Cincinnati guard David DeJulius sees the big picture with his commitment to childrens literacy Andscape [Video]

From his family to his high school and college basketball coaches, they all agreed DeJulius’ latest gesture was consistent with his altruistic behavior. Although his mother, Latrice Halthon, was not surprised by his announcement, she was still moved.

“I wasn’t shocked because that’s the type of person David has always been,” Halthon said of her son, the Bearcats’ starting point guard. “But I teared up because he’s always looked out for everyone. He’s a wonderful person.”

DeJulius will donate all money earned from the sales of his No. 5 jersey in a name, image and likeness deal to buy books for a school in Cincinnati and one in his hometown of Detroit.

DeJulius, a graduate student, wants to share the joy of reading he missed out on …