Nassir Little
Oregon's Chris Duarte shoots over Hawaii's Samuta Avea, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 13 Ducks stop a 2-game slide with 89-64 win over Hawaii

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 07, 2019 09:04 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Guard Will Richardson had a simple explanation for the

Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Federal probe, Virginia's reign top 2019-20 storylines

By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 02:00 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia's redemption is complete. The Cavaliers won

North Carolina's Coby White (2) dunks as Auburn's Horace Spencer (0) defends during the second half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
UNC freshman Coby White declares for NBA draft

Apr. 03, 2019 05:05 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina freshman Coby White is entering the NBA draft

North Carolina freshman Nassir Little declares for NBA draft

Apr. 01, 2019 05:38 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina freshman Nassir Little is entering the NBA

North Carolina's Coby White (2) heads to the basket during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against Auburn Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tar Heels set for different look, await NBA decisions

By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina thrived with a seemingly perfect balance of

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against North Carolina Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hot-shooting Auburn upsets No. 1 North Carolina 97-80

By Dave Skretta Mar. 29, 2019 10:02 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The euphoria of reaching the Elite Eight for the first time

Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots over Houston's Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NCAA Latest: Kentucky holds off Houston reach regional final

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
The Latest on the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Plenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest Region

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last four teams standing in the Midwest Region are a

North Carolina's Kenny Williams, right, answers a question as teammate Cameron Johnson listens during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. North Carolina plays Auburn in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Heels' Williams ready to go, Little questionable with flu

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 01:44 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — North Carolina guard Kenny Williams is ready to go against

Washington's David Crisp (1) and North Carolina's Coby White (2) battle for a loose ball in the first half during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
North Carolina returns to Sweet 16, beats Washington 81-59

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 24, 2019 05:37 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After making an early exit from the NCAA Tournament last season

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

North Carolina's Luke Maye, back, and Nassir Little hug in the final seconds of the second half against Iona during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Top-seeded UNC overcomes slow 1st half to beat Iona in NCAAs

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 22, 2019 11:55 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — North Carolina completed a perfect first round for top seeds in

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) flexes after a basket against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
NCAA Latest: Buckeyes, Hokies close 1st round with wins

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2019 12:17 PM EDT
The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Friday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2019 04:45 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson had the go

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 5 Duke edges No. 3 UNC 74-73 in ACC semifinals

By Aaron Beard Mar. 15, 2019 11:49 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson didn't hesitate when he saw his shot for the

North Carolina's Coby White defends as Duke's Tre Jones (3) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 3/7/2019

Mar. 09, 2019 08:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2019, file photo, North Carolina's Nassir Little (5) reacts following a basket against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Little has carved out a role as third-ranked North Carolina's top reserve, not as a starter like many projected when he arrived on campus as one of the nation’s top freshmen. Yet Little is focusing on one stat _ wins _ for a team chasing at least a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship and looking like a Final Four contender. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Little aims to make impact off bench for No. 3 Tar Heels

By Aaron Beard Mar. 07, 2019 05:57 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Nassir Little has carved out a role at third-ranked North

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) goes for a dunk on Syracuse's Oshae Brissett (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Syracuse Orange at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/26/2019

Feb. 26, 2019 11:13 PM EST

North Carolina's Coby White tries to shoot as Florida State's Devin Vassell (24) and Raiquan Gray (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Johnson, Maye lead No. 8 UNC past No. 16 FSU, 77-59

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 23, 2019 05:53 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — No. 8 North Carolina convincingly beat both of the Atlantic

North Carolina's Coby White tries to shoot as Florida State's Devin Vassell (24) and Raiquan Gray (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Florida State Seminoles at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/23/2019

Feb. 23, 2019 05:13 PM EST