Christian Keeling
Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes falls after coming into contact with North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Syracuse Orange 3/11/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) defends while North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
North Carolina keeps season alive, throttles Va. Tech 78-56

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 09:11 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina coach Roy Williams joked that he nearly

Virginia Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) and guard Wabissa Bede, right, chase the ball with North Carolina guard Leaky Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/10/2020

Mar. 10, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

North Carolina guard Brandon Robinson (4) and Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina Central Eagles 3/5/2020

Mar. 07, 2020 06:53 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) dunks against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Anthony, Brooks lead North Carolina past Wake Forest 93-83

Mar. 03, 2020 09:14 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is feeling like it did at the beginning

North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) takes a shot over Syracuse forward Bourama Sidibe (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
North Carolina's long-range barrage sinks Syracuse, 92-79

By John Kekis Feb. 29, 2020 06:20 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Anthony says it's simple to excel from long range —

North Carolina guard Justin Pierce, left, forward Garrison Brooks (15) and guard Christian Keeling react following a play against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brooks, N. Carolina beat N.C. State, snap 7-game skid

By Neil Amato Feb. 25, 2020 11:30 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — At numerous points this season, Garrison Brooks has

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, center, reaches for the ball between North Carolina State guard Braxton Beverly (10) and guard C.J. Bryce during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/25/2020

Feb. 25, 2020 09:54 PM EST

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) drives to the basket as he's defended by North Carolina guard Brandon Robinson (4) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Nwora leads No. 11 Louisville past short-handed UNC 72-55

Steve Bittenbender Feb. 22, 2020 07:50 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Nwora holds himself to a high standard, and a

Notre Dame stages major comeback, beats North Carolina 77-76

By Anthony Anderson Feb. 17, 2020 09:40 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey wasn’t surprised sophomore

North Carolina's Cole Anthony (2) goes for the ball against Virginia's Jay Huff (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Woldetensae shoots Virginia past North Carolina

Feb. 15, 2020 10:16 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tomas Woldetensae shot himself and his team out of

Wake Forest's guard Chaundee Brown (23) reacts after scoring against North Carolina in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey)
Wake Forest beats UNC 74-57 for 1st win in series since 2014

By Aaron Beard Feb. 11, 2020 10:17 PM EST
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Both Wake Forest and North Carolina entered Tuesday

Duke guard Tre Jones is congratulated by guard Jordan Goldwire following Jones' shot to force overtime against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Jones, Moore help No. 7 Duke top rival UNC 98-96 in OT

By Aaron Beard Feb. 08, 2020 09:05 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones got Duke to overtime, and Wendell Moore Jr.

Florida State center Dominik Olejniczak (15) and guard Anthony Polite (2) trap North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Williams, Gray lead No. 8 Florida State past North Carolina

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 03, 2020 09:25 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — While many eyes were on North Carolina freshman Cole

North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/18/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 09:34 PM EST

Gardner-Webb guard Jaheam Cornwall, left, and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) struggle for possession of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Anthony, No. 6 North Carolina beat Gardner-Webb 77-61

By Aaron Beard Nov. 15, 2019 11:20 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Cole Anthony keeps scoring at a rate never before seen

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) battles for the ball with UNC Wilmington 's John Bowen (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Wilmington, N.C., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Anthony, Pierce help No. 9 UNC beat UNC Wilmington 78-62

By Aaron Beard Nov. 08, 2019 09:04 PM EST
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — There's no questioning Cole Anthony's scoring punch for

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) drives to the basket while Notre Dame forward Nate Laszewski (14) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina State Wolfpack 11/6/2019

Nov. 06, 2019 07:58 PM EST

In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, North Carolina's Cole Anthony passes during an NCAA college basketball practice in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 9 Tar Heels add Anthony at helm an overhauled offense

By Aaron Beard Oct. 23, 2019 06:57 AM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina needs freshman Cole Anthony to live up to his

William & Mary's Pierce to play at UNC as graduate transfer

May. 02, 2019 01:59 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — William & Mary's Justin Pierce will play his final