North Carolina-Michigan St. PreviewRoy Williams has gotten the best of Michigan State coach Tom Izzo since taking over at North Carolina 10 years ago. No matter the circumstances or venue, Williams has come out on top in all six matchups. This time, though, it's Izzo and the top-ranked Spartans who seem to have the advantage when the teams meet in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Wednesday night in East Lansing. (Yahoo! Sports)
P.J. Hairston, Leslie McDonald Will Not Travel to Michigan StateRoy Williams said Tuesday that there has been no change in the status of P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald, meaning they will not travel to East Lansing with the team for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup against Michigan State on Wednesday night. "Nothing has changed," Williams said. UNC and the NCAA are working together to resolve ongoing eligibility issues regarding the two players. (GoHeels.com)
Video: James Hurst the WiseSenior offensive tackle James Hurst came to Chapel Hill from Indiana as a much-publicized 5-star recruit and will leave as the likely career starts leader and as a high NFL draft pick.
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Roy Williams hopes to simplify small forwardOut of necessity, North Carolina coach Roy Williams has used junior James Michael McAdoo and freshman Isaiah Hicks for stretches at small forward. Power forward and center are interchangeable in Williams’ system. So are shooting guard and small forward. But McAdoo and Hicks are in uncharted territory trying to play both small and power forward. (ESPN.com)
UNC-Michigan State PreviewIf you've been paying attention (and even if you haven't) then you know that UNC's team is deprived of a traditional wing presence this season. A lack of shooters has prompted Williams to place guys in awkward positions on the court. James Michael McAdoo has been one of the more out of place Tar Heels as he has had to spend time playing small forward. (Tar Heel Illustrated)
The McAdoo ProblemOne thing that has stayed constant during the last couple weeks for the Tar Heels, however. During the last three games the Heels have played, James Michael McAdoo has performed terribly. In the game against Richmond, McAdoo was decently efficient but somewhat passive, finishing with nine points on 3-6 shooting and just four rebounds in 32 minutes. (Thrill City)
Disabled student fights for visibility at UNCAt her graduation ceremony next year, Katie Savage will stand in Kenan Stadium — where, at age 14, she started rebuilding her life. In ninth grade, Savage walked into UNC Hospitals for heart surgery. She left in a wheelchair — without her left leg. (Daily Tar Heel)
UNC to play in 2014 Battle 4 AtlantisThe 2014 Battle 4 Atlantis will welcome North Carolina and seven other elite teams to Atlantis, forming one of the best fields in history. All eight teams have been confirmed, including Carolina, UCLA, Georgetown, Florida, Butler, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and UAB. The 12-game tournament will be held the week of Thanksgiving, November 26-28, 2014. (GoHeels.com)
Lucas: Tar Heel Basketball NotebookIn the wake of Sunday's loss at UAB, Carolina had a spirited practice Monday afternoon and is scheduled for another intense session today. In addition, Roy Williams made some changes to his team's itinerary for the trip to Michigan State. The Tar Heels are scheduled to depart for East Lansing this evening. (GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Football Freshmen HighlightsThe Tar Heels have gotten major contributions on both sides of the ball from true freshmen including: Mikey Bart, Khris Francis, Dominique Green, Bug Howard, T.J. Logan, Ryan Switzer, and Brian Walker.
