Born & Bred: Tar Heel Firsts
Posted Sep 29, 2022
UNC Men’s Basketball First Triple-Double: In the history of Carolina hoops, there have only been two triple-doubles and they happened within two weeks of each other. Brendan Haywood recorded 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks against Miami on Dec. 4, 2000. Two games later, Jason Capel had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists against Buffalo.
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