Duke Men’s Basketball Welcomes Special Guest Bradee

The ESPN “My Wish” series has returned for its 17th season, and this year, Duke men’s basketball is proud to welcome a very special guest, Bradee. ESPN has partnered with Make-A-Wish to fulfill sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses, and Bradee’s story is one of inspiration and triumph.

Duke men’s basketball team in action

Since its beginning in 2006, the “My Wish” series has granted 84 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. For Bradee, his love of basketball was put on hold for five years as he battled chronic kidney disease. But after receiving a kidney transplant from his aunt, the 18-year-old was able to return to the court and pursue his passion.

“My Wish” Series Grants Wishes for Children with Critical Illnesses

The “My Wish” series has been granting sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses for over 15 years. The partnership between ESPN and Make-A-Wish has resulted in some truly incredible stories of courage and determination. For Bradee, his wish was simple: to attend a Duke men’s basketball game in Durham and see his beloved Blue Devils take on their biggest rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The rivalry between Duke and North Carolina is one of the fiercest in college basketball

Bradee’s Wish Comes True

Bradee’s wish will air on ESPN on Tuesday, July 16, during the 7 a.m. SportsCenter. The feature will re-air multiple times throughout the day on various editions of SportsCenter and will be available on a special landing page on ESPN.com. Make-A-Wish will also be featuring Bradee’s story on their website.

“The ‘My Wish’ series is a testament to the power of sports to bring people together and inspire courage and determination. We are honored to be a part of Bradee’s story and to help make his wish come true.” - A quote from a Duke men’s basketball representative

Bradee with the Duke men’s basketball team

A Heartwarming Story of Triumph

Bradee’s story is one of triumph and inspiration. From battling chronic kidney disease to receiving a kidney transplant and getting back on the court, Bradee’s determination and courage are an inspiration to us all. The “My Wish” series is a reminder of the power of sports to bring people together and make a difference in the lives of others.