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Video: K.J. Smith Receives UNC Basketball Scholarship

North Carolina junior point guard K.J. Smith, a former walk-on and son of Tar Heel and NBA legend Kenny Smith, gets the news from Roy Williams that he will be on scholarship for the 2019-20 basketball season. Read More...

Report: Late Night With Roy Set For Friday, September 27

North Carolina's tip-off for the 2019-20 college basketball season will be held a little earlier this season. Late Night with Roy, UNC's annual celebration of basketball, is set for Friday, Sept. 27 at the Dean E. Smith Center, according to multiple sources. The UNC football team will host 2018 National Champion Clemson in Kenan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28. (Inside Carolina)

Colleagues optimistic about future for Nassir Little, Coby White in rookie survey

No player showed up in more categories than former UNC point guard Coby White on the NBA's annual survey of its rookies. White tied with Carsen Edwards, a second-round pick out of Purdue, by receiving votes in five of the survey's seven categories. His strongest showing was in the "best playmaker" category, where White ended up tied for third. (Heels Maven)

Trail Blazers rookie Nassir Little enjoying his busy summer in Portland

Nassir Little surprised 170 young athletes at the Trail Blazers Summer Hoops Camp over the weekend. Little helped coach the youngsters who had no idea that the Trail Blazers forward would be in attendance. Little already has shown in Summer League that he can become a solid NBA wing defender, and he's already winning over the hearts of Rip City youngsters. (NBC Sports)

UNC Basketball Summer Preview: Jeremiah Francis

Jeremiah Francis didn't drop in the recruit rankings because he played poorly. Francis simply didn’t play at all. That’s an important distinction. Prior to his knee injuries, he was on track to be one of the best point guards in this class. Despite UNC’s trend of welcoming NBA-ready point guard talent, Francis eventually may offer long-term stability. (Tar Heel Blog)

Official Images Of The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “UNC”

If there were ever a color more representative of 2019, it would most definitely be the bright UNC blue, taking to the uppers of the Jordan 1 in many a different form. After dressing up in patent leather and standing as the focal themes of Eric Koston’s SB Low iteration, the scheme is back once more though in fitting simplicity. (Sneaker News)

Cole Anthony listed among best basketball prospects yet to play in the NBA

Cole Anthony is going to get a lot of hype heading into the 2020 NBA Draft. Anthony is headed to North Carolina, where Roy Williams is going to slot him into the same role that he used Chicago Bulls lottery pick Coby White in last year. He is going to get a lot of shots, he’s going to score a lot of points, and he’s going to have a lot of highlight reel plays. (NBC Sports)

Nate Britt to Continue Pro Basketball Career in Cyprus

Former UNC point guard Nate Britt has signed to play basketball in Cyprus for Omonia Nicosia this season, according to Britt's Instagram page. Britt, a member of UNC's 2017 NCAA Championship team, previously played overseas for the Glasgow Rocks (UK) and Panionios (Greece). View the complete list of Tar Heels playing in the NBA, G League, and overseas.

Coby White becomes first rookie in NBA history to understand his NBA2K rating

It's that time of the year when every fan and player loses their mind over arbitrary video game ratings that mean nothing. That is, unless you're Coby White. The NBA rookie found out his rating for NBA 2K20 in a video posted to Twitter on Thursday and, much to the delight of this author, was pleased with his 76 rating. "It's solid," White told Ronnie 2K. (NBC Sports)

Photos: Nassir Little Works With Kids At Summer Basketball Camp

Former North Carolina forward and 2019 1st round NBA Draft pick Nassir Little helps coach young athletes enrolled in the Portland Trail Blazers' Basketball Camp at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA on Friday, August 16. (Portland Trail Blazers)

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