Opening week for 17 UNC basketball transfers includes three debuting at third school, game in Paris

Posted Nov 2, 2024
All but one of the 17 former Tar Heel basketball players playing with other college programs will open their seasons Monday. Dontrez Styles is one of three former UNC basketball players who will debut Monday with their third school. Also debuting at their third school on Monday are junior Tyler Nickel at Vanderbilt and senior James Okonkwo at Akron. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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