Tar Heels hope to build on late bevy of threes

Posted Nov 20, 2011
As the 3-pointer left his hand with about two minutes left Sunday night, North Carolina freshman P.J. Hairston closed his eyes. “I thought, ‘OK, that’s good,’ and I heard everybody cheering,’’ he said. “And then I hurried and ran back to get on defense. “Yeah, there was a sense of relief.” Not just for the reserve guard, but for the Tar Heels (3-0), as well. (ESPN.com)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Coby White scores 20 in Charlotte Hornets debut as Roy Williams looks on
Coby White made his home debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, the third game for his new team after being acquired from the Chicago...
Sun Mar 1, 2026

Henri Veesaar unleashed. How UNC's big man rocked Virginia Tech
Earlier in the week, Henri Veesaar wasn’t satisfied. Following Monday’s win over Louisville, he called his recent rebounding numbers "unacceptable," noting he’d pulled down just...
Sun Mar 1, 2026

Caleb Wilson participating in individual workouts, but no contact drills
Caleb Wilson continues to inch closer to returning to action. "He doesn’t have his cast on anymore," Hubert Davis said following the Tar Heels' 89-82...
Sun Mar 1, 2026

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Postgame Notes
UNC Basketball is 17-0 in the Smith Center this season. The 17 wins tie UNC's single-season record for home wins, including wins in the Smith...
Sun Mar 1, 2026