Sam Perkins Basketball News & Bio
| Name: | Sam Perkins | | Hometown: | Latham, NY | | High School: | Shaker | | Born: | June 14, 1961 (64) | | Height/Weight: | 6-9, 235 | | Position: | C/F | | Notes: | Basketball, 1980 McDonald's All-American | | Related: | Al Wood | Cecil Exum | Mike Pepper | Jim Braddock |
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Sam Perkins recalls his own "Friday Night Lights"After leaving Shaker in 1979, Sam Perkins went on to a storied career with North Carolina and the NBA. He won a national title with...
Mon Jun 29, 2009
Nemo Nearman still hooping it upWhen you think of the UNCs basketball program, certain names come to mind: Dean Smith, James Worthy, Rasheed Wallace, Bob McAdoo, Sam Perkins and, of...
Fri Jun 12, 2009
Legendary ACC Team No. 3: 1982 North Carolina
North Carolina has never had a better trio than the group that led it to the 1982 national championship. And it’s very unlikely it will...
Sat May 30, 2009
Legendary ACC Team No. 16: 1984 North Carolina
Is this the most underachieving ACC team ever? Some may agree that it is. The Tar Heels had Michael Jordan as a junior, Sam Perkins...
Wed May 20, 2009
UNC-Duke Postgame Notes
Danny Green set a school record tonight by playing in his 116th victory. Sam Perkins held the previous mark with 115 wins from 1980-84. Carolina's...
Mon Mar 9, 2009