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North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches his team on defense in first half against College of Charleston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Freshmen lead No. 16 UNC past College of Charleston 79-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2020 08:22 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's top freshmen provided an opening

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot and College of Charleston center Osinachi Smart (33) struggle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Charleston Cougars at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 06:58 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM EST
Iowa forward Luka Garza could have heard his name called in Wednesday night’s

FILE - Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Hartford, Conn., in this Friday, March 22, 2019, file photo. Hamilton guided the Seminoles to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances and an ACC regular-season title in 2019-20 as part of a 26-5 season. With a new roster, the No. 21 Seminoles face a tough challenge to claim the top spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference again. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
No. 4 Virginia opens year in rare position: as ACC favorite

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 02:34 PM EST
Tony Bennett was pleased how his Virginia team played in the weeks before the

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) dribbles during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Bacot joins Garrison Brooks in giving the Tar Heels a deep front line this year. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown File)
Williams, No. 16 Tar Heels eager to move past 14-19 season

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 11:13 AM EST
Roy Williams couldn’t wait to get back on the practice court with No. 16 North

In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Wake Forest's Chaundee Brown (23) works against North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Brown says he will enter his name into the NBA draft as well as the NCAA transfer portal. Brown announced his plans in a social-media post Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/3/2020

Apr. 15, 2020 09:07 PM EDT

Syracuse forward Bourama Sidibe, left, and North Carolina guard Cole Anthony reach for the ball 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/Ben McKeown)
Hughes, Syracuse roll past UNC 81-53 in ACC 2nd round

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2020 11:38 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Elijah Hughes apparently had heard enough about

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 Christian Keeling, left, and Duke guard Tre Jones 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)
Carey, Robinson help No. 12 Duke beat rival UNC 89-76

By Aaron Beard Mar. 07, 2020 08:32 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Vernon Carey Jr., Tre Jones and No. 12 Duke didn't need any

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

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) dribbles past Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 7 FSU, No. 10 Louisville go for ACC regular-season title

By Aaron Beard Mar. 06, 2020 04:00 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:

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