Tar Heels in NBA: Harrison Barnes scores 23 as Kings close in on playoff berth

Posted Mar 26, 2023
As Harrison Barnes put Sacramento one victory away from the franchise’s first playoff berth in 17 years, other former UNC players put up big numbers in recent days, including 23 from Cameron Johnson and two 19-point nights from Coby White. Barnes followed up a 23-point game in Friday’s 135–127 home win over Phoenix with 18 points on Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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