Read more about the article The ACC’s Triangle season continues to turn curiouser and curiouser

The ACC’s Triangle season continues to turn curiouser and curiouser

PHOTO (North Carolina Athletics): Tar Heels freshman Day'Ron Sharpe posted a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds. By TOM SHANAHAN Duke opened ACC play with three consecutive victories but has now dropped a straight trey to level off at .500 in league play following Saturday’s loss at Louisville, 70-65. North Carolina began ACC competition losing two conference games but has rebounded to win five of six with Saturday’s victory over N.C. State, 86-76, that avenged a December loss…

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Read more about the article Alabama native Garrison Brooks and UNC coach Roy Williams on Hank Aaron legacy beyond baseball

Alabama native Garrison Brooks and UNC coach Roy Williams on Hank Aaron legacy beyond baseball

By TOM SHANAHAN North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks was recruited from Hank Aaron’s home state of Alabama, so the All-ACC forward knows more about the Baseball Hall of Famer and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient than most people his age. “He was a true Alabama legend on and off the field,” Brooks said. “My granddaddy always spoke of him. He said he was one of the greatest human beings someone could model themselves after.” Aaron’s death Friday at age…

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Read more about the article Harris’ return provided North Carolina with a lift despite loss to Florida State

Harris’ return provided North Carolina with a lift despite loss to Florida State

PHOTO (UNC Athletics): Anthony Harris provided the Tar Heels with a spark in his first game in over a year. By TOM SHANAHAN North Carolina showed spurts of promise Saturday at Florida State, prompting ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas to attempt to sooth coach Roy Williams' anxieity. Bilas believes the Tar Heels improving and develop into a strong team despite the 82-75 loss to the Seminoles. And that was before Anthony Harris entered the game in the…

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