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$12.3M Michael Jordan Jersey Takes NBA Collectibles to New Heights

The jersey that Michael Jordan wore during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $12.3 million. It topped the previous NBA record of $10.1 million in 2022 for another MJ jersey during those same finals. The most expensive sports team jersey ever sold was Babe Ruth's "called shot" jersey from the 1932 World Series. It fetched $24.1 million in 2024. (Yahoo! Sports)

Monmouth Men's Basketball Announces Addition of Shammond Williams to Coaching Staff

Shammond Williams, a talented coach with 13 years of collegiate coaching experience, has been named an Assistant Coach by Monmouth University Men's Basketball Head Coach King Rice. In addition to his coaching experience, Williams was a member of the NBA for nine seasons and played professionally for 16 years following four seasons at UNC. (Monmouth Hawks)

Angelo Brizzi’s Unexpected Second Chance Brought Him Full Circle to UNC

On a random Tuesday, Angelo Brizzi received an unexpected text while in the gym. Hardship waiver: approved. "The next couple of weeks were just a whirlwind," Brizzi said. "I was just trying to find a situation that made sense to come back to college." Turns out that ideal scenario was in Chapel Hill, playing for UNC and new coach Michael Malone. (TarHeel247)

Neo Avdalas’ vision, playmaking set him apart

With his size, court vision, and flair for playmaking, some have compared Neo Avdalas to a player the Virginia Tech transfer guard looked up to as a kid in Greece: Luka Doncic. One of the first players UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone targeted out of the portal was the 6-9 Avdalas, and he showed flashes of why in his first college season with the Hokies. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Sayon Keita Start for UNC Basketball? UNC vs. ND Football Preview

A Tar Heel starting 5 shake up as Isaac Schade predicts that freshman Sayon Keita earns the center spot, leaving fans to question how this youthful lineup will fare. Attention shifts to football as Bill Belichick stands by Billy Edwards as UNC's starting quarterback against Notre Dame. (View Video)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Commencement VIPs

You never know who you’ll see at Kenan Stadium. For Chapelboro’s own Kenny Dike, his commencement in the spring of 2001 featured a few special guests, including keynote speaker Stuart Scott and graduating senior Vince Carter. The catch? Carter was set to play a game in the NBA playoffs later that same day. (Chapelboro.com)

How Neoklis Avdalas Sees Himself Fitting Into UNC's Backcourt

When Neoklis Avdalas arrived at Virginia Tech, he could walk around campus largely unnoticed. That changed once basketball season arrived. There was little anonymity left after he erupted for 33 points against Providence, announcing himself in a hurry. The problem was that the performance gave fans the wrong idea about the kind of player he was. (Inside Carolina)

UNC men's basketball guards figuring out their roles together

Buffalo transfer guard Angelo Brizzi didn’t know what he was looking for in a team, but in joining UNC, he joins an interesting situation. He’s one of four transfers coach Michael Malone has brought on in the backcourt, and no two players are similar. Brizzi played a lot on-ball as a point guard in his career, but the Tar Heels have Terrence Brown for that, too. (MSN.com)

Tar Heels in NBA: No ‘blending in’ for Caleb Wilson; Coby White ready to lead in Charlotte

Caleb Wilson spent Chicago Bulls media day making it clear he doesn’t plan to ease into his rookie season. Asked about his approach entering a Bulls locker room that includes 23-year-old forward Matas Buzelis and veteran point guard Josh Giddey, Wilson didn’t hedge. "There’s no leadership while blending in, so I’m definitely not going to try to blend in." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: RJ Davis Vlog - The Journey: Year 1, Reflections, and New Start

Former North Carolina All-American guard and 2024 ACC Player of the Year R.J. Davis reflects on his first season in professional basketball and prepares for his upcoming second season with eyes on an NBA roster spot. (View Video)

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