Following the NBA's cancellation in March, a conclusion to the 2019-20 season once seemed uncertain. With the league's plan to resume play on July 30, here's a look at where some former Tar Heels stand entering play in the Orlando bubble.
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Makur Maker, the cousin of Detroit Pistons center Thon Maker, recently committed to play for the Howard men's basketball team. ESPN’s 16th-ranked recruit selected Howard over powerhouse programs such as Kentucky, Memphis and UCLA.
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North Carolina features some of the most prominent college sports programs in the country. If students want to attend men’s basketball games, football games and other athletic events, here is a guide on the student ticket policies and how to secure a spot.
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Throughout this 60-year story, UNC's success has ignited passion in its fan base, as thousands of Tar Heel faithful gather in the Dean Dome for every home game to watch the Tar Heels follow Smith’s orders to “play hard, play smart and play together.”
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With low-post stars Garrison Brooks and Armando Bacot returning, UNC added two McDonald's All-Americans to a stacked frontcourt rotation.
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If there's one thing North Carolina basketball isn't short on, historically speaking, it's point guards.
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On June 19, 1984, the NBA career of Michael Jordan began when he was selected third overall by the Chicago Bulls.
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The Tar Heels’ 2020 class sits at No. 2 nationally and is filled with potential NBA prospects, and with forward Garrison Brooks entering his final year of eligibility, UNC will have plenty of roster spots to fill in 2021. Here are some potential targets head coach Roy Williams and his coaching staff are keeping their eyes on.
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Travis Tygart graduated from UNC in 1993 with a degree in philosophy. Now, he's the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which in 2012 helped expose cyclist Lance Armstrong in a massive doping scandal. In light of ESPN's recently-released documentary, Lance, senior writer Ryan Wilcox caught up with Tygart to discuss his role in the Armstrong saga and more. Answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.
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With the NBA's decision to return to action on July 30, the NCAA will be provided a framework for how to move forward with its college basketball seasons.
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With the NBA's decision to restart the season on July 31 in Orlando, some of the league's former Tar Heels will be packing their bags and heading to Florida, while others will be watching from home.
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In the NCAA Tournament, a national championship is never guaranteed — even is the team is a No. 1 seed and stacked with NBA talent. Here are two times UNC fans were left thinking 'What if?' after falling out early in the NCAA Tournament.
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With the NCAA’s decision to lift the moratorium on voluntary workouts for three major sports — football and men's and women's basketball — UNC athletics is in a position to make tentative plans for the return of sports.
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The room — fittingly selected to be Room No. 23 in the hotel — will feature Jordan’s actual Granville Towers student ID card, replicas of his posters, the vintage record player and records he was listening to and the 1983 white and UNC blue Converse sneakers he rocked on the UNC court.
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In an appearance on the "ALL THE SMOKE" podcast, Wizards guard John Wall said he nearly chose UNC over Kentucky as his college home in 2010. Here's what the Tar Heels might have looked with Wall at point guard.
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We caught up with Brandon Robinson, who just finished his senior season with UNC men's basketball, to talk "The Last Dance" — ESPN's 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls — and more.
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Michael Jordan's impact on UNC goes beyond a game-winning shot in the 1982 National Championship game. His legend and personal brand will continue to influence generations of kids who want to 'Be like Mike.'
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After the NCAA canceled all spring competition due to COVID-19, Fox College Hoops created a Twitter bracket to determine who had the best fans in college basketball. Through multiple last second victories, UNC fans came home with the title against the field of 68 fan bases.
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The NCAA Board of Governors is backing a rule change that would allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness, the NCAA announced in a press release Wednesday.
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The 3-point shot has revolutionized the game of basketball. After it was created, low-frequency shots from way outside were not only rewarded but encouraged. Despite Roy Williams' emphasis on the paint, the Tar Heels aren't immune to the rising importance of the 3-pointer. When there is individual 3-point success at UNC, national championships seem to follow.
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