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Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Krzyzewski, the winningest coach in the history of Division I men's college basketball announced that next season will be his last with the Blue Devils program he has built into one of college basketball’s bluebloods. The school named former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer as his successor for the 2022-23 season. (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)
Analysis: Coach K's legacy built on ability to reach players

By Aaron Beard Jun. 04, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 22, 2009, file photo, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski congratulates Jon Scheyer (30) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Durham, N.C. Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The person said former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer would then take over as Krzyzewski's successor for the 2022-23 season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Duke's Krzyzewski to coach 1 final year, hand off to Scheyer

By Aaron Beard Jun. 02, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates with right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37), defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and defenseman Brett Pesce (22) after Staal scored in overtime against the Nashville Predators during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Staal scores in OT, lifts Hurricanes past Predators 3-2

By Aaron Beard May. 25, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

Walker Kessler transferring from North Carolina to Auburn

Apr. 26, 2021 02:07 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former North Carolina big man Walker Kessler is transferring to Auburn. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Monday that...

Tar Heels add 3-point shooting big man Manek from Sooners

Apr. 22, 2021 04:22 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has added Oklahoma transfer Brady Manek. The school announced Thursday that the 6-foot-9 graduate...

Cavaliers transfer Justin McKoy signs to play for Tar Heels

Apr. 20, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has added Virginia transfer Justin McKoy. The school announced Tuesday that the 6-foot-8 forward...

Mississippi State adds ex-UNC forward Garrison Brooks

Apr. 19, 2021 08:22 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Ben Howland has signed former North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks as a graduate transfer after he had...

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis makes comments during a news conference at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, after being introduced as the Tar Heels' new NCAA men's basketball coach following the retirement of Roy Williams. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UNC's Davis sticks with ex-Tar Heels for coaching staff

Apr. 15, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

UNC-Greensboro head coach Wes Miller encourages his team during the first half of a first-round game against Florida State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Banker's Life Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Cincinnati hires UNC Greensboro basketball coach Wes Miller

Apr. 15, 2021 02:12 PM EDT

Ex-UNC athletes join program to profit from college careers

Apr. 13, 2021 05:23 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — More than 100 former North Carolina men's basketball and women's soccer players are joining a group-licensing program allowing them to...

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis, center, laughs with chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, left, and athletic director Bubba Cunningham following a news conference at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Davis was named the Tar Heels new NCAA men's basketball coach following the retirement of Roy Williams. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UNC's 5-year deal with Davis averages $2 million annually

Apr. 13, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches against Houston in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The home of the Masters is a draw for basketball's best, too

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 07, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis makes comments during a news conference at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, after being introduced as the Tar Heels' new NCAA men's basketball coach following the retirement of Roy Williams. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Davis begins process of putting own touches on UNC program

By Aaron Beard Apr. 06, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2021, file photo, North Carolina assistant coach Hubert Davis, left, embraces Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski following the Marquette's win in an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina has reached an agreement with assistant coach Hubert Davis to take over the storied men’s basketball program. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Tar Heels turn to assistant Davis as Williams' successor

By Aaron Beard Apr. 05, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

North Carolina Head Basketball Coach Roy Williams speaks with members of the media during a news conference, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins as a college basketball head coach. The Hall of Fame coach led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships in 18 seasons as head coach of the Tar Heels. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tar Heels turn attention to hiring Williams' successor

By Aaron Beard Apr. 02, 2021 02:12 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken...

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, North Carolina coach Roy Williams applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. North Carolina announced Thursday, April 1, 2021, that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils 3/7/2020

Apr. 01, 2021 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina head coach Roy Williams talks to the media in the post-game press conference after an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., in this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo. North Carolina announced Thursday, April 1, 2021, that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Virginia Cavaliers at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/15/2020

Apr. 01, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, center, celebrates with his team after their 89-72 victory over Michigan State in the championship game at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament in Detroit, in this Tuesday, April 7, 2009, file phto. North Carolina announced Thursday, April 1, 2021, that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams retiring after 33-year run

By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2021 10:38 AM EDT

North Carolina says Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after 18 seasons with Tar Heels.

Apr. 01, 2021 10:31 AM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina says Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after 18 seasons with Tar Heels. ...