Despite result, Rice revels in Tar Heel family reunion

Posted Jan 2, 2012
It was more like a Tar Heel family reunion than a basketball game Sunday when North Carolina played Monmouth at the Smith Center. That became evident during pregame introductions when the opposing coach, former Tar Heel point guard King Rice, received an extended standing ovation from the better-than-expected New Year’s Day crowd of 18,614. (Wilmington Star News)

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