Thanksgiving 2017 marks the seventh Turkey Day in eight years that I have spent away from home. Next month, I will celebrate my eighth consecutive Christmas away from home. Life on the road means missing holidays, birthdays,...
As “Late Night with Roy” approaches, the excitement of the unique spectacle is palpable in Chapel Hill. Not only is it a time to celebrate the start of something new, it’s also a reminder of the previous season. In 2016, our...
The Marcus Ginyard Basketball Camp is thrilled to be less than two weeks away from our first Chapel Hill Community Day! We’ve partnered with Chapel Hill Parks and Rec, Chapel Hill Police and Fire Department, as well as...
(Marcus Ginyard, a member of the Tar Heels from 2005-2010, is playing professionally in Poland this season.) In November of 2016, I interviewed Joel Berry II and Justin Jackson on the importance of preparation as they set out...
I was in Northern Poland. Słupsk, where I’m currently playing. I was on my couch in my apartment, tip-off was at 3:20 a.m. here in Europe. Set my alarm at 2:45 a.m. to give myself plenty of time to wake up and test my...
If you’ve watched the Tar Heels, and of course if you’re a fan, you can’t help but root for Theo Pinson. He makes it easy to love him. He makes plays, and he leaves his heart on the court. He’s been dubbed the “Energy Guy,”...
Just as few have the will to prepare, few will take the time to truly appreciate the weight these words carry. In order to reach our highest dreams, our preparation must be calculated and executed with precision over extended...
Signing my National Letter of Intent (NLI) to attend the University of North Carolina was one of the proudest moments of my life. From as early as I can remember, I spent the majority of my time running up and down the basketball court.
NANTES, France – And then, there were Four… First, I would like to congratulate my basketball program on its awesome journey to Houston! I know just how hard the guys have worked and what an opportunity like this means to them....