Deon Thompson, Team USA Advance To Semis With Blowout Win Over Bulgaria

Posted Jul 10, 2009
Featuring a barrage of 3-pointers and another well-balanced attack that saw every member of the team score, the 2009 USA Men's World University Games Team (5-0) advanced to the 2009 World University Games medal semifinals unscathed after bouncing Bulgaria (3-2) 96-66 on Thursday night in Belgrade, Serbia. North Carolina's Deon Thompson finished the game with five points and six rebounds. (Tar Heel Blue)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Lucas: Early Orientation For UNC Basketball
Virtually the entire UNC men's basketball roster is new, but the 2025-26 Tar Heels don't get a couple days of easy orientation. NCAA rules allow...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

Roy Williams to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Former UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams has been named as one of six winners of the North Carolina Award. Governor Josh Stein will present...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

THT Newsletter: UNC's QB1, Basketball Practice Video, 5-Star Hoops Visitors, Travis Burgess Injury
Sophomore Gio Lopez has been named the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback, North Carolina Basketball hosts two 5-star recruits this weekend, almost two dozen Tar Heels...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson's Work Ethic, Luka Bogavac's Skill Set
Host Isaac Schade and Bill Robinson, head coach at Milligan University, break down UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson's relentless work ethic and shooting guard Luka...
Thu Aug 28, 2025