MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – Wesleyan University men's basketball head coach Joe Reilly announced new team members, signing Silas and Nas Wilson through Team IMPACT.
 
Silas and Nas, sickle cell disease, were officially introduced at a signing day press conference on March 27 on campus. They will participate in many activities with the team including games, practices, and other team events.
 
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
  
"We are excited with the addition of two big time recruits, Silas and Nas Wilson. They have been a great asset to our team by always showing up with great energy since joining our program. They fit right in with the team and we can't wait to continue growing our relationship," said assistant coach Matt Bielenda. 
 
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 3,000 children with 700+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.