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North Carolina guard R.J. Davis, center, battles Boston College guard Jaeden Zackery, left, and forward CJ Penha Jr. (24) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Double-double hoarder Bacot leads UNC past Boston College

Jan. 17, 2023 09:15 PM EST

North Carolina guard Caleb Love, left, drives to the basket against Boston College guard Jaeden Zackery (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Boston College Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/17/2023

Jan. 17, 2023 07:44 PM EST

Wake Forest forward Matthew Marsh (33) defends against North Carolina forward Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/4/2023

Jan. 04, 2023 11:44 PM EST

Bacot scores 26, UNC beats Michigan at Jumpman Invitational

Dec. 21, 2022 10:11 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Armando Bacot scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, RJ Davis hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points and North Carolina held on to...

Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Ohio State Buckeyes 12/17/2022

Dec. 17, 2022 06:12 PM EST

North Carolina guard Caleb Love reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in New York. The Tar Heels won 89-84 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
After buzzer-beater to force OT, Heels beat No. 23 OSU 89-84

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2022 06:07 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Sean Pedulla (3) shoots over North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) in the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va., Sunday Dec. 4 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech knock off slumping No. 18 North Carolina 80-72

Jimmy Robertson Dec. 04, 2022 05:22 PM EST

Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) puts up a shot against North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jackson-Davis leads No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 UNC, 77-65

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 11:55 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson (25) and North Carolina forward Pete Nance (32) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis , Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Indiana Hoosiers 11/30/2022

Nov. 30, 2022 09:46 PM EST

North Carolina forward Leaky Black, left, defends against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs

By Sean Highkin Nov. 27, 2022 07:13 PM EST

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Caleb Grill, Iowa State topples No. 1 North Carolina 70-65

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 08:01 PM EST

North Carolina guard Caleb Love reacts after scoring against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Iowa State Cyclones 11/25/2022

Nov. 25, 2022 06:46 PM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

North Carolina forward Pete Nance, right, shoots over Portland center Joey St. Pierre during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
No. 1 North Carolina pulls away from Portland late, 89-81

By Tim Booth Nov. 24, 2022 03:16 PM EST

The North Carolina bench celebrates after guard Caleb Love (2) made a 3-point basket against Portland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Portland Pilots 11/24/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 02:18 PM EST

James Madison head coach Mark Byington yells instructions to the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina Tar Heels at James Madison Dukes 11/20/2022

Nov. 20, 2022 01:02 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and Gardner-Webb guard Leon Williams (11) go for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Love, Nance help No. 1 North Carolina beat Gardner-Webb

By Bob Sutton Nov. 15, 2022 10:27 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and fans celebrate after he slam-dunked over College of Charleston guard Ryan Larson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Bacot, Love help No. 1 UNC top College of Charleston

By Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2022 09:26 PM EST

College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Charleston Cougars at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 07:54 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) drives against UNC Wilmington guard Maleeck Harden-Hayes (3) and center Victor Enoh (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 1 Tar Heels hold down UNCW in opening win

By Bob Sutton Nov. 07, 2022 11:26 PM EST