, but that was enough.
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Threads of Grace
Eight years after a life-threatening accident, basketball legend Rodney Rogers ('94) maintains his courage and hope — and inspires others to find theirs.
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Jackie Murdock (’57): The Deacon in his Den
Former basketball star and coach relishes his black and gold memories.
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Believe in yourself
Basketball legend 'Muggsy' Bogues inspires youth to follow their dreams.
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Standing tall for Brooklyn’s youth
NBA's Nets honor Boys & Girls Club mentor/coach Stan King ('94) and his team
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An off-the-court reunion in Vietnam
In 1966, teammates Al Koehler ('63) and Butch Hassell ('64) crossed paths in South Vietnam.
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Hoop dreams: The 1962 Final Four team
Broadcaster Billy Packer ('62) says Coach Bones McKinney's personality was larger than life.
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