Former Tar Heel players looking to finish seasons strong before NBA playoffs Posted Mar 22, 2019 With the NBA playoffs about three weeks away, several former North Carolina basketball stars are looking to finish the regular season on a high note. Harrison Barnes has wasted no time adjusting to his new team in Sacramento since the Dallas Mavericks traded him in February. The NBA champion has posted at least 15 points in each of his last five games. (Daily Tar Heel)