Wiley Martin gazes over the Pavilion on the Oxford campus of Ole Miss.

Sharon Morgan, Wiley Martin’s aunt, kisses him during the event that welcomed Wiley back to the Ole Miss campus in Oxford, Mississippi.

Leslie Westbrook shows her emotion as people welcome Wiley Martin to the Pavilion.

Wiley shares a laugh with long-time friend, Melinda Smith Bowman.

Wiley Martin shows emotion during an event welcoming him back to the Ole Miss campus in Oxford, Miss.

While a student at the University of Mississippi in the 1980s, Wiley Martin was an inspiration to fellow students, athletes and coaches because of his enduring spirit to remain optimistic and independent despite living with cerebral palsy. After receiving the news of terminal cancer that had spead to his lungs, his last wish was to see the new basketball arena at the University of Mississippi. Fellow alumni worked to make that dream come true and had a welcoming for him in February. He shares his feelings about his life with two of his favorite coaches, former Mississippi football coach, Billy Brewer, left and former University of Southern Mississippi basketball coach James Green. Wiley passed away on April 6, 2018.

Jamie Holder, center, and other former Ole Miss athletes share a laugh with Wiley Martin.

Jamie Holder and Wiley Martin spend time on the floor of the Pavilion.

Wiley greets and encourages a wheelchair bound fan during his visit to the Pavilion.

Left to right, Leslie Westbrook, Dr. Will Norton and Jamie Holder share time with Wiley Martin.

Jamie Holder and James Green laugh while sharing a story about Wiley Martin during Martin’s visit to the Pavilion.