Tyler Hansbrough returns in No. 1 UNC's rout of Oregon

Posted Nov 26, 2008
Tyler Hansbrough was back for a second game and No. 1 North Carolina will be playing for a third title on Maui. The reigning player of the year, who missed three weeks of practice and three games with a leg injury, had 16 points to lead the Tar Heels to a 98-69 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. North Carolina (5-0) will play No. 8 Notre Dame on Wednesday night in the championship game. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Bench Potential, Baseball Super Regional
We often discuss UNC Basketball's starting lineup and how important it is, but we all know how critical the depth pieces are behind that. Who...
Thu Jun 4, 2026

How Roy Williams became UNC Baseball's most unexpected coach
Inside his baseball cap, a familiar voice delivered the call. Walker McDuffie, reared back and fired. Swing and miss. Game over. Boshamer Stadium erupted. Somewhere...
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson With UNC Basketball New-Player Intel, Starting 5 Predictions
Former UNC and longtime NBA forward John Henson joins TarHeel247's Noah Weiskopf to discuss the Tar Heels’ starting five following the addition of Greek big...
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Harrison Barnes shares thoughts heading into third NBA Finals
The NBA Finals get underway Wednesday night, and basketball fans in the state of Iowa will see a familiar face on the court. Former Ames...
Wed Jun 3, 2026