Midwest musings: A history lesson, a rivalry reunion and some second round blues

Posted Mar 24, 2019
No one knows better than North Carolina’s Roy Williams that in the NCAA tournament, winning is the only thing that matters. So even though his Tar Heels didn’t exactly distinguish themselves in their opening round Midwest Region win against Iona on Friday, their Hall of Fame coach isn’t taking their performance as an ominous warning sign. (North State Journal)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Pete Nance waived by Bucks but his time in Milwaukee may not be done
The Milwaukee Bucks waived Pete Nance on Oct. 17, but a league source said the team would like to sign him to a two-way deal...
Mon Oct 19, 2026

Harrison Ingram Converted to Two-Way Contract with Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have converted forward Harrison Ingram to a two-way contract. Ingram (6-5, 230, North Carolina) appeared in four games for the Jazz this...
Mon Oct 19, 2026

Malone calls acclimation to college 'learning experience,' says accountability starts with him
Michael Malone is only months into his return to college basketball, and North Carolina’s 76-58 exhibition loss to Indiana on Sunday night gave the first-year...
Mon Oct 19, 2026

Sayon Keita shows potential, other UNC Basketball observations in loss to Indiana
Sayon Keita started the game with a three-point play after a dunk and was UNC’s best player. The 7-foot-1 freshman center finished with 12 points,...
Mon Oct 19, 2026