UNC junior forward Armando Bacot dropped a bombshell on Twitter Wednesday morning, announcing in a video he would be returning to school for his senior year next season.

Bacot’s announcement kicked off a flurry of celebrations from Carolina fans, teammates and local writers on social media, including some who forecasted high honors for Bacot and a national championship for the team in 2023.

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Featured image via Todd Melet

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