CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Michael Lombardi is a key piece of Bill Belichick's foray into college coaching, the general manager charged with reshaping North Carolina's program into a mini pro franchise. Fittingly, the former NFL executive's days sound a lot like they did in the league — so he can be forgiven if he occasionally slips up with past terms like referencing a "draft … [Read more...] about Tar Heels GM Lombardi working to implement NFL-style approach under Belichick
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Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over UNC
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, including a season-best four 3-pointers, and No. 23 Clemson rolled past North Carolina 85-65 on Monday night. Chase Hunter added 19 points with four 3s for the Tigers (20-5, 12-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who followed up their 77-71 win over then-No. 2 Duke on Saturday night with a dominant showing against the Tar Heels … [Read more...] about Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over UNC
UNC trustees’ oversight of athletics issues limited for concerns of overreach
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The president of North Carolina's public university system has temporarily suspended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trustees' authority over athletics for acting beyond their designated duties. In a Jan. 16 memo, system president Peter Hans wrote to UNC trustees chairman John Preyer citing concerns where board members “appear to act … [Read more...] about UNC trustees’ oversight of athletics issues limited for concerns of overreach
RJ Davis hits go-ahead jumper and UNC hangs on to defeat Pittsburgh 67-66
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored 18 points, Ven-Allen Lubin added 17, and North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 67-66 on Saturday in a back-and-forth battle between two teams in need of a win. North Carolina (14-10, 7-5) won after losing four of five games, including a 73-65 setback at Pittsburgh on Jan. 28. The Panthers (14-9, 5-7) have lost seven of nine. Davis hit … [Read more...] about RJ Davis hits go-ahead jumper and UNC hangs on to defeat Pittsburgh 67-66
Final score: No. 15 UNC, No. 19 Cal clash in women’s basketball Top 25 matchup
BERKELEY, Calif. (WNCN) — The North Carolina women's basketball team will get a little taste of the old "Pac-12 after dark" experience as they try to bounce back from a two-point loss, but they'll have to do it against on the home court of a fellow Top 25 team on the other side of the country. The No. 15 Tar Heels (18-4 overall, 6-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) visit the No. … [Read more...] about Final score: No. 15 UNC, No. 19 Cal clash in women’s basketball Top 25 matchup