Lucas: Lotz Played Role On Legendary Team
Posted Aug 20, 2015
Danny Lotz, who died Wednesday at the age of 78, loved to joke about his role on the 1957 Carolina national championship team. At 6-foot-7, Lotz provided valuable size for a team that was depth-shy in the post. But he also knew head coach Frank McGuire preferred to use primarily his five starters—Lennie Rosenbluth, Joe Quigg, Tom Kearns, Bob Cunningham and Pete Brennan.
(GoHeels.com)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Video: Michael Malone talks with Tyler Hansbrough on expectations for UNC BasketballUNC Men's Basketball coach Michael Malone joins Tar Heel great Tyler Hansbrough and Jeff Goodman on the Field of 68 podcast to discuss Malone's transition...
Fri Sep 4, 2026Being 'volleyball dad' at UNC dramatically different for Michael Malone this season
Michael Malone calls himself a "volleyball dad," but the dynamics of that have changed dramatically from when he followed Bridget Malone’s freshman season with the...
Fri Sep 4, 2026
Michael Malone's championship blueprint for UNC basketball, 'greatest gift' for Tar Heels
Known for his fiery coaching style as an Irishman from New York, Michael Malone doesn't shy away from confronting his players. It’s a trait that...
Fri Sep 4, 2026
Michael Malone Sees Big Potential in Neo Avdalas
Neoklis Avdalas arrived at UNC ranked as the No. 16 overall transfer and top-ranked combo guard in the transfer portal. "Neo is a guy that...
Fri Sep 4, 2026