Former Tar Heel center Neil Fingleton passes away

Posted Feb 25, 2017
Former North Carolina center Neil Fingleton passed away Saturday in his native Durham, England at the age of 36, according to multiple reports. Fingleton, who stood 7-foot-6, was a high school McDonald's All-American and spent two years at UNC before transferring to Holy Cross. After playing professionally in Spain, China, Italy, Greece and England, Fingleton turned his attention to acting. (Worcester Telegram)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Box Score: Michigan State 74, North Carolina 58
View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday at...
Thu Nov 27, 2025

Lucas: UNC vs. Michigan State Rapid Reactions
Frustrating second half for North Carolina as Michigan State won 74-58 in Fort Myers. UNC didn't make a field goal the final four minutes and...
Thu Nov 27, 2025

North Carolina Takes First Loss, Falls To Michigan State In Fort Myers Tip-Off
The perfect start to the season is over for UNC after a six-game win streak. The Tar Heels took their first loss of the season...
Thu Nov 27, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Faces Tough Test Against Michigan State
UNC Men's Basketball faces their toughest challenge yet: can Hubert Davis’ squad prove they’re tough enough to handle Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans on Thanksgiving...
Thu Nov 27, 2025