History could favor Gonzaga over North Carolina
Posted Mar 27, 2009
It's possible that the 2006 game could even affect Gonzaga negatively. It's been the first question on a lot of interrogators' lips this week, a reminder to the proud Tar Heels that they fell short against a relative upstart. "That's definitely in the back of our minds," said UNC forward Deon Thompson, "something we want to use to motivate us and prove we can beat this team." So, just what the Zags need: The manic Tyler Hansbrough, with a mad-on.
(Seattle Times)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Tyler Hansbrough on Michael Malone and NC Sports Hall of Fame honorTyler Hansbrough never set out chasing Hall of Fame honors. They keep finding him anyway. The former North Carolina Basketball star and one of the...
Sat May 2, 2026Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - UNC's Basketball Roster Thus Far
UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone and General Manager Jim Tanner are not finished putting together the Tar Heels' basketball roster for next season, but so...
Sat May 2, 2026
Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Dodgers?
Bill Belichick and Michael Malone have the same dilemma: neither has any draft picks. After his first season as a college football coach, Belichick did...
Sat May 2, 2026
UNC Basketball Announces Re-Signing of Jarin Stevenson
Jarin Stevenson isn’t going anywhere. After announcing his return to UNC for his senior season to play under Michael Malone on April 13, the school...
Fri May 1, 2026