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ATLANTA — Here is the video and full transcript of North Carolina’s postgame press conference after the No. 12 Tar Heels’ 71-70 victory Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic, featuring Coach Hubert Davis, center Henri Veesaar and forward Caleb Wilson. In addition, below is a transcript of Ohio State coach Jake Diebler’s press conference, and a video from outside the UNC locker room of interviews with Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble.
ATLANTA — It turns out that the solution to North Carolina’s lingering backup center problem was right there in the rotation.
ATLANTA — Seth Trimble didn’t want history to repeat itself. After missing several games last season with a concussion, he remembered how long it took to feel like himself again. This time, coming back from a broken left forearm, he was determined to be ready.
ATLANTA — Seth Trimble is back, and so is No. 12 North Carolina’s beautiful transition game. And then there is senior leader’s knack for making clutch plays.
Seth Trimble’s long wait ends on Saturday in Atlanta. The senior guard will be in uniform for No. 12 North Carolina’s 3 p.m. game in the CBS Sports Classic against Ohio State (CBS).
Here’s a look at Saturday’s 3 p.m. CBS Sports Classic matchup in Atlanta between No. 12 North Carolina and Ohio State.
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.
Caleb Wilson has circled this one on his calendar for months and expects No. 12 North Carolina to dominate. Saturday’s CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta isn’t just another game for the freshman star. The 3 p.m. matchup with Ohio State is a homecoming and a chance to prove the Tar Heels belong among the nation’s elite.
CHAPEL HILL — The scars from Sunday’s disastrous ACC opener will likely linger, but lowly UNCW was just the cure to help No. 18 North Carolina bounce back strongly and try to move on. With a substantial height and talent advantage, UNC rolled to an 84–34 victory over the Seahawks on Wednesday night at Carmichael Arena.
CHAPEL HILL — Coming from a mid-major program to North Carolina’s point guard comes with plenty of challenges. Following so many greats can be daunting. The switch from Colorado State to floor leader for a blue-blood program hasn’t come that easily for Evans, who has also been challenged for playing time in recent weeks by freshman Derek Dixon’s outstanding play. Evans’ solution in the last two games was easy. Literally.
CHAPEL HILL — Shifting gears, playing with more intensity on defense and taking care of the boards turned a competitive game into a rout.
CHARLOTTE — The ACC announced conference football opponents for next season, and North Carolina will play four games at Kenan Stadium and four on the road.
North Carolina will play Georgia in a home-and-home men’s basketball series, meeting twice in the next three seasons.
Here’s a look at Tuesday’s 8 p.m. home game for No. 12 North Carolina against East Tennessee State.
North Carolina moved up to a season-high No. 12 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll after winning its only game last week.
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