Armando Bacot

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) drives to the basket as he's defended by North Carolina guard Brandon Robinson (4) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nwora leads No. 11 Louisville past short-handed UNC 72-55

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North Carolina's Cole Anthony (2) goes for the ball against Virginia's Jay Huff (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Woldetensae shoots Virginia past North Carolina

Feb. 15, 2020 10:16 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

Boston College guard Jay Heath (5) reacts following a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hamilton, Thornton lead Eagles, spoil Anthony's return

Feb. 01, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Miami guard Dejan Vasiljevic (1) dribbles while North Carolina guard Christian Keeling (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Robinson helps UNC beat Miami 94-71 to end 5-game skid

Aaron Beard Jan. 25, 2020 02:03 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)

Williams' Tar Heels struggling entering visit from Clemson

By Aaron Beard Jan. 10, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Justin Champagnie (11) reacts following a basket against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

McGowens, Champagnie help Panthers end ACC road skid

Jan. 08, 2020 09:15 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) dunks against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

North Carolina beats UCLA 74-64 to end 4-game losing streak

By John Marshall Dec. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EST

Wofford head coach Jay McAuley cheers on his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Wofford shocks depleted No. 17 North Carolina, 68-64

Dec. 15, 2019 06:19 PM EST

North Carolina and Wofford tipoff to start an NCAA college basketball game in historic Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Wofford Terriers at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) and North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, right, collide under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Diakite, defense lead No. 5 Virginia past No. 7 UNC 56-47

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 06:19 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) grimaces in pain following an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

UNC's Bacot expected to miss Virginia game with ankle injury

Dec. 06, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Ohio State guard D.J. Carton (3) and forward Kyle Young (25) defend while North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 6 Ohio State beats No. 7 North Carolina 74-49

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2019 12:07 AM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) is assisted by head coach Roy Williams, left, following an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Ohio State Buckeyes at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/4/2019

Dec. 04, 2019 10:32 PM EST

No. 6 North Carolina beats No. 11 Oregon 78-74 in Bahamas

By Aaron Beard Nov. 29, 2019 01:52 PM EST
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Armando Bacot controlled the paint. Cole Anthony turned in big late-game plays. And along the way, No. 6 North Carolina offered...

Brooks, No. 6 UNC beat Alabama 76-67 in Battle 4 Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 27, 2019 05:00 PM EST
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Time and again, the ball went up on the backboard or bounced off the rim only to end up in the hands of North Carolina players...