Greatest former UNC athlete by state (Iowa): Harrison Barnes

Posted May 17, 2019
The moment Harrison Barnes announced he was going to play basketball at North Carolina was dramatic. Barnes chose the Tar Heels over Duke in 2009 on Skype, something many people had never heard of at the time. He was well known before arriving in Chapel Hill and remained so during his two college seasons and beyond as a solid NBA player. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Bubble Talk In The Past, UNC Men's Basketball Embracing Its 'Clean Slate'
UNC doesn't care anymore about their Quad-1 record, NET rankings, or what a nation of naysayers are pushing. The Tar Heels are insulated and focused...
Tue Mar 18, 2025

UNC Pre-First Four Press Conference Video and Transcript
UNC head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis and guards R.J. Davis and Seth Trimble met with the media on Monday at the University of Dayton...
Mon Mar 17, 2025

West Virginia governor questions UNC official's role in NCAA Tournament selection
West Virginia's governor called attention to financial incentives in UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham's contract Monday, implying they may have played a role in the...
Mon Mar 17, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Is In!
UNC has clinched a spot in the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament, defying expectations. This episode breaks down their upcoming clash against San Diego State...
Mon Mar 17, 2025