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Jersey Proud: Bayonne kid gets to spend the day with the Harlem Globetrotters

As part of Bayonne's Special Needs Sports Program, a kid named Xavier has been selected for SNY's Dream Day with the Globetrotters.

Rebecca Eugene

Dec 8, 2025, 10:28 PM

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The Harlem Globetrotters will be at Madison Square Garden on Sunday and will be making a special appearance with them.

As part of Bayonne's Special Needs Sports Program, a kid named Xavier has been selected for SNY's Dream Day with the Globetrotters.

He will spend the whole day with the team, from being in the locker room to joining them on the court.

He will be joined by Ashley Devaney, who is a phys ed teacher with the Nicholas Oresko Community School in Bayonne. She will help Xavier get ready for his big moment.

To help commemorate the opportunity even more, the Oresko school will be holding a pep rally for Xavier on Friday.

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