The crowd at Chicago’s United Center was chanting Coby White’s name. That was no surprise considering it was the best game of his five-year NBA career. With an array of devastating crossovers to amazing spin moves, White scored 42 points — the most in his career — to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 131–116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an elimination game in the play-in tournament.
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Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes hits 17 as Kings oust Warriors; White’s Bulls play elimination game Wednesday
Harrison Barnes was a Golden State Warrior when the franchise won the first of four NBA titles in the last nine years, and he had a hand in all but ending that dynasty on Tuesday night.
Coastal holds on to end UNC streak, but Honeycutt makes more history
CHAPEL HILL — It had been 350 days since North Carolina had lost a game at Boshamer Stadium, and the No. 11 Tar Heels nearly extended their school-record home win streak on a night that Vance Honeycutt made more history. UNC loaded the bases with two outs in a dramatic ninth inning, but No. 19 Coastal Carolina held on a tough 5–4 Tar Heels loss Tuesday to end their school-record 27-game home win streak, despite getting outstanding relief pitching.
Arizona’s Ballo, the top-ranked center in the portal, commits to Indiana
Arizona’s Oumar Ballo, the top-ranked center in the transfer portal, will reportedly visit North Carolina. The 6–10, 245-pounder from Mali, who would be a graduate transfer, told Joe Tipton of On3.com that he visit UNC, Florida, Indiana (Monday through Wednesday), Louisville (April 16–18) and Kansas State (April 19–21).
Love enters name in NBA draft while retaining college eligibility
Caleb Love entered his name into the NBA draft on Tuesday but said he will maintain his college eligibility for now. Love announced his decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “God’s plan” and expressing gratitude to the Arizona coaching staff. He has until May 29 to withdraw from the draft and still be eligible to play a fifth college season.
Former UNC forward Key to play for former Hokies coach Brooks at Kentucky
Former North Carolina forward Teonni Key has committed to play for former Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks at Kentucky.
ESPN announces 3o for 30 documentary on UNC alum Stuart Scott
ESPN Films will produce a 30 for 30 documentary on the extraordinary life of UNC alum Stuart Scott, who had many fans of the unique style he brought to “SportsCenter” but lost his battle with cancer at the age of 39 in 2015.
UNC moves up in Top 25 baseball poll after 27th straight home win
After North Carolina’s weekend sweep of Notre Dame for its school-record 27th consecutive home victory, the Tar Heels moved up two spots to No. 11 in the latest D1 Baseball Top 25 poll.
UNC wins program-record 27th straight home game; Honeycutt powers into history
CHAPEL HILL — Program history came easily as No. 13 North Carolina finished a dominant three-game sweep of Notre Dame with more outstanding pitching and relentless offense.
Jackson has team-leading four assists in USA win at Nike Hoops Summit
Incoming Carolina freshman guard Ian Jackson dished out a team-high four assists Saturday night as the USA team rolled to a 98–75 victory over the World team at the 25th Nike Hoops Summit in Portland.