The Orlando Magic and Cole Anthony continue to be on a roll. Late in the game, the fourth-year pro took a pass and threw down a memorable alley-oop dunk.
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Only question for Heels is their ceiling after topping No. 10 Vols
CHAPEL HILL — Fans who screamed, smiled and enjoyed the show, particularly before halftime, were left to wonder what the ceiling is for Coach Hubert Davis’ fourth Carolina team. It could be much higher than the roof if the Tar Heels can avoid rough stretches like the one they endured late in the second half.
No. 17 Tar Heels prepared for a physical battle against No. 10 Vols
CHAPEL HILL — It was physical for No. 17 Carolina on Friday against Arkansas, which should be good preparation for what the Tar Heels will face Wednesday against another SEC team in No. 10 Tennessee.
Video: Hubert Davis, Ingram talk about Tuesday’s game with No. 10 Tennessee, team’s progress
CHAPEL HILL — UNC coach Hubert Davis and Harrison Ingram talked at a Tuesday press conference about the Tar Heels’ performance in winning two of three games at the Battle 4 Atlantis and looked ahead to Wednesday’s home game against Tennessee.
Most project UNC for the Gator, but tantalizing QB matchup part of one prediction
If the majority of the bowl projections are correct, North Carolina will play in the Gator Bowl for the first time since the last season of Coach Mack Brown’s first stint at UNC. Another projection features a tantalizing quarterback matchup.
Heels fall in the AP Top 25 men’s poll after loss, two Atlantis wins
After winning two of three games in the Bahamas at the Battle 4 Atlantis, North Carolina fell three spots to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll.
UNC falls in AP Top 25 women’s poll after two losses
After losing two of three games at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Fla., North Carolina fell six spots to No. 24 in the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll, with a home showdown against No. 1 South Carolina ahead on Thursday.
Missed late chances spell heartbreak for UNC women, who face No. 1 Gamecocks next
ESTERO, Fla. — North Carolina left Florida with two losses, some tough lessons and plenty of heartbreak after missing late opportunities. After Kierra Adams’ driving layup put Florida Gulf Coast up by one with seven seconds left, Deja Kelly’s potential game-winning shot missed and Lexi Donarski’s follow shot went in a split-second too late.
Playing basketball in small hockey arena chilling experience for UNC, other teams
ESTERO, Fla. — When you try to play a basketball tournament in a minor-league hockey arena, there will be issues, and the players have had to deal with them during the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Styles scores 22 as Hoyas win third straight; McKoy hits 17 as Hawaii wins title, off to best start in 13 years
Dontrez Styles had another big game for Georgetown in Saturday night’s 88–81 home victory over Jackson State in the Hoyas’ third straight win.