Brendan Haywood News & Bio

Name: Brendan Haywood Hometown: Greensboro, NC High School: Dudley Born: November 27, 1979 (41) Height/Weight: 7-0, 268 Position: Center Notes: Basketball, 1997 McDonald's All-American

Podcast: The Carolina Conversation with Shammond Williams and guest Brendan Haywood
Brendan Haywood is one of the best North Carolina big men in the history of a program with some incredible big men. He spent 14...
Tuesday December 8, 2020

Audio: Story time with Brendan Haywood
Former North Carolina center Brendan Haywood discusses playing with Michael Jordan, playing for Doug Collins, Kwame Brown and MJ's relationship, front office dysfunction from building...
Friday May 1, 2020

Lucas: March 24 Flashback
An improbable finish was the perfect way to win in what was becoming an improbable run to the Final Four. After Brendan Haywood fouled out...
Tuesday March 24, 2020

A look back at the only two triple doubles in North Carolina basketball history
Brendan Haywood and Jason Capel hold unique records in UNC Basketball history. Wednesday marks the 19th anniversary of Haywood’s triple-double against Miami on Dec. 4,...
Wednesday December 4, 2019

Quick Hitters – UNC vs. Elon
Cole Anthony came close to recording the third triple-double in UNC history. He finished with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Jason Capel and...
Thursday November 21, 2019

A look at UNC's history of shot blocking
UNC has a healthy list of former rim protectors who could change the game without scoring a point. Sam Perkins blocked 245 shots in 135...
Wednesday October 16, 2019

Photo: UNC Basketball Family Dinner in Las Vegas
With many former UNC players taking part in Las Vegas NBA Summer League action, the Tar Heels got together for a family dinner. In the...
Tuesday July 9, 2019

UNC Basketball's Top 100 Players: 51-60
51. Brendan Haywood (1997-2001, C): Haywood’s senior season (2001) is still North Carolina's gold standard for blocking shots. Haywood blocked 12.1% of opponents’ 2-pointers, had...
Friday June 21, 2019

Brendan Haywood on UNC's NCAA Tournament chances and broadcast life
Brendan Haywood: "I think UNC has a great chance to advance to the Final Four. Auburn and UNC both play an up-and-down tempo, which is...
Friday March 29, 2019

Quick Hitters – UNC vs. Miami
UNC’s 9-1 conference record is UNC's best ACC start under Roy Williams and its best ACC start since the 2000-01 team, led by Brendan Haywood...
Saturday February 9, 2019

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