Tar Heels In The NBA UpdateWith Zach Randolph out, Ed Davis got the start last Tuesday against the Suns. He responded well, putting up 21 points, 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks on 8-of-11 shooting. John Henson posted some big numbers in the last week, highlighted by his game against the Wizards. Henson had 19 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and one block on 8-of-10 shooting. (GoHeels.com)
'Unusual' delay leaves questions as P.J. Hairston sits for UNCP.J. Hairston has gone more than half a calendar year not knowing how offseason troubles will affect his long-term eligibility during this UNC basketball season. And frankly, there may be more confusion surrounding Hairston’s eligibility now than ever. The largest threat to Hairston, and it appears to be a realistic threat, is if the NCAA finds that Hairston wasn’t forthcoming to investigators. (Greensboro News & Record)
Pistons hope players heed Rasheed Wallace's messageOfficially, Rasheed Wallace is not an assistant for the Pistons. He is an assistant for player development, which is why he sits in the second row during games. Still, he wants to see improvement, not only in the big men, but the Pistons as a whole. And he’s serious about his craft, and gives valuable input during practices. “There is only one speed I know how to go, and that is hard,” Wallace said. (Detroit News)
T.J. Yates has "back problem"Case Keenum will start at quarterback Sunday against the Colts, but Monday at Reliant Stadium, interim head coach Wade Phillips said reserve quarterback T.J. Yates has something wrong with his back. “T.J. has got a back problem right now," Phillips said. "We’re wrestling with that." Phillips said he was unsure how it happened. “I don’t know," Phillips said. (Houston Texans)
Jheranie Boyd signed to Chiefs practice squadJheranie Boyd’s professional football career has had some twists and turns. It took another turn Tuesday when the Kansas City Chiefs signed the former Tar Heel to their practice roster. Boyd will be joining his fourth professional football team in the past year. A 6-foot-2, 190-pounder, Boyd played in one preseason game with the Bengals but will seek his first action since last football season at UNC. (Gaston Gazette)
Matt Harvey, Anne V share a personal momentThe things men will do for love. Or a swimsuit model. This moment of true love between Mets pitcher Matt Harvey and his girlfriend, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Anne Vyalitsyna was caught at Sunday's Washington Capitals-New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden. (FOX Sports)
McAdoo Out of SyncThe opening eight games of James Michael McAdoo’s junior campaign haven’t played out as well as anyone hoped or expected, although no one around the North Carolina basketball program, at least not publicly, seems overly concerned. One possible explanation for his struggles is roster-induced position changes that date back to last spring. (Inside Carolina)
UNC embraces bowl opportunityUNC is bowl-bound once again after serving a one-year postseason ban because of NCAA sanctions. Not only did the Tar Heels have to overcome an abysmal 1-5 start to the season, but many of the seniors on the roster were freshmen when the NCAA launched its highly publicized investigation. The sloppy start to the season paled in comparison to the turn their collegiate careers took in the summer of 2010. (ESPN.com)
Report: Texas’ Mack Brown to step down as coachMack Brown will step down as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns after 16 years, according to Chip Brown of Orangebloods.com. Brown came under fire early this season as the Longhorns looked unimpressive in their first games, and the school hired a new AD after longtime Mack Brown supporter DeLoss Dodds stepped down. Despite the concerns, Brown brought the team to within one game of a Big 12 championship. (Sports Illustrated)
Ranking all 35 bowl games from best to worst21. Belk Bowl, Dec. 28: Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6): The Tar Heels will be playing what is essentially a home game, about 140 miles from their Chapel Hill location, but that's not necessarily a good thing. UNC has never won a bowl game in its home state, losing three times in the game played in Charlotte. Cincinnati is playing in the game for the second season in a row. (ESPN.com)
Video: UNC Men's Basketball Holiday Shopping for Salvation ArmyThe North Carolina Men's Basketball team continued their annual tradition and went shopping for underprivileged children through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.
