Armando Bacot
Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) and forward Quincy Guerrier struggle with North Carolina forward Day'Ron Sharpe, right, for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Syracuse Orange at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/12/2021

Jan. 12, 2021 09:26 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

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 State's Braxton Beverly (10) tries to drive around North Carolina's Kerwin Walton (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Daniels, N.C. State beat 17th-ranked North Carolina 79-76

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 09:18 PM EST

North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) drives past Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. North Carolina won 75-63. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
No. 22 Tar Heels top Kentucky for Wildcats' 5th loss in row

By Brian Dulik Dec. 19, 2020 04:58 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

Texas guard Matt Coleman III (2) is hugged by teammates after Texas beat North Carolina 69-67 to win the NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Maui Invitational, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. Coleman was the MVP with the winning basket and high score of 22 points. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Coleman, No. 17 Texas beat No. 14 UNC 69-67 for Maui title

By Aaron Beard Dec. 02, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Texas forward Jericho Sims (20) and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) tip off for the start of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Maui Invitational, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Texas Longhorns at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/2/2020

Dec. 02, 2020 05:16 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

UNLV guard Marvin Coleman (31) goes up for a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in the Maui Invitational tournament, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
North Carolina Tar Heels at UNLV Rebels 11/30/2020

Nov. 30, 2020 08:12 PM EST

North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches his team on defense in first half against College of Charleston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Freshmen lead No. 16 UNC past College of Charleston 79-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2020 08:22 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot and College of Charleston center Osinachi Smart (33) struggle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Charleston Cougars at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 06:58 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

Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) defends while North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
North Carolina keeps season alive, throttles Va. Tech 78-56

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 09:11 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) and guard Wabissa Bede, right, chase the ball with North Carolina guard Leaky Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/10/2020

Mar. 10, 2020 07:53 PM EDT