UNC Goes From Sweet to Elite in Win Over Butler

Posted Mar 24, 2017
Theo Pinson called it. There was no denying North Carolina on Friday. The Tar Heels, with Joel Berry and Justin Jackson clicking, put forth too much for Butler to combat in a 92-80 victory in the South Regional semifinals to move within one win of returning to the Final Four. “I felt it coming,” said Pinson. “There was something I could just feel was going to be special.” (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What can UNC Basketball learn to bolster new offense?
Can North Carolina's new offensive strategy redefine their basketball season? With a focus on cutting and movement, the Tar Heels are staying away from an...
Thu Nov 14, 2024

UNC Basketball vs. American: Three Things to Watch
Friday night will bring something we won’t see again until December 4th — a UNC home basketball game. In fact, the Tar Heels’ schedule for...
Thu Nov 14, 2024

ESPN NCAA Men's Basketball Power Rankings: Tar Heels Just Outside Top 10
12. North Carolina: For a player averaging 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5.5 assists through two games, R.J. Davis has left a lot of meat...
Thu Nov 14, 2024

UNC Basketball Continues Forward with Identity in Clear View
As North Carolina begins its preparation for a critical two-week stretch of basketball that will shape its narrative entering the holiday season, it’s difficult to...
Thu Nov 14, 2024