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‘If I Move, It Turns Real’: An Oral History of the 2016 National Championship Game

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 22, 2022 | ACC, Basketball, Sports, UNC Sports

The UNC men’s basketball program has won six NCAA championships. Each win had its own particular rhythm, its own ups and downs that drove Tar Heel fans to near-madness. The same can be said of Carolina’s six NCAA championship...

Joel James Signs to Play Professionally in Japan

Posted by Avery Trendel | Aug 18, 2016 | UNC Sports

It appears now that the eastern hemisphere will now get a piece of one of Chapel Hill’s favorite local treasures. Joel James, the lovable former UNC men’s basketball big man, announced Thursday via Twitter that he...

Joel James Added to Indiana Pacers’ Summer League Roster

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 29, 2016 | UNC Sports

After capturing the hearts of fans in Chapel Hill, former UNC big man Joel James will now try to charm the minds of pro scouts. The 6-foot-10 James–a native of West Palm Beach, FL–was named Tuesday night to the...

Williams: ‘I Was Able To Coach a Magnificent Group of Kids’

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 5, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

There’s very little Joel James, Brice Johnson and Marcus Paige haven’t seen during their time at Carolina. The UNC careers for those three seniors came to a close on Monday night with a loss in the national championship game,...

UNC On Brink of a National Title After 83-66 Win Over Syracuse

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 3, 2016 | Basketball, Featured, UNC Sports

Entering this college basketball season, the 2016 Tar Heels found themselves atop the national rankings carrying massive expectations–despite never having reached the game’s biggest stage. After the top-seeded Tar Heels’...

Ginyard: My First of Four Ws at Duke

Posted by Marcus Ginyard | Mar 2, 2016 | Columns, Featured

Coach Williams always talks about how your collegiate career can speed by, usually conveying the message with a snap of his fingers. It’s a simple gesture, but the most appropriate as well. It’s hard to believe that some of the...

Watch Marcus Paige Deliver An Emotional Senior Night Speech

Posted by Staff | Mar 1, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

Marcus Paige, Brice Johnson, and Joel James all spoke about their time in Chapel Hill. Paige’s speech was particularly emotional. He began the speech by thanking his parents. He told the crowd, “First and foremost,...

No. 8 UNC Picks Up Emotional Win Over Syracuse On Senior Night

Posted by Avery Trendel | Feb 29, 2016 | Basketball, Featured, UNC Sports

Monday night at the Dean Smith Center, despite a 75-70 win by the No. 8 Tar Heels over the Syracuse Orange, tears filled the arena—as fans said their goodbyes to a group of young men head coach Roy Williams dubbed his favorite...

Berry Rallies No. 7 UNC Past Georgia Tech

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jan 2, 2016 | Basketball, UNC Sports

After trailing for a majority of the game on Saturday, the No. 7 UNC men’s basketball team put together a furious rally in the final minutes to defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 86-78. The comeback was sparked by sophomore...

“Late Night With Roy” Gets Basketball Season Underway

Posted by Avery Trendel | Oct 24, 2015 | Featured, UNC Sports

Basketball season officially began in Chapel Hill on Friday night, as UNC hosted its annual “Late Night With Roy” event. Hosted by TNT’s Kenny Smith, a Tar Heel and a two-time NBA champion, the event showcased...

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