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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) is picked up by his teammates after Florida State was penalized for charging in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Florida State defeated North Carolina 65-59. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Anthony's back, but UNC's offense out of sync for Duke game

By Aaron Beard Feb. 06, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Dotson double-double, Steger flurry push W. Carolina 78-70

Feb. 05, 2020 10:46 PM EST
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Carlos Dotson scored 20 points and pulled down 14 rebounds for his sixth consecutive double-double and Western Carolina beat Samford 78...

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

Boston College guard Jay Heath (5) reacts following a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Hamilton, Thornton lead Eagles, spoil Anthony's return

Feb. 01, 2020 08:17 PM EST

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) shoots against North Carolina's Andrew Platek (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By Aaron Beard Jan. 27, 2020 09:14 PM EST

Miami guard Dejan Vasiljevic (1) dribbles while North Carolina guard Christian Keeling (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Robinson helps UNC beat Miami 94-71 to end 5-game skid

Aaron Beard Jan. 25, 2020 02:03 PM EST

Virginia Tech guard Jalen Cone maintains his dribble in front of North Carolina defender Rechon Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Radford shot lifts Hokies in 2nd OT, 79-77, over UNC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 22, 2020 10:51 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) shoots as Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Johnson scores 20, Pitt drills reeling North Carolina 66-52

By Will Graves Jan. 18, 2020 02:15 PM EST

North Carolina's Brandon Robinson (4) drives to the basket in the first an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
UNC basketball player Brandon Robinson injured in car crash

Jan. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EST