Caleb Love is performing well ahead of the usual expectations for an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract, and the perimeter shots just keep falling.
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Tar Heels in pros: Love hits 24, 6 3s, big shots in Blazers win; Johnson and White hurt; Ingram, Ryan shine in G League
On back-to-back nights, rookie Caleb Love delivered big games and helped the Portland Trail Blazers to victories while Cameron Johnson and Coby White dealt with injuries.
White scores 25 amid trade rumors; Johnson playing well; Powell goes down with another ankle injury
Coby White continues to be on a roll, and Cameron Johnson is putting up consistent performances, while rookie Drake Powell’s ankle issues resurfaced. In the G League, where you’ll be able to watch UNC alums this weekend on television during the Winter Showcase in Orlando, Leaky Black, Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan had solid weeks.
Tar Heels in pros: White clutch as Bulls end skid; Barnes’ Spurs in NBA Cup semifinals; Davis scores 23
Coby White delivered a clutch performance Friday night, helping the Chicago Bulls end a seven-game losing streak in his home state.
Week for Tar Heels in pros: Vintage game for Barnes; White, Davis shine with huge games
It was a week of statement performances for former North Carolina stars in the pros, headlined by Harrison Barnes and Coby White in the NBA and RJ Davis in the G League.
Where are Wilson, Veesaar projected in NBA draft?
North Carolina’s frontcourt is firmly on the NBA radar, with Caleb Wilson projected by most to go in the top four of the 2026 NBA draft and Henri Veesaar trending toward the first round in multiple projections for a loaded draft class.
Johnson hits 28, 6 3s, but Barnes’ Spurs advance in Cup; White scores 25; Brooks playing for USA
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.
Davis, Ingram stay hot in G League; Johnson has best game of season
RJ Davis and Harrison Ingram stayed hot in the G League with standout performances Sunday night as their teams continued strong starts, while Cameron Johnson delivered his best game of the season Saturday.
White hits 27, assists on game-winner; 23 for Barnes; big G League games for Ingram, Davis, Nance
Coby White is off to a sensational start for the Chicago Bulls. He followed up his 27-point performance in his season debut on Sunday with 25 points, five 3-pointers, seven assists and two steals in Wednesday’s 122–121 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Coby White hits 27, clutch shots in season debut; 22 for Davis, 34 for Nance in G League
The long-awaited season debut for Coby White was one to remember. Not looking at all rusty after missing the preseason and the first 11 games while recovering from a right calf strain, White collected 27 points, eight assists and four rebounds in the Chicago Bulls’ 150–147 double-overtime road loss Sunday night to the Utah Jazz.
RJ Davis pours in 31 points in outstanding G League debut; Nance, Ryan also have big openers
RJ Davis didn’t make the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster, but showed in his spectacular G League debut on Saturday night that he deserves a chance.
Powell sprains ankle in return to NBA
Drake Powell’s bad injury luck continued Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets rookie, who missed the entire preseason with left knee tendinopathy, has now suffered ankle injuries in both NBA games he’s played in this season.
Tough start for Johnson in Denver, but big games from Barnes, Sharpe, other Tar Heels in first week
While it’s been a frustrating start for Cam Johnson with his new team in Denver, there have been some outstanding games during the first week of the season from Cole Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Walker Kessler and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Powell assigned to G League camp, one of nine Tar Heels in camps
Drake Powell on Monday became the ninth former North Carolina player assigned to a G League training camp. He joined Long Island Nets camp, along with fellow Brooklyn rookie Danny Wolf.
Powell makes NBA debut in home state on big night for Sharpe, Kessler
Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state with his parents watching from the stands in a game that didn’t go that well for his Brooklyn Nets, but featured a strong performance from teammate Day’Ron Sharpe.