Bobi Klintman

Local talent tries to impress NBA teams in summer leagues

August 2, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

For North Carolina’s former college and high school basketball favorites seeking the glory and prestige of the NBA, the time is now. NBA Summer League play began this month, giving former local basketball stars an […]

Davien Williamson beats buzzer, Syracuse as Wake advances

March 8, 2023 Shawn Krest

GREENSBORO — Wake Forest’s Davien Williamson hit a 3-pointer with half a second remaining to break a tie and give the Demon Deacons a 77-74 win over Syracuse on Wednesday in the ACC Tournament. The […]

College Basketball Roundup: Appleby leads Wake over Irish

February 26, 2023 The Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM — Tyree Appleby scored 21 points with six assists and four steals and Wake Forest pulled away from cold-shooting Notre Dame in the second half to earn a 63-56 win on Saturday night. The […]

College Basketball Roundup: No. 3 Kansas holds off NC State

November 24, 2022 The Associated Press

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Bill Self couldn’t wait to get started Wednesday at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Neither could hot-shooting Kansas rookie Gradey Dick. Dick scored a season-high 25 points to help the third-ranked Jayhawks […]

College Basketball Roundup: No. 1 Tar Heels top UNCW opener

November 8, 2022 The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — Players for No. 1 UNC provided reminders that this was just the beginning Monday night. Caleb Love and RJ Davis scored 17 points apiece and the Tar Heels started a season of […]