Leslie McDonald set to assume starting role as a redshirt senior

Posted Jun 25, 2013
The lone player left from his five-man signing class, redshirt senior Leslie McDonald has appeared in 100 career games for North Carolina. McDonald has started only one, but he's the clear frontrunner to take over at shooting guard following the departures of wings Dexter Strickland and Reggie Bullock. "I am the only senior, and leadership is a must for me," he said. (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back To Big Guards; Baseball Regional
UNC Basketball has extended an offer to Dylan Mingo, a promising 6'5" point guard known for his defensive prowess. Plus, dive into the Chapel Hill...
Fri May 30, 2025

Carolina Insider Podcast: Jenny Levy Joins, Baseball Regional, Basketball Schedule, Belichick/Dabo
After winning the ACC Tournament, UNC Baseball begins NCAA play in the Chapel Hill Regional (6:19). The new 18-game ACC Basketball schedule is out (26:54)...
Fri May 30, 2025

What Happened: UNC Basketball Gets Past NC State During David Thompson Era
Sportswriters were asking if coach Dean Smith needed to change his system to keep up with Norm Sloan and the Wolfpack. The spell finally "broke"...
Thu May 29, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - New ACC Men's Basketball Schedule Abandons Long-Standing Traditions
The ACC's new men's basketball scheduling format is shaking up traditional rivalries. How will this impact UNC? With the ACC reducing conference games from 20...
Thu May 29, 2025