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Florida State center Balsa Koprivica (5) takes a shot as North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semi final round of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Florida State Seminoles 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 08:56 PM 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

Marquette forward Dawson Garcia (33) and North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks, right, reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina Central Eagles 2/24/2021

Feb. 24, 2021 07:20 PM EST

Teammates congratulate guard Andrew Platek (3) after he scored the winning basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. North Carolina defeated Miami 67-65. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Platek's runner sends Tar Heels past Miami 67-65

Jan. 05, 2021 11:03 PM EST

Miami forward Anthony Walker (1) jumps for a basket as North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) and guard Puff Johnson (14) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla.(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Miami (FL) Hurricanes 1/5/2021

Jan. 05, 2021 09:08 PM EST

Notre Dame guard Prentiss Hubb (3) and North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Georgia Tech guards Jose Alvarado, front, and Bubba Parham react near North Carolina's Andrew Platek, left, after Georgia Tech's win in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 12/30/2020

Dec. 30, 2020 10:48 PM EST

North Carolina guard Rechon Black, right, and the bench react to the team's loss to Georgia Tech in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Georgia Tech rallies past North Carolina 72-67 in 2nd half

Dec. 30, 2020 10:46 PM EST

North Carolina Central's Deven Palmer (5) and C.J. Keyser (22) defend against North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Bacot, No. 16 North Carolina beat North Carolina Central

By Bob Sutton Dec. 12, 2020 04:31 PM EST

North Carolina Central guard Nicolas Fennell guards North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 03:04 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) fights for a rebound with Iowa center Luka Garza, center, and guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Iowa Hawkeyes 12/8/2020

Dec. 08, 2020 07:48 PM EST

Stanford guard Daejon Davis (1) leaps to the basket past North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational tournament, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Stanford Cardinal 12/1/2020

Dec. 01, 2020 05:16 PM EST

North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) reaches for a rebound in front of UNLV forward Devin Tillis (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Maui Invitational tournament, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Davis, Brooks help No. 14 UNC top UNLV 78-51 in Maui tourney

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2020 09:17 PM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) dribbles during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Bacot joins Garrison Brooks in giving the Tar Heels a deep front line this year. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown File)
Williams, No. 16 Tar Heels eager to move past 14-19 season

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes falls after coming into contact with North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Syracuse Orange 3/11/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

Duke guard Tre Jones is congratulated by guard Jordan Goldwire following Jones' shot to force overtime against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Jones, Moore help No. 7 Duke top rival UNC 98-96 in OT

By Aaron Beard Feb. 08, 2020 09:05 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) is picked up by his teammates after Florida State was penalized for charging in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Florida State defeated North Carolina 65-59. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Anthony's back, but UNC's offense out of sync for Duke game

By Aaron Beard Feb. 06, 2020 05:19 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts from the sidelines with an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UNC's Williams: Anthony practicing, could play vs BC

By Aaron Beard Jan. 31, 2020 03:26 PM EST

North Carolina's Cole Anthony, left,and Jeremiah Francis, both out with injuries, watch their teammates warm up for an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
UNC's Anthony eager for eventual return from knee surgery

By Aaron Beard Jan. 28, 2020 02:42 PM EST

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) shoots against North Carolina's Andrew Platek (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By Aaron Beard Jan. 27, 2020 09:14 PM EST