He's 7'6" and 280 pounds, but basketball isn't the only thing that defines him. Tacko Fall is one of the top centers in the class of 2015 and has signed on to play for the University of Central Florida Knights this fall. He hails from Senegal and came to the U.S. with the hope of furthering his basketball career and, more importantly, for the chance to chase his academic dreams.

People look at Fall and are mesmerized by his size. What they don't see is an individual who has been given a gift that he knows will take him so much further than basketball ever could.

Watch the fascinating story of one of the most inspiring people you'll ever come across.

Special thanks to Mandy Wettstein, Liberty Christian High School, coach Tony Atkins, UCF's Donnie Jones and Elite Mixtapes for all their help.