Kerwin Walton

FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Shooting the 3: Oral Roberts has put in the long-range work

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Florida State guard Scottie Barnes (4) drives to the basket at North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 15 Florida State holds off North Carolina 69-66 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 13, 2021 12:30 AM EST

Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele (13) looks to pass under pressure from West Virginia's Taz Sherman, back, and Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

ACC - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) battles North Carolina State forward Manny Bates (15)for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/10/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 12:22 PM EST

North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) and guard R.J. Davis (4) reach for a rebound against Duke forward Matthew Hurt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Bacot, Love and Walton score 18 each, UNC beats Duke 91-73

Mar. 06, 2021 09:05 PM EST

North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks, right, and Florida State center Tanor Ngom struggle for the ball while Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Kessler, Tar Heels rally from 16 down to upset No. 11 FSU

By Aaron Beard Feb. 27, 2021 09:58 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and guard Kerwin Walton struggle with Florida State forward Malik Osborne (10) and center Tanor Ngom, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 2/27/2021

Feb. 27, 2021 04:30 PM EST

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Tar Heels pursue nonconference games amid ACC postponements

By Aaron Beard Feb. 23, 2021 05:35 PM EST

Walton, Sharpe help UNC beat Louisville 99-54

Feb. 20, 2021 08:27 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to lead five North Carolina players scoring in double figures and the Tar...

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, left, rteaches in against Northeastern guard Tyson Walker (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Tar Heels beat Northeastern in rare Feb. nonconference game

Feb. 17, 2021 09:20 PM EST

Love's career-high 25 helps N. Carolina edge Duke 91-87

Feb. 06, 2021 08:41 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Love scored a season-high 25 points to help North Carolina beat Duke 91-87 on Saturday night in a rare meeting with both...

Clemson beats 63-50, ends North Carolina's 3-game win streak

Feb. 02, 2021 09:43 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Hunter Tyson scored 16 points, Clyde Trapp had 14 and Clemson beat North Carolina 63-50 on Tuesday night, snapping the Tar Heels' three...

Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson (1) and Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, right, defend as North Carolina's Walker Kessler looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

North Carolina wins 3rd straight, cruises past Pitt 75-65

Jan. 26, 2021 09:21 PM EST

North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts, left, is greeted by North Carolina head coach Roy Williams prior to an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/23/2021

Jan. 23, 2021 02:02 PM EST

North Carolina forward Day'Ron Sharpe, left, is pressured by Wake Forest guard Isaiah Wilkins (23) and forward Ismael Massoud during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/20/2021

Jan. 20, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Walker has 20, Gray 19; FSU wins 20th straight ACC home game

Jan. 16, 2021 03:07 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — M.J. Walker scored 20 points, Raiquan Gray added a career-high 19 and Florida State beat North Carolina 82-75 on Saturday for the...