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Tar Heels dig in defensivelyThe unexpected benefit of North Carolina not having P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald in the lineup as scorers has been an increased focus on getting better defensively. The Tar Heels are currently holding opponents to 37.6 percent shooting from the floor, which ranks 17th nationally and second in the ACC. Carolina hasn’t had a defensive percentage that low since the 1959-60 season. (ESPN.com)
Wayne Ellington provides solid veteran bench presence for MavsShane Larkin’s return from injury put in a dent in Wayne Ellington’s minutes. Still, he’s working as hard as ever to be ready when the call from coach Carlisle comes. Ellington may be a valuable insurance policy for the Mavs’ backcourt but it’s that veteran leadership on the bench that makes Dallas’ overall backcourt package one of the best in the league. (Dallas Mavericks)
Tar Heel Take: UNC-Greensboro (video)Join Rachel Nash and Alex Curley as they take a behind-the-scenes look at UNC’s game against UNC-Greensboro as the Tar Heels’ regular season kicks into full swing. (Chapelboro.com)
Bowl Game Carries Special Meaning for Tar Heel SeniorsThe Tar Heel football team will be bowling in Charlotte on Dec. 28. 6-6 North Carolina accepted a bid to compete in the Belk Bowl against 9-3 Cincinnati. For the senior class, this bowl trip is even more meaningful. Coach Larry Fedora had a chance to reflect on how much those Tar Heels have been through including three different head coaches and the full lifespan of the NCAA investigation. (Chapelboro.com)
Antawn Jamison on the brink of a milestoneSometime this week Antawn Jamison will become one of only 20 players in NBA history to reach 20,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. Out of the previous 19 players to hit those numbers, only Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki are active and of the 16 other players to do so only Shaquille O’Neal has yet to be enshrined in the hall of fame. (ESPN.com)
Raymond Felton works with Big Brothers/Big SistersWednesday, Raymond Felton visited with six members of the New York City chapter of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters club. Felton met three kids and their "big brothers" at the NBA offices and treated them to a pizza party and a shopping spree. Felton, the ambassador for Big Brother/Big Sister's New York City chapter, also treated the kids to Sunday's game against the Celtics. (ESPN.com)
Rookie Gio Bernard growing into big role for BengalsGiovani Bernard was heading back to the huddle after a long run when he got a compliment from one of the Colts linebackers. "After the play, he was like, 'You're a shifty dude,'" Bernard said. Shifty. Elusive. And quickly growing into an integral part of the Cincinnati offense. Bernard had his best game on Sunday, running for a career-high 99 yards and catching four passes for 49 yards. (Miami Herald)
Tar Heels showed perseverance in landing bowl bidAfter missing a bowl game last season because of NCAA sanctions, North Carolina's seniors are closing their careers with a return to the postseason. UNC will face Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl in Charlotte on Dec. 28 after digging its way out of a 1-5 hole. Coach Larry Fedora, in his second season, also sees the game as a reward for the upperclassmen who stayed around through a bumpy few years. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Roy Williams Radio Show QuotesAssistant coach C.B. McGrath defending Roy Williams: "In the 10 years he's been here, no college basketball team has been to more Final Fours, no college basketball team has won more national championships - but yet you read about who is the most overrated coach and it's always Coach Williams. And it's absolutely ridiculous. Bobby Knight, Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun - all in the Hall of Fame - and Bo Ryan, Thad Matta and Tom Izzo: Coach's record against those guys is 30-3." (Inside Carolina)
Video: Kendall Marshall's 31 point, 10 assist D-League debutIn his Delaware 87ers debut, former Phoenix Suns lottery pick and University of North Carolina standout Kendall Marshall dropped 31 points, including five three-pointers, dished out 10 assists and came one rebound shy of a triple-double.
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Poll thoughts: Tar Heels up, Jayhawks downRoy Williams’ team continued its confounding pattern again last week, traveling to East Lansing and rolling past the top-ranked Michigan State Spartans with a dominating second half. They now have wins against No. 1 and No. 3 (Louisville) and losses to never-will-be-ranked-this-year Belmont and UAB. On Saturday, North Carolina hosts a Kentucky team that started the season ranked No. 1. (Sporting News)
Kareem Martin selected to the Senior BowlNorth Carolina defensive end Kareem Martin leads a contingent of nine ACC players selected Monday to play in the Senior Bowl, the most prestigious of the postseason college football all-star games. Martin was among the ACC leaders in sacks with 11, tackles for loss with 20 and forced fumbles with three, while serving as a major catalyst for the Tar Heels’ turnaround from a 1-5 start into a bowl team. (Wilmington Star News)
2013 Bowl Gifts to ParticipantsThis year, alongside the high-end electronics, jewelry and mountain bikes in the gift suites that have become a staple at college football postseason festivities, there will be a home-theater recliner that users can plug their electronics into, as well. The NCAA allows each bowl to award up to $550 worth of gifts to 125 participants per school. Belk Bowl: Shopping trip to Belk department store; Fossil watch. (Sports Business Daily)
Kennedy Meeks Improving In The PaintThis year has brought improvement to the North Carolina frontcourt, giving much needed power and energy in the paint to a team that remains unsure of the fate of two of its best shooters. But the biggest addition on the inside for the Tar Heels so far this season has been freshman Kennedy Meeks. Meeks was named the ACC Rookie of the Week on Monday for his strong week. (GoHeels.com)
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