Drake Powell’s bad injury luck continued Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets rookie, who missed the entire preseason with left knee tendinopathy, has now suffered ankle injuries in both NBA games he’s played in this season.
Category: Basketball
Central Arkansas at UNC men: How, when to watch, notes
Notes on No. 25 North Carolina’s men’s basketball opener on Monday against Central Arkansas.
Young Tar Heels flashes, grit and growth, but can’t overcome No. 2 Gamecocks
ATLANTA — The young No. 11 Tar Heels already knew that they would give a significant preseason test against No. 2 South Carolina, and it got even tougher with two key players sitting at the end of the bench.
Wilson shows star stuff with power, poise and potential
CHAPEL HILL — The ball slipped away for a split second, but Caleb Wilson wasn’t about to let that stand. Wilson snatched it back, gathered himself and launched a violent dunk over Winston-Salem State’s Abou Camara on a baseline drive that rattled the basket and sent the Smith Center crowd into a frenzy.
Stevenson brings defensive versatility, offensive aggressiveness to Heels
CHAPEL HILL — When Jarin Stevenson slipped on a North Carolina jersey for the first time at the Smith Center, it wasn’t just a homecoming — it was a chance to show Tar Heels fans his defensive prowess.
Tough start for Johnson in Denver, but big games from Barnes, Sharpe, other Tar Heels in first week
While it’s been a frustrating start for Cam Johnson with his new team in Denver, there have been some outstanding games during the first week of the season from Cole Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Walker Kessler and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Powell assigned to G League camp, one of nine Tar Heels in camps
Drake Powell on Monday became the ninth former North Carolina player assigned to a G League training camp. He joined Long Island Nets camp, along with fellow Brooklyn rookie Danny Wolf.
How to watch UNC men’s exhibition, follow women’s exhibition this week
Just like with the exhibition game against BYU last week, you won’t be able to flip to a television channel and watch North Carolina’s men’s exhibition game Wednesday night against Winston-Salem State.
Preseason paths after UNC: Tyson thrives, Cadeau impresses, Jackson struggles; Lubin has big game
They are only exhibition games, so it’s not wise to draw sweeping conclusions from the results. But three players who played for North Carolina last season — Cade Tyson, Elliot Cadeau and Ian Jackson — have certainly had contrasting preseasons.
Veesaar refuses to call loss “March-level” matchup, says Tar Heels must be better
SALT LAKE CITY — Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar wasn’t ready to hand out compliments after No. 25 North Carolina’s 78–76 exhibition loss to No. 8 BYU on Friday night. The 7-foot center put up 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block — but his focus was squarely on what went wrong, not how close the game was.
UNC nearly pulls upset despite turnovers; Wilson puts on show
SALT LAKE CITY — There was plenty to like as No. 25 North Carolina battled No. 8 BYU down to the wire, but too many careless turnovers kept the Tar Heels from pulling off an exhibition upset Friday night.
Confident, stronger Toomey eager for fresh start after frustrating freshman season
For Ciera Toomey, the word that defines her redshirt sophomore season will be confidence.
Thomas ready for bigger role for UNC after huge front-court offseason losses
With Alyssa Ustby and Maria Gakdeng gone, center Blanca Thomas knows the expectations are rising and a big sophomore leap will be needed if No. 11 North Carolina is going to come close to being as good inside as last season.
Banghart building chemistry with one of youngest teams in the country
With one of the youngest teams in the country, UNC coach Courtney Banghart is embracing the challenge of building chemistry and identity with a roster full of fresh faces and new roles.
Powell makes NBA debut in home state on big night for Sharpe, Kessler
Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state with his parents watching from the stands in a game that didn’t go that well for his Brooklyn Nets, but featured a strong performance from teammate Day’Ron Sharpe.
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