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North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis instructs his team in the second half of a second-round game agent Baylor in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tar Heels reach Sweet 16 leaning heavily on ironmen starters

By Aaron Beard Mar. 22, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, center, reaches for a rebound against Furman guard Mike Bothwell (3) and guard Conley Garrison (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Furman Paladins at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/14/2021

Dec. 14, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Elon forward Michael Graham (21) and forward Chuck Hannah (1) block North Carolina guard Anthony Harris (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Elon Phoenix at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/11/2021

Dec. 11, 2021 08:56 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) defends Georgia Tech center Rodney Howard (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Davis scores 23, North Carolina pulls away from Georgia Tech

By Matt Winklejohn Dec. 05, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Florida State guard Scottie Barnes (4) drives to the basket at North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 15 Florida State holds off North Carolina 69-66 in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 13, 2021 12:30 AM EST

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

Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele (13) looks to pass under pressure from West Virginia's Taz Sherman, back, and Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
ACC - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM 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

North Carolina forward Day'Ron Sharpe (11) drives to the basket against Louisville center Malik Williams while Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/20/2021

Feb. 20, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Walker has 20, Gray 19; FSU wins 20th straight ACC home game

Jan. 16, 2021 03:07 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — M.J. Walker scored 20 points, Raiquan Gray added a career-high 19 and Florida State beat North Carolina 82-75 on Saturday for the...

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

Virginia Tech guard Jalen Cone maintains his dribble in front of North Carolina defender Rechon Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Radford shot lifts Hokies in 2nd OT, 79-77, over UNC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 22, 2020 10:51 PM EST

North Carolina's Brandon Robinson (4) drives to the basket in the first 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 basketball player Brandon Robinson injured in car crash

Jan. 13, 2020 04:45 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

North Carolina guard Justin Pierce (32) reacts following a play against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Is This The Year? Clemson seeks first win at North Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 10, 2020 07:48 AM EST

North Carol;ina coach Roy Williams, center right, assists guard Anthony Harris, center left, following an injury during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UNC guard Harris needs surgery for torn ACL in right knee

Jan. 03, 2020 10:19 AM EST

North Carolina coach Roy Williams is presented with a photograph of himself with Dean Smith by players Brandon Robinson and Garrison Brooks following an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Williams tied Dean Smith with 879 careers wins. Scott Smith, son of the late Dean Smith, is seen at left. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Robinson leads Tar Heels as Williams gets win No. 879

Dec. 30, 2019 09:23 PM EST

Duke's Jack White (41) grabs a rebound between Wofford's Messiah Jones, left, and Trevor Stumpe, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
No. 3 Louisville, No. 4 Duke enter ACC grind as favorites

By Aaron Beard Dec. 29, 2019 10:59 AM 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

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