Q&A with King Rice

Posted Apr 26, 2012
We all saw the photo of Harrison Barnes alone in the locker room after the loss to Kansas. What was your most heartbreaking loss as a Tar Heel, and what was the most memorable moment? King Rice: “Most heartbreaking – missed free throws in the ACC championship my senior year against Duke. Most memorable – when Derrick Phelps signed (haha), but really just playing for Coach Smith.” (Keeping It Heel)

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