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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

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

North Carolina's Jeremiah Francis (13) drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Va. Wednesday, Jan. 22 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
UNC reserve freshman point guard Francis plans to transfer

Apr. 23, 2020 05:32 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

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

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

Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) celebrates his go-ahead 3-pointer against Virginia Tech in the closing seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
A first: Hamilton, Florida State ACC tourney's top seed

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 04:36 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'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 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

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

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 Nate Laszewski hit another critical shot for the Fighting Irish. ...

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

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

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