Bullied middle school student invited to North Carolina basketball game, meets Roy Williams

Posted Jan 6, 2016
Eleven year-old Drew Summerlin was the victim of bullying for weeks last year. One attack resulted in him getting a concussion. This incident prompted the school district to increase anti-bullying efforts. His story resulted in people across the country offering their support. Drew, who has Asperger's Syndrome, is also a big fan of the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. When someone in North Carolina heard his story, they arranged for him to see the team play this week. (News 10 NBC)

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