UNC needs its Black Falcon to soar to get to the Final Four

Posted Mar 24, 2012
UNC’s chances of beating Kansas and advancing to the Final Four are greatly enhanced if Kendall Marshall and his fractured right wrist are able to play in Sunday’s NCAA Midwest Region final. But this much is just as true: It doesn’t matter who plays point guard for the Tar Heels if All-America forward Harrison Barnes doesn’t show up ready to play against the Jayhawks. (Wilmington Star News)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

UNC suspends discussions on basketball arena indefinitely
UNC has suspended discussions about the future of the Smith Center until the Tar Heels hire their next men’s basketball coach and that coach has...
Sun Mar 29, 2026

Tommy Lloyd: 'Arizona is going to have another good coach after me'
UNC Basketball coaching target Tommy Lloyd after Arizona beat Purdue to advance to the Final Four: "My number one responsibility is to fight to protect...
Sun Mar 29, 2026

Doug Moe was a one-of-kind, once-in-a-lifetime legend for the Nuggets
What made Doug Moe unique and set him apart from the crowd, was his personality. He was carefree and fun-loving away from the game. His...
Sun Mar 29, 2026

What Will Happen to the Dean Dome? Here Are the Top Options.
The future of the arena that has housed North Carolina Basketball for four decades became a hot-button issue when reports from The News & Observer,...
Sat Mar 28, 2026