<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025/beyond-the-sidelines-how-layth-allan-inspires-mens-basketball-with-resilience-and-heart.html" dsn="blogs"><featured/><title>Beyond the Sidelines: How Layth Allan Inspires UNCP’s Basketball Team with Resilience and Heart</title><pubDate>02/13/2025 10:56:53 AM</pubDate><author/><intro>Before the first whistle blows — whether it’s game day or practice — Layth Allan is already on the court, ensuring everything runs seamlessly for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s men’s basketball team.</intro><image><img src="/_images/blogs/allan-layth-lg.jpg" alt="Layth Allan and Nygell Verder share a laugh courtside"/></image><cap>Layth Allan (right) shares a laugh with Nygell Verdier</cap><tags><tag>Alumni</tag><tag>Athletics</tag></tags></item>