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UNC Working Kaimon Rucker Back To Full Form
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Kaimon Rucker dashed through the middle of Pitt's offensive line Saturday afternoon in his first snap of the game, forcing Eli Holstein into an incompletion while knocking him to the ground on third down. The fifth-year senior and North Carolina's 2023 sack leader hadn't played...
Expert Analysis: Losing One-on-Ones; Defensive DNA; Deep Ball MIA
What to make of the Tar Heels' loss to Pitt? Inside Carolina's experts weigh in. North Carolina dropped its third straight game and its first-ever loss to Pitt at home with a 34-24 defeat in Chapel on Saturday. Inside Carolina analysts Jason Staples and Buck Sanders joined host Tommy Ashley on The Day After show to discuss how the Tar Heels suffered a "routine" loss. Assessments of UNC's limitations at receiver, poor secondary play and Mack Brown's fourth-down calls were among the highlight discussion topics. Here are some excerpts from their discussion ...
Cade Tyson Q&A: Offseason Focus, Shooting Prep, Brady Manek Comparisons
The UNC Basketball transfer says he has 'gotten a lot better in the post and rebounding' as he prepares for his first season in Chapel Hill. Cade Tyson joined North Carolina basketball this offseason from Belmont by way of the transfer portal. He recently spoke with reporters at UNC's Media Day and addressed adding weight this offseason, becoming a better rebounder and adjusting to shooting in the Smith Center. He also shared his first impressions on becoming a Tar Heel and how his game compares to Brady Manek after competing against him in pickup and camp games this offseason, among other things. Here are the key quotes from Tyson's Media Day interview:
NCCU men's basketball coach Moton, Chancellor Dixon honored this weekend in Durham
Dozens of Triangle leaders and trailblazers were honored in the Bull City Saturday, including a big award from President Joe Biden.Durham Mayor Leo Williams, North Carolina Central University Chancellor Karrie Dixon and NCCU men's head basketball coach LeVelle Moton received the 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement Award.It goes to people who have dedicated thousands of hours to helping others.Chancellor Dixon was recognized for her commitment to service and higher public education. Coach Moton for his dedication to helping others both on and off the court.LeVelle Moton will be recognized with the 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to Americans for remarkable service in the community.Many others doing great things in the community were also recognized, like Alfonzo Grafton."I didn't think it was real because I didn't think anyone was watching me like that," he said. "My sisters then told me it was...I really didn't get -- to be honest with you -- excited until today when it really hit me: 'I'm getting an award'."Additionally, the medal recipients got a letter from President Biden.
ACC Tipoff: Key basketball storylines for NC State, Duke, UNC men and women
The ACC holds its first basketball tip-off event as an 18-team conference this week in Charlotte. Here are the top storylines along with a schedule of events for the week:. 1. Cooper-mania: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 recruit in the nation. He held his own against the star-studded Team USA roster in pre-Olympic training camp. He signed a shoe deal with New Balance. The 6-foot-9 wing is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the loaded 2025 NBA Draft with teams already looking to increase their lottery odds. Flagg will not attend this week's event in Charlotte, but he will be a hot topic. Can Flagg and a talented freshman class lead Duke to a national title? Failing that, can he duplicate the excitement of Zion Williamson's lone season in Durham and turn every Blue Devil game into must-watch TV? No pressure.
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