The prayer session took place in Malik Newman’s room at the Omaha Marriott Downtown, just a few hours before the biggest game of Devonté Graham’s life.
His mother, Doris King, was there, as was his grandmother, Doris. Lagerald Vick’s parents came by to take part too.
When it was over, Graham said the words again — ones he’d spoken before but promised this time were true.
They had to be. The prayer session was one person short.
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