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Roy Williams Still Steaming After Joel James Hushes UAB CrowdUNC men’s basketball head coach Roy Williams was not happy with the outcome of Sunday’s 63-59 loss to UAB, but his disgust started early in the contest. Joel James knocked down a jumper 38 seconds into the game to tie it at two. He proceeded to turn to the crowd with a finger on his lips. (Chapelboro.com)
Video: Michigan State Set To Host UNCAndy Katz and Seth Greenberg take a look at the matchup between North Carolina and Michigan State in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. (ESPN.com)
Tar Heel Baseball Freshmen Ranked Fourth NationallyNorth Carolina's current freshman class has been ranked No. 4 nationally by Perfect Game, the website announced this week. The Tar Heels are one of three ACC programs in the top 10, with Miami coming in at No. 2 and Georgia Tech at No. 9. Right-hander Chris Oakley merits special mention as a member of the PG Top 100. (GoHeels.com)
Good, Bad, & Ugly Report: DukeIf UNC holds the two leads they had at home against Duke and Miami with under 3 minutes to play, they are the outright Coastal Division champions. But has been the way things have gone for the Heels this season, they don't catch the breaks and drop both games. With that in mind, here is the missed opportunity edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: (Tar Heel Blog)
UNC considers Smith Center renovationsSeveral major universities have made changes to their basketball arenas in recent years, and UNC could follow suit. While talks surrounding renovations to the Dean E. Smith Center have included the addition of luxury seating, they will also include possible upgrades to the student section, said Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham. (Daily Tar Heel)
John Henson adjusts to role of starting center for BucksFormer Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles experimented using John Henson as a starter early last season but later said the young player was not ready for it. Flash forward to Tuesday night in Boston, when the 6-foot-11 Henson will be the Bucks starting center for a second straight game. This time he's more prepared for the challenge and trying to show he can stay in the starting lineup. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Tom Izzo '99 percent sure' Gary Harris will play versus UNCMichigan State head coach Tom Izzo sat Gary Harris this past Friday in the hopes that a day off would help his sophomore shooting guard be ready for Wednesday's game versus North Carolina. The time to rest appears to have helped, but not completely solved the problem, as Izzo said Monday that he's "99 percent sure" Harris would play Wednesday. (MLive.com)
Roy Williams Radio Show NotesThough J.P. Tokoto provided a spark for the Tar Heels on the offensive end, scoring 16 points, Roy Williams told the crowd gathered for the radio show that Tokoto’s defensive grade “sucked.” Williams said that the plan is still for former point guard Stilman White to return to the team after he completes his Mormon mission. Williams also addressed forward James Michael McAdoo’s recent struggles. (Daily Tar Heel)
Video: UNC Football - Operation Christmas ChildThe North Carolina Football Team took time to shop and stock shoe boxes for this year's 2013 Operation Christmas Child.
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Diamond DeShields Earns ACC Rookie Of The Week HonorsDiamond DeShields of the North Carolina women's basketball team was selected ACC Rookie of the Week on Monday, as announced by the conference office. DeShields averaged 23.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals last week over three games at the Cancun Challenge, helping lead the Tar Heels to a 2-1 record. UNC has won the award three-consecutive weeks by three different players. (GoHeels.com)
Ten Tar Heels Earn All-ACC Football RecognitionFour Tar Heels were named first-team All-ACC and a total of 10 received all-conference recognition, as announced Monday by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Eric Ebron, James Hurst, Kareem Martin and Ryan Switzer received first-team honors, while Tre Boston was a second-team selection. Quinshad Davis, Russell Bodine, Norkeithus Otis, Jabari Price and Tommy Hibbard received honorable mention. (GoHeels.com)
Former UNC AFAM chairman indicted by grand juryFormer chairman of the UNC African and Afro-American Studies department Julius Nyang’oro has been indicted by a grand jury after a year-and-a-half-long State Bureau of Investigation probe found that he allegedly received $12,000 for teaching a class he never taught. Orange County District Attorney Jim Woodall said another indictment for a former academic employee might come out in January. (Daily Tar Heel)
Postgame Chalkboard: A Few Plays ShortWithout question, this was yet another game North Carolina should have won. As has been the trend in each loss of 2013, the Tar Heels were good enough to win but came up short in a few key situations that turned the game. A 6-6 season is obviously disappointing given the expectations coming into the year. (Inside Carolina)
Football Coaches Regular Season Report CardLarry Fedora, UNC, C Saturday, C Season: A strange, uneven, unlikely regular season ended in exactly that same manner. So after 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the ACC, the highlights of Fedora’s second season turned out to be the win at N.C. State and if you stretch it some, scoring 80 points in a game (Old Dominion). (WRAL Sports Fan)
Ken Huff Named Walter Camp Alumni Award WinnerFormer UNC standout and 1974 All-America offensive guard Ken Huff is the recipient of the 2013 Walter Camp Alumni Award, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Monday. Huff joins a distinguished list of former winners, including Alan Page (Notre Dame), Bo Jackson (Auburn), Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh), Herschel Walker (Georgia), Mark May (Pittsburgh) and Derrick Brooks (Florida State). (GoHeels.com)
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