Tar Heels in NBA: Another big night for Anthony in another Magic win; White productive in Bulls win; Johnson out with injury

Cole Anthony and Coby White each had solid games Friday night as the Orlando Magic moved to 2–0 and the Chicago Bulls rebounded from a tough opening-game loss.

Video: Player interviews after UNC’s exhibition victory

Video of interviews with RJ Davis, Paxson Wojcik and Harrison Ingram after No. 19 North Carolina’s exhibition victory on Friday night at the Smith Center over St. Augustine’s.

Heels put on a dazzling show, newcomers show versatility they’ll bring

CHAPEL HILL — It was only an exhibition game against a Division II team coming off a bad season, but North Carolina’s performance on Friday sent fan expectations jumping nonetheless.

Four former UNC stars will fill in for Montross on men’s basketball radio broadcasts

A group of color announcers will fill in on the Tar Heel Sports Network while longtime analyst Eric Montross battles cancer. Joining play-by-play announcer Jones Angell on the network for the men’s basketball broadcasts will be former UNC stars Joel Berry II, Pete Chilcutt, Marcus Ginyard and Tyler Zeller.

No. 3 UNC women finish first unbeaten regular season in 19 years with draw

After breaking out of a scoring slump for one match, No. 3 North Carolina returned to its struggles but finished the Tar Heels’ first undefeated regular season since 2004. Despite outshooting Boston College 21–3, the Tar Heels had to settle for the eighth draw of the season in a 1–1 game in Newton, Mass., on Thursday night.

Deja Kelly, Ustby Preseason All-ACC first team; UNC picked third

UNC senior co-captains Deja Kelly and Alyssa Ustby made the Preseason All-ACC Team announced Thursday, with Iowa State transfer guard Lexi Donarski making the Newcomer Watch List.

Cadeau ACC Preseason Rookie of Year; UNC picked third

UNC freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau is the ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year in voting announced Thursday. Fifth-year center Armando Bacot is Preseason All-ACC first team for the third straight season, finishing second to Duke’s Kyle Filipowski for Preseason ACC Player of the Year.

Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes has monster game in Kings win; Anthony leads Magic victory; White, Johnson in double figures

Harrison Barnes and Cole Anthony each had big opening nights to lead victories on Wednesday night, while Coby White and Cameron Johnson scored double figures in losses.

UNC’s rebooted style, powered by newcomers, promises to be entertaining, more successful

CHARLOTTE — Not only will Carolina’s roster be drastically different this season, with numerous potential lineup combinations, but a rebooted style of play has players excited. Armando Bacot says that the offense is “completely different.”

Watch: ACC Tipoff interviews with Armando Bacot and RJ Davis

CHARLOTTE — Watch the ACC Tipoff interviews from the breakout room Wednesday with guard RJ Davis and center Armando Bacot.

Watch & read: Video, transcript from UNC’s ACC Tip Off press conference with Hubert Davis, RJ Davis and Bacot

CHARLOTTE — Watch the ACC Tipoff press conference Wednesday featuring UNC coach Hubert Davis, guard RJ Davis and center Armando Bacot.

Phillips puts positive spin on latest expansion despite new schools bringing little to marquee sports

CHARLOTTE — After the second consecutive ACC expansion that UNC, among others, opposed, commissioner Jim Phillips did his best Wednesday to present the additions of Stanford, Cal and SMU next summer in a positive light.

Kelly’s determination drives success in basketball, business

CHARLOTTE — It wasn’t supposed to end like that. She refused to let it end like that. Guard Deja Kelly hurt her knee and got carried off the floor in the fourth quarter of Carolina’s second-round NCAA tournament in a game at Ohio State. She returned to the locker room, and most figured she wouldn’t return. But they don’t know Kelly’s passion and determination.

Uncommonly versatile on and off court, Ustby fuels her passion with Jordanesque methods

CHARLOTTE — Alyssa Ustby’s versatility on and off the court is comparable to any player in the country, and her motivational tools would make Michael Jordan proud.