Brady Manek
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) drives between North Carolina Asheville guard Trent Stephney (0) and guard Martin Kawa, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/23/2021

Nov. 23, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) shoots over North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tennessee beats North Carolina 89-72 in Tip-Off tournament

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 21, 2021 05:53 PM EST
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tennessee turned to its two freshmen guards to bounce

North Carolina's RJ Davis (4) brings the ball up as College of Charleston's Osinachi Smart (33) trails during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Bacot rallies No. 18 North Carolina past Charleston 94-83

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2021 11:14 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — First-year coach Hubert Davis thinks his North Carolina

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) looks to pass while Brown forward Nana Owusu-Anane, rear, and guard David Mitchell (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Davis scores 26 as No. 19 North Carolina holds off Brown

By Mitchell Northam Nov. 12, 2021 11:34 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 19

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket while Brown guard David Mitchell (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brown Bears at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 09:56 PM EST

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Maryland in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 19 UNC rolls past Loyola in Davis’ coaching debut

By Bob Sutton Nov. 09, 2021 09:23 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Hubert Davis said he wanted to put his full attention

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, left, and guard R.J. Davis (4) guard Loyola Marylands forward Alonso Faure (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 08:50 PM EST

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket while Loyola Maryland guard Kenny Jones (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 07:56 PM EST

FILE - North Carolina coach Hubert Davis is introduced during the NCAA college basketball team's season opening event in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Hubert Davis sounds at ease as he prepares for his first regular-season game as North Carolina's first-year coach. The 19th-ranked Tar Heels host Loyola (Maryland) on Tuesday, Nov. 9, the first without Hall of Famer Roy Williams in charge in nearly two decades. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Davis ready for coaching debut with No. 19 North Carolina

By Aaron Beard Nov. 08, 2021 05:26 PM EST
Hubert Davis sounds at ease. He’ll coach his first regular

North Carolina's Armando Bacot, center foreground, grabs a rebound during the NCAA college basketball team's season opening event and scrimmage in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Returnees, transfers lead No. 19 UNC in Davis' debut

By Aaron Beard Oct. 20, 2021 10:14 AM EDT
Hubert Davis' connections to North Carolina have touched just about everything

FILE - Marquette's Dawson Garcia, top, goes up for a shot against Villanova's Jermaine Samuels during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Villanova, Pa., in this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, file photo. Garcia, who led Marquette in scoring and rebounding as a freshman last season, has indicated on social media he is transferring to North Carolina. Garcia released an Instagram post that showed him in a North Carolina uniform. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Marquette's Dawson Garcia transferring to North Carolina

Jul. 08, 2021 02:54 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Dawson Garcia, who led Marquette in scoring and

Tar Heels add 3-point shooting big man Manek from Sooners

Apr. 22, 2021 04:22 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has added Oklahoma transfer Brady Manek

Oklahoma guard Alondes Williams, left, shoots in front of Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs in the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oklahoma guards Harmon, Williams enter transfer portal

Apr. 15, 2021 02:43 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma guards De’Vion Harmon and Alondes Williams

University of Oklahoma's new men's NCAA college basketball coach Porter Moser speaks during his introductory press conference at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)
Oklahoma's Moser looks forward to tests vs. elite coaches

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 07, 2021 05:30 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Porter Moser isn’t intimidated by the

Oregon State center Roman Silva (12) shoots over Oklahoma State forward Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (12) during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Stanford Cardinal 3/23/2021

Mar. 21, 2021 10:32 PM EDT

Oklahoma forward Brady Manek, left, fights for a loose ball with Missouri forward Mitchell Smith, right, during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oklahoma slips past former Big 12 rival Missouri in NCAAs

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2021 09:58 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trying to defend a three-point lead with under 6 seconds

Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) drives between Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) and guard Lester Quinones (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT Tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Ole Miss Rebels at Memphis Regional - First Round - Game 4 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Grand Canyon's Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) shoots against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Pick Six: Veterans to watch as NCAA Tournament begins

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2021 02:26 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There has never been a better time to have senior

Baylor's Davion Mitchell gets past Kansas State's Selton Miguel (2) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Colorado Buffaloes 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:11 AM EST