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UNC-Duke: Less talk, more rock
When it comes to drama, the Duke-Carolina rivalry is kind of a dud. Not on the court, of course, Once the ball is tossed up and the games begin, there’s nothing in sports that tops […]
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State, UNC rivalry getting tighter
Roy Williams can frequently be found at UNC basketball games. He’s frequently with his wife, usually in a seat close to courtside, and, based on the amount of air time he gets from ESPN and […]
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Alabama knocks off UNC 89-87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining. Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school […]
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Who’s hot, who’s not: Job security checks for NC’s men’s hoops coaches
The 2022-23 college basketball season got underway Monday, but it’s never too early to do a hot seat check on the sidelines across North Carolina. While much of the talk this season will be about […]
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Keatts ‘excited’ to finally be free from NCAA uncertainty
RALEIGH — Kevin Keatts didn’t have much of the Christmas spirit after his team’s ugly 84-70 loss to Wright State at PNC Arena on Tuesday. But there was still at least one reason for his […]
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NC State put on NCAA probation following investigation
NC State men’s basketball program has been placed on probation for one year for NCAA recruiting violations following an independent investigation. It was the first decision issued through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process, which was […]
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Independent panel to rule on NC State’s NCAA case
The NCAA said Monday a case involving alleged recruiting infractions at NC State will go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases. The case involves the recruitment of former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis […]
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NC State challenges NCAA charge tied to payment for Dennis Smith Jr.
RALEIGH — NC State is challenging NCAA charges based on allegations that an Adidas representative paid $40,000 to the family of former basketball star Dennis Smith Jr. through a former Wolfpack assistant coach to ensure […]
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Kansas receives notice of allegations from NCAA in men’s hoops
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The University of Kansas received a notice of allegations from the NCAA on Monday that alleges significant violations within its storied men’s basketball program, including a responsibility charge leveled against Hall of […]
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Will NCAA focus on school or former coaches in NC State violations case?
RALEIGH — NC State’s receipt of a formal NCAA Notice of Allegations last week in connection with its recruitment of basketball star Dennis Smith Jr. was headline–worthy news. But it was anything but a revelation. […]