In a pivotal NBA Cup battle between the Tar Heels on Friday night, Cameron Johnson capped a strong week with his best game as a Denver Nugget. But it wasn’t enough against Harrison Barnes’ San Antonio Spurs.
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Washington nets career-high 19 as Vandy wins Battle 4 Atlantis; Tyson hits 29 in loss
Jalen Washington enjoyed the best two-game stretch of his college career to help unbeaten Vanderbilt win the Battle 4 Atlantis championship on Friday, when Cade Tyson had another prolific game in another Minnesota loss.
UNC-Michigan State telecast draws record ratings
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The No. 16 Tar Heels were part of history in defeat on Thanksgiving Day. North Carolina’s matchup with Michigan State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off was the most-watched college basketball game in Fox Network history, according to Nielsen fast national data.
Heels tie program record, turn Cancun into 3-point paradise in fifth straight win
No. 12 North Carolina continued to rain in the 3-pointers, but it felt like a storm of them Friday at the Cancun Challenge. Lanie Grant scored a season-high 15 points and a career-high four 3-pointers as UNC tied the program single-game record of 14 3-pointers. The Tar Heels eased to an 85–73 victory over Kansas State at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya to extend their win streak to five.
Washington has best game of season, Nickel plays well in Vandy win; Tyson hits 19 in Gophers loss
Tyler Nickel and Jalen Washington both scored in double figures in a Vanderbilt victory, while Cade Tyson scored 19 points in a Minnesota loss.
With ‘Jordan Rules’ applied to Wilson, Spartans’ physical play too much for Heels
FORT MYERS, Fla. — When the outside shot failed No. 16 North Carolina, the Tar Heels fell out of their comfort zone, and No. 11 Michigan State pounced. With the Spartans collapsing to shut off driving lanes and the Tar Heels’ ball movement not as good, unbeaten Michigan State took control. The Spartans were ultimately more physical and used a late 9–0 run on their way to a 74–58 victory Thursday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off.
Nivar’s historic triple-double leads No. 12 UNC in rout of South Dakota State
On Thanksgiving Day, No. 12 North Carolina has to be thankful for the versatility of senior guard Indya Nivar. Nivar registered the second triple-double in program history with 13 points, 12 rebounds while tying a 40-year-old program record with 10 steals as the Tar Heels rolled to an 83–48 victory over previously undefeated South Dakota State at the Cancun Challenge at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico.
UNC at N.C. State: When, where to watch, lines, notes, statistics and depth chart
Here’s a look at the UNC at N.C. State matchup with lines, statistics, notes and depth chart.
Cadeau has 13 assists as unbeaten Michigan rolls to title in Vegas; big game for Lubin, quiet night for Jackson in losses
Elliot Cadeau’s outstanding floor game led to another blowout Michigan win on a night that Ven-Allen Lubin’s big numbers weren’t enough for N.C. State and Ian Jackson had a quiet night in another St. John’s loss.
No. 12 UNC vs. South Dakota State: When, where to watch, scouting the Jackrabbits, storylines, stats, comparisons and notes
Here’s a look at Thursday’s Cancun Challege game between No. 12 North Carolina and South Dakota State.
No. 11 Michigan State vs. No. 16 UNC: When, where to watch, scouting the Spartans, storylines, stats, comparisons and notes
Here’s a look at Thursday’s marquee matchup at the Fort Myers Tip-Off between No. 16 North Carolina and No. 11 Michigan State.
Jackson hits 14; Lubin notches double-double; Michigan makes big-money Vegas final despite Cadeau’s struggles
Ian Jackson rebounded from a bad first game at the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas with a solid effort on Tuesday. Meanwhile, No. 7 Michigan advanced to the championship game of that event for the right to win big money despite Elliot Cadeau’s struggles on a day when Ven-Allen Lubin registered a double-double in Maui.
Dixon flips script as UNC rides Veesaar, Wilson double-doubles to win
FORT MYERS, Fla. — North Carolina’s reserves have to play well for the Tar Heels to reach their potential, and Derek Dixon’s night was an example of how the bench can tilt games.
Izzo says UNC will be measuring stick for No. 11 Spartans
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tom Izzo says it’s too early to declare anything definitive about his No. 11 Michigan State team, or any team, for that matter. After the Spartans thumped an overmatched East Carolina team 89–56 on Tuesday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off, the Hall of Fame coach has seen enough Novembers to know that early games don’t always tell the truth.
Belichick says UNC needs to overcome emotions, execute with discipline to win at N.C. State
Bill Belichick didn’t need any reminders about the stakes. His first season at North Carolina has already introduced him to plenty of emotional swings, but this week’s challenge — a Saturday night finale at N.C. State — comes with its own gravity.
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