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Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 14, 2025
Bacot Gets the Best of Love in NBA Summer League Action
This time it was not practice. It might have been an NBA Summer League game, but it was still competition. Former North Carolina Tar Heels Armando Bacot and Caleb Love squared off aganst one another, this time as professionals as Bacot's Memphis Grizzlies defeated Love's Portland Trail Blazers in Las Vegas.
NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 7, 2025
Will Armando Bacot Finally Receive His Shot in the NBA?
Similar to Caleb Love when he left high school and stepped on to UNC's campus during the 2020-2021 season, Armando Bacot, the former North Carolina big man who ended up as the school's all-time leader in rebounds, was seen as someone who would be a one-and-done kind of player.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 22, 2025
UNC Basketball Recruiting Prospect King Bacot Soars in Florida
Most recruiting sites haven't formally stacked up the top prospects in the 2029 class. Meanwhile, it may be another year or two before UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his cohorts begin handing out offers in the cycle.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 13, 2025
G League: 'No Stopping' UNC Basketball Alum Armando Bacot
UNC basketball product Armando Bacot went undrafted last year despite finishing his Tar Heel career as the program's all-time leading rebounder and double-double producer.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 30, 2025
Former UNC Basketball Big Stuffs Stat Sheet in Season Finale
No UNC basketball player in history has secured more rebounds or tallied more double-doubles than Armando Bacot. In his five seasons as a Tar Heel, the big man from Richmond, Va., secured 1,715 rebounds, a mark that may never be surpassed in Chapel Hill.
Prolific 7-Foot Transfer Attracts UNC Basketball Interest
Following five seasons of Armando Bacot manning the paint in Chapel Hill, the UNC basketball program suffered from the lack of a physical presence down low this year.
NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 20, 2025
UNC Basketball Recruiting: King Bacot Accepts Summer Challenge
After becoming a two-time middle school state champion while posting a combined 38-2 record between sixth, seventh, and eighth grade, potential UNC basketball recruiting target King Bacot is now ready to ramp up the competition.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 6, 2025
Former UNC Basketball Star Armando Bacot Adds to First-Year Pro Splash
All-time UNC basketball rebounder and supreme double-double machine Armando Bacot went undrafted back in June following five seasons as the full-time starting center in Chapel Hill.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / March 3, 2025
Former UNC star sets G League franchise record amid run of strong play
Former North Carolina standout Armando Bacot went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft but has remained determined to carve out a path to the league. Now with the Memphis Hustle, the G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, the 24-year-old has put together a solid campaign—one that reached another level over the weekend.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 1, 2025
UNC Basketball Alum Sets New Franchise Record in G League
All-time UNC basketball double-double producer Armando Bacot posted a doozy for the Memphis Hustle on Friday night. Powering a 115-109 road victory over the Santa Cruz Warriors, Bacot tallied 34 points and 25 rebounds, adding two assists and one steal across his 35 minutes on the floor.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 12, 2024
UNC Basketball Product Armando Bacot Makes Big Statement in G League
UNC basketball alum Armando Bacot, undrafted in June following his prolific five-year college career as the Tar Heels' full-time starter in the post, delivered a career-high 25 points in the Memphis Hustles' 112-101 road win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday night.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 20, 2024
UNC Basketball Treasure Likely Heading to G League
The Memphis Grizzlies waived UNC basketball alum Armando Bacot on Saturday. After going undrafted following five prolific years as the Tar Heels' full-time
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6, 2024
Former March Madness hero lands deal with Western Conference team
Having already selected Zach Edey in this year’s NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies are adding another former college standout to their frontcourt.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2, 2024
'Life-changing money': Former UNC star reveals how much he made from NIL deals
He credited the Tar Heels brand for helping drive his high earnings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024
Five undrafted NBA free agents to watch during summer league
The NBA Summer League offers a glimpse into the future of basketball, showcasing young talents and giving undrafted players a chance to prove themselves. This year, multiple undrafted free agents are worth keeping an eye on as they vie for a spot on an NBA roster. Here are five players to watch.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2024
Final Four best bets and odds: Our staff’s 4 picks for Saturday 4/6
There are just three college basketball games left, but two No. 1 seeds, a "Cinderella" No. 11 seed and an explosive, fast offense remain. And to put the cherry on top, there's plenty of betting value on the board.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28, 2024
Look of the Day for 3/28: Tide can't outrun the Heels
Wednesday night's Look of the Day was a complete flop. Thankfully, the NCAA Tournament is back on the schedule, so let's head to the West Region for our favorite bet of Thursday's Sweet 16 slate.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2024
Five most compelling players remaining in men's NCAA Tournament
The men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 tips off on Thursday, and after a rather chalky opening weekend, the field remains loaded with star power. Here are five players enjoying strong starts in March whose next outing is sure to bring more excitement.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2024
ACC Tournament semifinals takeaways: UNC, N.C. State win to set up in-state final
Here are two takeaways from the semis and a prediction for what should be a thrilling championship matchup.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2024
ACC Tournament quarterfinals takeaways: Pittsburgh, Virginia get it done, Duke slumps at the wrong time
Thursday's ACC Tournament quarterfinals yielded a heavy dose of drama and intrigue, from Pittsburgh and Wake Forest's de-factor elimination game to Virginia's second-half comeback against Boston College.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Carolina HQ / March 7, 2024
Armando Bacot Shows His Love for UNC With a Great Quote
Bacot loves the school. North Carolina center Armando Bacot played his last game in the Smith Center on Tuesday night. He has been a fantastic player for UNC throughout his time with the program.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2024
Armando Bacot's home career ends in style: 'It's meant the world to me'
Armando Bacot and North Carolina are synonymous with each other. On Tuesday, that partnership reached its Dean E. Smith Center finale.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / February 18, 2024
UNC Big Man Armando Bacot Gets Back to Outworking Foes
UNC basketball's 96-81 home win over unranked Virginia Tech (14-11, 6-8 ACC) on Saturday afternoon marked Armando Bacot's fifth straight double-double outing.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Carolina HQ / February 7, 2024
Armando Bacot Gives Worrisome Quote Following Clemson Loss
Not a quote you want to hear this far into the season. North Carolina just suffered its second loss in three games to Clemson at home. It was just the Tigers second win in Chapel Hill, as they are now 2-60 all-time.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 3, 2024
North Carolina duo makes history while winning top-10 matchup with rival Duke
Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram became the first pair of Tarheels to record 20-point double-doubles in the same game since Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison in 1998.
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