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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, 2009

Stay ... just a little bit longer

Luke Cyphers, ESPN The Magazine

North 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?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

'Cats come full circle from 2005 loss

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Hansbrough playing with purpose

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough can enhance his legacy with a title this season. Who else can use the NCAA tournament to change perceptions?

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Ellington's dominant second half leads No. 6 Tar Heels over Hurricanes

Associated Press

Wayne 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, 2009

Williams prepares for the great expectations of 2008-09 season

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

UNC 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, 2008

Last-minute draft decisions loom

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

UNC favorite to win it all in 2009

Doug Gottlieb, Special to ESPN.com

What 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008

Tigers believe they have all the pieces for dominance

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

After 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, 2007

Team preview: Oral Roberts

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Team preview: North Carolina

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Garnett to the Celtics

Dick Vitale, Special to ESPN.com

Dick Vitale talks about Kevin Garnett getting traded to the Celtics.

Story | July 31, 2007

Style of MSU game lets Hansbrough, Lawson shine

Bomani Jones, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2007

Heels lack experience, but not tons of talented depth

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Mark Schlabach makes a case that North Carolina's superior depth of talent could propel it to the national title.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

Hansbrough, 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.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 31, 2006