UNC surprised just about everyone last year when a talented team led by first-year coach Hubert Davis parlayed a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament into a run to the national title game. The […]
DURHAM — If there’s one thing a point guard wants to avoid, it’s the turnover. Unfortunately for Duke’s Jeremy Roach, that’s all that’s around him this season. Roach returns for his junior year at Duke, […]
A week after the NBA Draft, the league’s veterans step into the spotlight. The NBA’s silly season continues with the official opening of the free agent period. As usual, players with ties to North Carolina […]
CHARLOTTE — Last week’s NBA Draft was a roller coaster for the Charlotte Hornets, and after the ride, there were varying opinions on how the team used its three picks, including two selections in the […]
There was no barbeque or beach music in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, but the NBA Draft had a North Carolina feel last week. Six players with connections to the Old North State were taken in the […]
Summer is barely a week old and the season doesn’t tip off for another 4½ months. But whatever you do, don’t use the “o word.” “Lose the word offseason,” said NC State coach Kevin Keatts. […]
CHARLOTTE — The Hornets’ new center has arrived. With the 15th overall pick in Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft, Charlotte selected Duke big man Mark Williams, instantly adding a 7-foot target who can protect the rim, […]
NEW YORK — The Orlando Magic selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero on Thursday night with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. After leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four in coach Mike […]
CHARLOTTE — Two seasons ago, the Charlotte Hornets pulled off a feat that they have historically failed at during their franchise’s history — nailing a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball, the No. […]
Turns out there’s one more stop on the Coach K retirement tour. While Mike Krzyzewski has officially retired as Duke’s head coach and swears he won’t be attending any games next season, he will get […]
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