Brady Manek
Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) is helped off the floor during the second half of a college basketball game against Houston in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TIPPING OFF: Can Peacock Power prevail vs North Carolina?

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2022 02:40 AM EDT
A look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament today: GAME OF THE

Saint Peter's Fousseyni Drame (10) and Hassan Drame (14) react after Saint Peter's won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
TIPPING OFF: Can Peacock Power prevail vs North Carolina?

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday: GAME OF

North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) collides with UCLA's Tyger Campbell (10) as Armando Bacot (5) and Myles Johnson (15) look on during the first half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
If the shoe fits: Love leads Carolina over UCLA into Elite 8

By Eddie Pells Mar. 26, 2022 12:08 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Turns out, the best explanation for the shooting spree Caleb Love

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis instructs his team in the second half of a second-round game agent Baylor in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tar Heels reach Sweet 16 leaning heavily on ironmen starters

By Aaron Beard Mar. 22, 2022 05:58 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — R.J. Davis knows North Carolina’s starters can’t afford to

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) hugs head coach Mike Krzyzewski after a win over Michigan State in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sweet 16: How each team got through in March Madness

By Steve Megargee Mar. 22, 2022 05:30 PM EDT
The second week of the NCAA Tournament is when the Sweet 16 gets reduced to the Final

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots over Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat '21 champ Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 19, 2022 03:19 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — So much for the idea that North Carolina is soft against top

Baylor guard James Akinjo (11) fouls North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during a shot attempt as Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) looks on in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina's Manek ejected for throwing elbow vs Baylor

Mar. 19, 2022 02:08 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — North Carolina's Brady Manek was ejected for elbowing Baylor

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) goes up for a shot as Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Baylor Bears 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

UCLA players, including guard Tyger Campbell (10) celebrate they beat Akron in a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. UCLA won 57-53. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
East Preview: Defending champ Baylor vs blue-blood Tar Heels

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 18, 2022 07:23 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — North Carolina and UCLA are tradition-rich programs with

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart, center, questions a call during the first half of a college basketball game against North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Carolina routs Marquette 95-63 in Davis' NCAA coaching debut

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 17, 2022 07:01 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Hubert Davis was quick to point out the first NCAA

North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) dunks over Virginia's Kody Stattmann (23) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 25 UNC cruises past Virginia 63-43 into ACC semifinals

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 10, 2022 11:40 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Coming off its best game of the season, and one of the biggest

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, second from left, is recognized prior to the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. At left is former player Steve Wojciechowski and at center right is former player Quinn Cook. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rival UNC upsets No. 4 Duke in Coach K's Cameron farewell

By Aaron Beard Mar. 05, 2022 08:44 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina ignored all the attention surrounding the final

North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) celebrates hitting a 3-pointer in overtime during against Syracusem during an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Manek, Love lead North Carolina past Syracuse 88-79 in OT

Feb. 28, 2022 09:57 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Brady Manek scored 22 points, Caleb Love hit three clutch 3

North Carolina guard Puff Johnson (14) grabs a rebound against North Carolina State guard Dereon Seabron (1) and forward Ebenezer Dowuona, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Bacot has 28 points, 18 boards as UNC rolls past NC State

Feb. 26, 2022 04:33 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Armando Bacot scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds for his

North Carolina guard Puff Johnson holds the ball while North Carolina State forward Jericole Hellems defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at North Carolina State Wolfpack 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 03:02 PM EST

North Carolina's Brady Manek (45) shoots as Louisville's Jae'Lyn Withers, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Manek, Bacot power North Carolina past Louisville 70-63

Feb. 21, 2022 09:42 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Brady Manek scored 17 points, Armando Bacot had 12 points

North Carolina's Armando Bacot shoots over Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Cassell Coliseum, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Scott P. Yates/The Roanoke Times via AP)
UNC ends Virginia Tech's six-game winning streak, 65-57

Feb. 19, 2022 06:27 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 21 points with seven assists and North

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) blocks Pittsburgh forward John Hugley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Pitt starts strong, holds off Tar Heels 76-67

Feb. 16, 2022 10:36 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ithiel Horton scored 19 points, making all five of his 3

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) tries to shoot while Pittsburgh forward Mouhamadou Gueye (15), guard Femi Odukale (2) and guard Ithiel Horton (12) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Pittsburgh Panthers at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/16/2022

Feb. 16, 2022 08:48 PM EST

North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) shoots against Florida State forward Harrison Prieto (30) and guard Caleb Mills during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Love's 18, Tar Heels' blistering start sinks Seminoles 94-74

Feb. 12, 2022 04:25 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 18 points and North Carolina used a