Coby White knows this season could define his career. The Chicago Bulls guard enters his sixth NBA season as the Chicago Bulls’ longest-tenured player and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Tag: Carolina basketball
Gannon says Jordan struggled vs. Pack; what are the facts?
Michael Jordan struggled against N.C. State? Former Wolfpack guard Terry Gannon made that allegation Saturday while on the call for NBC’s coverage of the Ryder Cup, while noting that Jordan was at the Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, N.Y., for the competition.
Banghart explains challenges of getting Russian wing Astakhova to UNC
Recruiting players in Europe presents numerous challenges, even when there is a two-month gap between the time a player commits and the start of the fall semester. Getting 6–1 Russian Liza Astakhova to campus by the first day of classes on Aug. 18 was daunting, even though she committed to North Carolina on June 17.
Long wait, journey for 5-star freshman Henderson after second knee surgery nearly over
Perseverance and drive to reach the moment have been motivating forces for Taliyah Henderson for more than a year. When she plays at Carmichael Arena in her Carolina debut on opening day, that will be 468 days after she last cut hard off a screen, showed her speed running up the floor or swished a jumper in a game that counts.
Game times set for ACC/SEC Challenge
As you might expect, a battle of two of the traditionally strong men’s college basketball programs will be in prime time.
UNC men’s basketball to stage Blue-White game on Oct. 4
Fans will get a first chance to see the new-look North Carolina men’s basketball team on Oct. 4 in a Blue-White scrimmage following the Clemson football game. The scrimmage is free, and the Smith Center doors will open 15 minutes after the conclusion of the football game, with the scrimmage scheduled to begin an hour after the football game.
Trimble calls the influx of tall newcomers ‘a blessing’ heading into his final UNC season
CHAPEL HILL — Seth Trimble couldn’t help but grin as he started to talk about the newcomers who have made this preseason feel so different. There are a lot of them, including a completely reshaped frontcourt with two 7-foot centers and two 6–10 forwards, along with a Montenegrin wing who’s still adjusting to American slang.
Evans brings poise, leadership, dangerous shooting to UNC backcourt
CHAPEL HILL — When Hubert Davis looked into the transfer portal this offseason, he knew North Carolina needed a guard who could make shots, handle the ball under pressure and bring experience to a young backcourt.
Caleb Love helped convince shot-blocking, floor-stretching Veesaar to head to UNC
CHAPEL HILL — When Henri Veesaar first walked into the Smith Center, he didn’t think about minutes or touches or even stats. He thought about the history he saw from UNC’s national championship seasons on the way to Roy Williams Court.
UNC men’s schedule includes trips to Bay Area, Texas, but only one game vs. Pack
Carolina will play its first ACC men’s basketball games in California and Texas as part of its league schedule, which was announced on Tuesday.
UNC freshman Queiroz came to USA from Brazil to chase her dreams
When Taissa Queiroz steps on the court this fall in Chapel Hill, she’ll bring with her more than just size, strength and skill. She’ll bring life experience and basketball seasoning that’s remarkable.
Hubert Davis acknowledges pressure ‘to be good this year’
CHAPEL HILL — Hubert Davis has experienced a full range of emotions as North Carolina’s head coach, and the inconsistency is putting scrutiny on him heading into season five.
UNC women open ACC play in mid-December, only play N.C. State in Raleigh
North Carolina’s women’s basketball team already knew its nonconference schedule and, on Tuesday, the ACC announced the league schedule.
Aarnisalo brings flash, IQ and pro experience to UNC backcourt
Elina Aarnisalo’s connection with Carolina coach Courtney Banghart goes back years — long before she set foot in Chapel Hill. Banghart relentlessly pursued the dynamic 5–10 combo guard from Helsinki, Finland, calling her once a week for two years before losing her recruiting battle with UCLA.
McPherson retires as player after 6 surgeries, plenty of perseverance, will be student assistant for UNC
Kayla McPherson came to Carolina as a four-star point guard full of star power, but after four years in Chapel Hill defined by promise and perseverance as she battled injuries and endured six surgeries, she announced Tuesday that she is retiring as a player.
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