‘If I Move, It Turns Real’: An Oral History of the 2016 National Championship Game
The UNC men’s basketball program has won six NCAA championships. Each win had its own particular...
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Joel James
Joel James Signs to Play Professionally in Japan
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...
Read MoreJoel James Added to Indiana Pacers’ Summer League Roster
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...
Read MoreWilliams: ‘I Was Able To Coach a Magnificent Group of Kids’
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,...
Read MoreUNC On Brink of a National Title After 83-66 Win Over Syracuse
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’...
Read MoreGinyard: My First of Four Ws at Duke
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...
Read MoreWatch Marcus Paige Deliver An Emotional Senior Night Speech
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,...
Read MoreNo. 8 UNC Picks Up Emotional Win Over Syracuse On Senior Night
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...
Read MoreBerry Rallies No. 7 UNC Past Georgia Tech
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...
Read More“Late Night With Roy” Gets Basketball Season Underway
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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