On a familiar court, Justin Pierce's 18 points help UNC basketball to win over UNCW
It would’ve been easy for the Tar Heels to let one get away from them in Trask Coliseum. Luckily, though, they had someone who had been there before – literally.
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'It's who we have': Roy Williams, UNC facing unprecedented injury problems this season
When asked if he's ever had to face an injury bug this vicious, Williams kept it simple. "No," he said.
UNC basketball downs UNCW in road battle behind Anthony, Pierce and Brooks
The No. 9 North Carolina men's basketball team (2-0) won its first road game of the season against UNCW (1-1) on Friday, 78-62. First-year guard Cole Anthony led the way with 20 points, while graduate forward Justin Pierce and junior forward Garrison Brooks both posted 18 points.
Cole Anthony ditches the glasses, dons his cape in season-opening Notre Dame win
Anthony scored 23 after halftime to key a 32-13 run in the Tar Heels’ eventual 76-65 win. His 34 points were a game-high, and a record for a UNC debut, eclipsing Rashad McCants’ 28 points in 2002. A better way to frame the game, though: after ditching the Rec Specs, Anthony made 10 of 18 shots, including six of nine three-point attempts.
Andrew Platek has a career night by doing the little things for UNC basketball
Andrew Platek had the best game of his career in No. 9 North Carolina’s 76-65 win over Notre Dame, putting up eight points, four rebounds and two assists in a career-high 25 minutes.
UNC defeats Notre Dame 76-65 behind record-breaking game from Cole Anthony
The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Notre Dame in the team's season opener, behind a record-breaking 34 points from first-year guard Cole Anthony.
Before Notre Dame opener, Roy Williams addresses Robinson injury and inexperience
Heading into its season opener against Notre Dame Wednesday night, the North Carolina men’s basketball team has a number of question marks, including an injury bug and a lack of experience in its starting lineup. Head coach Roy Williams and junior center Garrison Brooks addressed these concerns in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
'A perfect role for him': Kendall Marshall takes next step on UNC coaching staff
After five years in the NBA, former UNC point guard Kendall Marshall returned to Chapel Hill in 2017 to finish his bachelor's degree, with the goal of joining the Tar Heels' coaching staff in mind. On Oct. 2, head coach Roy Williams named Marshall the program's director of recruiting. Now, Marshall is using the same team-first mentality that made him an All-American during his playing days to help his alma mater.
'No shortcuts to become a great': Cole Anthony putting in the work before his UNC debut
The highest-recruited guard in the country, Cole Anthony enters his first season at UNC with tremendous expectations, stepping into the hole left by the departure of Coby White.
Analysis: Cole Anthony leads group of ball handlers for UNC basketball
North Carolina men's basketball has almost always been known for its point guards. This year, the primary ball handling duty will fall to star recruit Cole Anthony. But who's behind him in the depth chart? Read to find out.
'Thrown into the fire': Garrison Brooks is the reluctant leader of UNC basketball
Junior big man Garrison Brooks is on the verge of leading North Carolina this season as the team’s only returning starter. Brooks, the Tar Heels’ defensive anchor from a year ago, is also UNC’s leading returning scorer with 7.9 points per game. He’ll look to incorporate six new faces, including grad transfers Christian Keeling and Justin Pierce, as well as five-star first-years Armando Bacot and Cole Anthony, into the fray. How did we get here?
What can Robinson and Rush, holdovers from 2017 title team, teach this year's roster?
Brandon Robinson and Shea Rush stand alone on UNC's 18-man roster. As North Carolina’s only two four-year players, they’re the final connection between this team and the 2017 championship roster of three seasons ago — the last of the Mohicans, if you will. And that hasn’t been lost on them.
Analysis: UNC's big men bring a mix of youth and experience between Brooks and Bacot
Take a look at what the big men rotation will look like for UNC going into this season. The Tar Heels are highlighted by incoming first-year Armando Bacot and returning team leader Garrison Brooks.
Analysis: Without Brandon Robinson, UNC's new wings could have to step up early
North Carolina basketball was already going to have to lean on a number of new faces on the wing this season; then, senior guard Brandon Robinson went down. His absence will present even more opportunities for a few newcomers – graduate transfers Christian Keeling and Justin Pierce – plus Andrew Platek on the wing early in the season.
With Keeling and Pierce, UNC basketball again dips into the grad transfer market
With the addition of Christian Keeling and Justin Pierce, we took a look at the mixed bag of results the North Carolina men's basketball team has seen from its experience in the grad transfer market.
Puff Johnson, younger brother of Cameron Johnson, announces commitment to UNC
Donovan "Puff" Johnson is latest addition to the recruiting class of 2020 for the North Carolina men's basketball team. The younger brother of Cameron Johnson announced his commitment on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
Veterans make their presence known in UNC's exhibition vs. Winston-Salem State
The team's experienced college players – some new to UNC fans, some familiar – will look to keep helping the first-years along when the season begins Wednesday against Notre Dame.
UNC men's basketball team downs WSSU in only exhibition game of the year
The North Carolina men's basketball team showed off its new look in the exhibition against Winston-Salem State. The team was led by returning veterans Brandon Robinson and Garrison Brooks.
Cole Anthony, other new Tar Heels shake off nerves in Winston-Salem State exhibition
It wasn’t a perfect performance for UNC by any stretch. But Friday night was a time to shake out early season jitters and iron out wrinkles. After all, isn’t that what exhibition games are for?
Word on the street: UNC basketball hosts open practice for students
Before UNC starts its men's basketball season, The Daily Tar Heel spoke to students about their expectations for the season and who they think the team's MVP will be.
