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Armando Bacot reflects on UNC basketball career in Tar Heels’ tribute video

Armando Bacot, Tar Heel legend. That was the caption on a post by UNC Basketball’s social media accounts Monday evening. The post features a four-minute video of Bacot reflecting on his time with the Tar Heels, in which he became Carolina's all-time leader in rebounds (1,715), double-doubles (87), and second-most points by a UNC player (2,347). (Fayetteville Observer)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Ven-Allen Lubin the Frontcourt Answer for UNC Basketball?

Things have progressed quickly with Vanderbilt basketball transfer Ven-Allen Lubin. Lubin and the UNC coaches have had several phone calls and Lubin will visit campus Tuesday. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining, but the fear is that his stature isn't tall enough to fill the Tar Heels' need in the post. Is that true? (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is UNC’s 24-25 roster currently better than last season’s?

UNC is expected to add more pieces to its 2024-25 basketball roster, but what about where things stand today? Is the team in its current form better than it was in 2023-24? Do the additions of Ian Jackson, Drake Powell, Cade Tyson, and James Brown offset the losses of Armando Bacot, Cormac Ryan, and Harrison Ingram? (View Video)

Tar Heels Overseas Update: The latest on Maye, Manek, Brooks, and others

Brady Manek is averaging 8.8 ppg and 2.8 rpg in 26 games this season for Lithuanian squad Zalgiris. Former UNC forward Garrison Brooks is also in Lithuania, averaging 7.8 ppg and 4.4 rpg for Vilnius. Luke Maye is filling the stat sheet for Ibaraki in Japan with 20.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg and 2.2 apg. And Andrew Platek is scoring 13.7 ppg with Xezri in Azerbaijan. (EuroBasket.com)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Cade Tyson

Cade Tyson officially signed his letter of intent to North Carolina, the basketball program announced Thursday afternoon. Tyson committed to UNC on April 28, becoming a Tar Heel after spending two seasons at Belmont. He has two years of eligibility remaining. At 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds, Tyson averaged 13.6 as a freshman, and 16.2 points as a sophomore. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: UNC Basketball Starting Five By Decade Draft

Taylor Vippolis from Inside Carolina is joined by Sherrell McMillan, Greg Barnes, and former Tar Heel wing and 2009 national champion Marcus Ginyard to draft an all-time starting five from among North Carolina Basketball players, requiring one player from each of the past five decades. (View Video)

Roy Williams to speak in Fayetteville to boost Habitat for Humanity

If you wanted a chance to meet Roy Williams, now is your chance. The former UNC basketball coach will be the featured guest at a lunch and fundraiser for Fayetteville Area Habitat For Humanity. "Homecourt: A Conversation with Coach Roy Williams" is at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Felton J. Capel Arena on the campus of Fayetteville State University. (Fayetteville Observer)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Portal Reset; Potential fits for Hawkins, Lubin, Mitchell?

Outside of landing Belmont transfer Cade Tyson and getting back R.J. Davis and Seth Trimble, North Carolina hasn't been able to secure other basketball portal commits. What’s the potential fit with other portal targets UNC might pursue – Coleman Hawkins (Illinois), Ven-Allen Lubin (Vanderbilt), and Dillon Mitchell (Texas)? (View Video)

Roy Williams is retired but worries about ‘sad state’ of college sports

Former UNC coach Roy Williams was asked about leaving college basketball, the increasing demands posed by the transfer portal, and the allure of name, image, and likeness (NIL) packages for athletes. He said he did not retire in 2021 because of those changes, but agreed the landscape of the sport has been irretrievably altered because of them. (AOL.com)

Revisiting 'The Shot': When Michael Jordan Ascended from MVP to Legend

May 7, 1989. On this day in Chicago Bulls history, Michael Jordan began his transition from superstar to legend. Sure, the NBA was aware of the Bulls' phenom guard at the time. Jordan already had won MVP and a Defensive Player of the Year award. But the "killer" in Jordan introduced himself to the world and elevated the legend that became MJ. (On Tap Sports Net)

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