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David Noel on what he's looking for in Leaky Black, Garrison Brooks

Roy Williams is looking to his veterans to lead North Carolina back to familiar dominance. But who exactly should that be? 2005 national champion David Noel spoke extensively about two specific players to fill different roles. He says Brooks should look to provide leadership while Leaky Black's improvement "takes us to a completely different level." (All Tar Heels)

Happy 20th anniversary to Vince Carter putting Frédéric Weis on poster at 2000 Olympics

An all-time dunk in basketball history turned 20 Friday. On Sept. 25, 2000, Vince Carter flew. It was during the preliminary round of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney — later in the year than normal Summer Games to account for seasons in the Southern hemisphere — that Carter, playing on his first U.S. squad, intercepted a pass against France in the backcourt. (USA Today)

UNC’s Roy Williams and Mack Brown Team Up For North Carolina Voting Video

As part of the 2020 Voting Playbook by Yahoo Sports, UNC head men’s basketball and football coaches — Roy Williams and Mack Brown — took part in a video explaining what you need to know in order to vote in North Carolina. The Voting Playbook has sports stars related to each state explaining similar details about their state’s election system. (Chapelboro.com)

Chicago Bulls Frame Coby White's Jersey to Honor All Rookie Year

Former UNC star Coby White was surprised with a framed jersey from the Chicago Bulls that honored his NBA Second Team All-Rookie selection. He is the first Tar Heel named to an All-Rookie team since Harrison Barnes (first) and Tyler Zeller (second) earned the accolade in 2012-13. He is also the first player born in the 2000s to play in an NBA game. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Marvin Williams Interview, Football Layoff, and More

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss how UNC is handling the long stretch between football games. Next, Marvin Williams discusses his decision to retire from the NBA, and much more. Then, the guys decide the Iceland vs. New Zealand debate by getting first-hand knowledge from two former UNC Women's Soccer players. Read More...

UNC listed No. 3 among Top 10 coaching jobs in college basketball

3. UNC: This is a job where Dean Smith and Roy Williams have won multiple national championships. It’s arguably the biggest brand in college basketball and it’s where Michael Jordan burst onto the scene. North Carolina is a basketball state, and the Tar Heels receive incredible support. Chapel Hill is one of the finest college campuses in the country. (Rivals.com)

Video: Carolina Insider Live - September 24, 2020

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas host another edition of "Carolina Insider Live," featuring an in-depth interview with former UNC Basketball great and recent NBA retiree Marvin Williams, a look at UNC Football's long layoff, a visit from the AFCA Coaches Trophy awarded to college football's national champion, and much more. Read More...

Can anyone match Tar Heels’ size in 2020-21?

UNC released its 2020-21 men’s basketball roster Wednesday, and the size they possess from top to bottom is astounding. With six players listed at 6-foot-10 or taller, the Tar Heels will be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, teams in the country this season. Freshman big men Day'Ron Sharpe and Walker Kessler measure 6-foot-11 and 7-foot-1, respectively. (Keeping It Heel)

Caleb Love, Day'Ron Sharpe Listed Among College Basketball's Top 25 Impact Freshmen

North Carolina needed reinforcements on the baseline and it brought in a big one in Day'Ron Sharpe, who should help UNC be one of the top rebounding teams in the country. The Tar Heels averaged just under 13 turnovers per game last season and the play they get from point guard Caleb Love could determine how they bounce back from last season. (College Hoops Today)

UNC Men's Basketball Unveils Roster For 2020-21

Nine returners and seven newcomers form UNC's 2020-21 basketball roster, released this week. A trio of returning starters head the lineup, led by senior forward Garrison Brooks, who averaged 16.8 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds per game last season. Brooks earned second-team All-ACC honors and was voted the ACC's Most Improved Player. (GoHeels.com)

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