Zags' Daye hopes to prove he can be physical
Andy Katz...players in the mix include Georgia Tech's Gani Lawal, Memphis' Antonio Anderson and NBA players Rashad McCants and Cedric Simmons. A number of NBA personnel have said that Daye has first-round talent...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 25, 2009Stay ... just a little bit longer
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineNorth Carolina, like a host of recent champions, built its title team when a bunch of NBA prospects decided to return for another run. Who could repeat that feat next season?
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009
'Cats come full circle from 2005 loss
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comThe tipping point for Villanova's program under Jay Wright came in 2005 during a Sweet 16 loss to North Carolina. That's why it's fitting the Wildcats will play the Tar Heels again four years later for a spot in the national championship.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009Hansbrough playing with purpose
Andy Katz, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Ellington's dominant second half leads No. 6 Tar Heels over Hurricanes
Associated PressWayne Ellington scored all of his 23 points in the second half, helping North Carolina (No. 6 ESPN/USA Today, No. 5 AP) beat Miami 82-65 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 17, 2009Williams prepares for the great expectations of 2008-09 season
Andy Katz, ESPN.comUNC coach Roy Williams knows his 2008-09 team, with its impressive talent and depth, will carry the burden of great expectations. So he's made it clear to his team that the Tar Heels' title hopes come first, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008Last-minute draft decisions loom
Andy Katz, ESPN.comWith the NBA now paying for early entrants' workouts, it doesn't make sense for some players not to test the draft waters. But some high-profile players waited until the 11th hour to decide, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008UNC favorite to win it all in 2009
Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.comWhat have we learned from Kansas' title win? Which team will have the look of a champion in 2009? UConn, UCLA and Texas will all be tough, but North Carolina has the look of a title team, writes Doug Gottlieb.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008
Tigers believe they have all the pieces for dominance
Andy Katz, ESPN.comAfter back-to-back Elite Eights, the expectations are high in Memphis. And the school and coach did nothing to quell those hopes at Friday's Midnight Madness, writes Andy Katz.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007Team preview: Oral Roberts
Blue Ribbon YearbookBlue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007
Team preview: North Carolina
Blue Ribbon YearbookBlue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007
Garnett to the Celtics
Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.comDick Vitale talks about Kevin Garnett getting traded to the Celtics.
Story | July 31, 2007Style of MSU game lets Hansbrough, Lawson shine
Bomani Jones, Special to ESPN.comThe combination of Carolina tempo and Michigan State physicality made for a game suited for Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, writes Bomani Jones.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2007Heels lack experience, but not tons of talented depth
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comMark Schlabach makes a case that North Carolina's superior depth of talent could propel it to the national title.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007Hansbrough, Wright drive No. 2 North Carolina past Dayton
Tyler Hansbrough scored 17 points and Brandan Wright added 16 to lead No. 2 North Carolina past Dayton 81-51 on Sunday.
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