An Everlasting Bond: Michael Orris' bond with his late brother

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March Madness is always filled with emotion.

This year, Northern Illinois has won 20 games for just the fourth time in school history. Michael Orris has been a key contributor for the Huskies on the court. But Orris has been dealing with the demands of being a student athlete while grieving a tremendous loss.

On Aug. 7, 2015, Orris lost his brother, Billy, in a tragic motorcycle accident. 

The Orris family were forced to come together with the help of a basketball coach who had experienced similar pain. Here's there story.

Watch the full feature in the video above.

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