President Obama Wants to Be Like Mike

Posted Dec 4, 2016
An under-appreciated part of President Obama's final Medal of Freedom ceremony was how amped he was to stand next to Michael Jordan. Yeah, he's impressed with Bill Gates and Tom Hanks—he chose them to be there, after all—but when it's Jordan's turn to sidle up to the leader of the free world, Obama is giddy with excitement. (Esquire)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

A guide to UNC Basketball's NCAA Tournament bubble competition on championship week
For the second time in three years, North Carolina finds itself in a previously uncommon place — on bubble watch for the NCAA tournament. After...
Mon Mar 10, 2025

Mid-Game Run Against Duke Showed Tar Heels Have Clearly Improved
UNC found itself in a familiar position against the Blue Devils trailing 36-21. It mirrored the first matchup between the teams, where Duke jumped out...
Mon Mar 10, 2025

Tar Heels Can’t Solve Duke’s Length, Defensive Versatility
Duke's superior length across the board and elite defensive versatility proved too much for North Carolina on Saturday night, as the Blue Devils put the...
Sun Mar 9, 2025

Tar Heels' Hopes Now Lie In ACC Tournament After Loss In Regular-Season Finale
UNC emptied the tank against Duke on Saturday, but it couldn't sustain a second-half surge and lost the regular-season finale 82-69 in the Smith Center...
Sun Mar 9, 2025