Lucas: Oh Shoot

Posted Feb 2, 2021
The absolutely essential part of the game that must occur in order to win is this: the Tar Heels have to shoot it. You can't put points on the scoreboard if you don't shoot the basketball. And on Tuesday at Littlejohn Coliseum, UNC didn't shoot it nearly enough to win. The Tar Heels attempted 44 field goals against the Tigers, by far the lowest total this season. (GoHeels.com)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Michael Malone sees chance to be 'part of something special' at UNC
Six months ago, Michael Malone attended Carolina Basketball practices at the Smith Center as a self-proclaimed outsider. On Tuesday, though, the former longtime NBA coach...
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Lucas: First and Last
Michael Malone sounded an awful lot like a Tar Heel on his first day. The new Carolina Basketball head coach was introduced at the Smith...
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Video: Executive Associate AD Steve Newmark answers questions after Malone press conference
University of North Carolina Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark answers questions from reporters on Tuesday following the introductory press conference of new UNC head...
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Steve Newmark wouldn’t take no for an answer from Michael Malone
Steve Newmark refused to take no for an answer, and by the time he left Michael Malone’s house Easter Sunday, North Carolina's search for its...
Wed Apr 8, 2026