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Miami defeats UNC-Wilmington 67-60

CHARLESTON, S.C.(AP) — Malcolm Grant scored 18 points and Miami defeated North Carolina-Wilmington 67-60 on Friday...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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UNC-Wilmington knocks off Penn State 80-69

CHARLESTON, S.C.(AP) — Chad Tomko scored 21 points and North Carolina-Wilmington made 10 of 16 3-point shots to knock off Penn State 80-69 on Thursday. The Seahawks (2-1) held the Nittany Lions to 32...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Rebuilding Year? I Don't Think So

They lost just about everything. A 4-year All-American and player of the year. The best point guard in the nation. One of the best shooters in the nation. An all-around stat stuffer. Four starters and the four top scorers on the team...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Tennessee routs UNC-Asheville 124-49

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By BETH RUCKER Associated Press Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn.(AP) — Scotty Hopson had a career-high 25 points and No. 10 Tennessee set a school record for points in a game with a 124-49 victory over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday night...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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High Point crushes UNC-Pembroke 104-72

HIGH POINT, N.C.(AP) — Nick Barbour scored 38 points to lead High Point to a 104-72 win over UNC-Pembroke in the Panthers’ season opener on Saturday...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Williams pursued Barnes more than player in career

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C.(AP) — North Carolina coach Roy Williams says the Tar Heels recruited prep star Harrison Barnes harder than anyone in his career...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Roy Williams Keeps North Carolina On Top Time and Time Again

Roy Williams returned to his alma mater in hopes to lead the North Carolina basketball team in a way that would honor his mentor Dean Smith...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Bowden leads Charlotte past UNC-Asheville 86-70

ASHEVILLE, N.C.(AP) — Shamarr Bowden scored 21 points and Charlotte’s coach Bobby Lutz won his 200th career game in a 86-70 victory over North Carolina-Asheville in the teams’ season opener Friday night...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Appalachian State defeats UNC-Wilmington 79-68

BOONE, N.C.(AP) — Kellen Brand scored 20 points and made all 14 of his free throws as Appalachian State defeated North Carolina-Wilmington 79-68 Friday night in the season opener for both teams...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Harrison Barnes Chooses North Carolina in Latest Hit to Duke Recruiting

The talk of college basketball made his decision on where he's going to play college ball. Harrison Barnes ended one of the top recruiting circuses of the season with an announcement to play basketball at North Carolina...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Deon Thompson, UNC Take Care Of Florida International

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It wasn’t the greatest game for North Carolina, but the Tar Heels were able to spoil Isaiah Thomas’ head coaching debut at Florida International...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Tar Heels open season in '57 throwback uniforms

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.(AP) — Defending national champion North Carolina has opened the season wearing something a little different: a touch of red...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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College Basketball Starts Tonight!

Who's ready for some real college hoops! Sure, the matchups for tonight, and the whole week for that matter aren't really better than the exhibition games we've seen already, but at least these games count...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Thomas, FIU face long odds in opener at No. 6 UNC

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Isiah Thomas was midway through a question-and-answer session with some FIU alumni last month when someone stood up and put the Hall of Fame player on the spot...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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09-10 UNC Tarheels: Not You're Typical "Rebuilding" Team

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Sounds familiar doesn't it? Tarheels lose the majority of their scoring from the previous season, an All-american big man, All-American point guard, a sharp-shooter with seemingly limitless range (or two), and multiple key role players... Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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No. 6 UNC beats Belmont Abbey 107-59 in exhibition

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.(AP) — Deon Thompson had 23 points and eight rebounds to help No. 6 North Carolina beat Belmont Abbey 107-59 on Friday night in its only exhibition game...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Tar Heels hold recent edge on rival Blue Devils

By AARON BEARD AP College Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — For years, everything Duke and North Carolina achieved – the conference championships, Final Four trips and national ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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50 Reasons To Be Excited For College Basketball Season

Aaron Torres is an accomplished journalist whose work has been published by Sports Illustrated and syndicated by USA Today online and AOL.com. To read all of his work, including this article in its entirety, please visit him at www...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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North Carolina Versus Duke 2010 : A Rivalry Reborn

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The 2009-2010 NCAA basketball season could bring about a rejuvination of the battle on tobacco road. As if the rivalry has ever calmed down, but no longer does North Carolina bring Tyler Hansbrough and crew with them...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Tar Heels ready to start the Post-Hansbrough era

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C.(AP) — For the past four years, Roy Williams had the security of knowing Tyler Hansbrough would be there to take a big shot or grab the ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October Midnight Signals Start to March Madness for Defending Champs

Dreams usually end in fairly tales when the clock strikes midnight. In college basketball, they begin. In basketball arenas around the country, Friday night marked the official start of ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Are "Late Night With Roy" and Similar Spectacles Worth the Fuss?

Originally published: Oct. 17, 2009 @ The Atlantic Coast Constant CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—After taking in nearly three hours of “Late Night with Roy” at North Carolina’s Dean E...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Season Preview: 2009-10 North Carolina Tar Heels

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North Carolina Tar Heels 2009-2010 Preview The Tar Heels will be losing 4 starters, 68.8 points per game, and the ACC All-Time scoring leader. Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, and Bobby Frasor have all graduated...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Defending champion Tar Heels kick off season

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C.(AP) — Defending national champion North Carolina is back on the court...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Drew gets the call at point for champion Tar Heels

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By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C.(AP) — Larry Drew II never had to show off much of a jumpshot or take ownership of North Carolina’s high-powered offense as a freshman playing behind future pro Ty Lawson...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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