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Walton, Love ready to have a more conventional year for UNC in more ways than one

UNC guard Kerwin Walton has been on campus for over a year in Chapel Hill. In theory, that should make him a veteran. But because of the pandemic last year, he still doesn't know things that are pretty basic. Like, how to get to in-person class. "At the beginning of this fall, I finally figured out my way around campus a little bit," Walton said. "It's crazy." (WRAL Sports Fan)

Video: Caleb Love Wednesday Preseason Interview

North Carolina sophomore point guard Caleb Love met with the media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his decision to remain at UNC, how he's improved this offseason, the difference with Hubert Davis as head coach, expectations of the Tar Heels' incoming transfers, pickup games, and much more. (View Video)

Chicago Bulls Exercise Fourth-Year Option For Coby White

The Chicago Bulls have exercised the fourth-year option on guard Coby White and third-year option on forward Patrick Williams. Both players will be under contract with the Bulls for the 2022-23 NBA season. Last season, White led the Bulls in scoring 9 times and in assists 22 times, and his 53 games with double-digit scoring were third on the team. (Chicago Bulls)

Why UNC basketball fans still can’t forgive Creighton

You’re taught to not hold grudges. Try telling that to a Tar Heel about Creighton. They have been holding resentment of the Big East team for almost a decade. Here is a trip down memory lane from the 2011-12 season for the University of North Carolina Basketball team, including highlights, interviews, and a poll with your opinion on what could have been. (Ceiling Is The Roof)

Video: Kerwin Walton Wednesday Preseason Interview

North Carolina sophomore shooting guard Kerwin Walton met with the media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his offseason, how he's improved, the difference with Hubert Davis as the Tar Heels' new head basketball coach, and much more. (View Video)

Theo Pinson to go to training camp with Boston Celtics

Theo Pinson will head to training camp with the Boston Celtics. Pinson played his first three NBA seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. You can probably give an assist to Roy Williams. "I was on the phone two days ago with Theo trying to help him with the Boston Celtics," Roy Williams said on the "Carolina Insider" podcast this week. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Podcast: UNC Wraps Up 2022 Basketball Recruiting Class, Begins 2021-22 Season

As is customary for the Coast to Coast podcast, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan of Inside Carolina join Joey Powell to break down what's happening around the UNC Basketball program. They begin with an overview of the recently-completed 2022 basketball recruiting class then turn their conversation toward the 2021-22 season. (Listen To Podcast)

Open Tryouts For UNC Varsity Men's Basketball Team October 5

Due to continued issues with Covid-19 and the necessity for ongoing testing, UNC Athletics will not field a JV men's basketball team again this season. However, UNC will conduct an open tryout for students interested in walking on to the varsity team on Tuesday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Interested students must complete the following steps and paperwork. (GoHeels.com)

That time Michael Jordan took things personally and taught Vince Carter a lesson

Michael Jordan, being the alpha dog, wanted to prove to fellow Tar Heel Vince Carter he still had plenty of basketball left in his tank, and he did just that in one regular-season game between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards on December 16th in 2001. Remember that was a 39-year-old Jordan. Jordan taught him a lesson he would never forget. (Basketball Network)

Armando Bacot Returned to Win

Armando Bacot returned to Chapel Hill to win at a level that he hasn't the last two seasons and for the full Carolina experience. The improvements he is working towards this season are to bring banners back to the Smith Center. "It was just right to come back. My first two years, I really haven’t won anything and that was the main thing for me." (Inside Carolina)

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