University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heel Rundown: January 30
January 30, 2014 | General
Basketball
Marcus Paige heated up in the second half but wasn't entirely pleased, according to Adam Lucas...Tech coach Brian Gregory was complimentary of Paige and of Carolina's potential with him...The Storify collection of the best photos, tweets and quotes from the game...
Told you a few days ago you'd be happy with the pick for UNC's Legend at the ACC Tournament this year: it's Eric Montross...Some details on the mechanics of how last night's game ended up off ESPN2 but on ESPN3...And here's the first-person details from director of operations Brad Frederick on how the Tar Heels weathered all the travel drama over the past 24 hours:
Tar Heels in the NBA
Harrison Barnes still has plenty of confidence, but is looking for consistency...This should be a boost for him: he'll play in the Rising Stars Game over All-Start Weekend...Tyler Zeller's second year has been a challenge, but he might be starting to find a rhythm...Terry Francona's memories of Michael Jordan's time playing baseball...Some Bucks fans wish John Henson was playing more...
Tyler Hansbrough sighting! After missing over a dozen games with an ankle injury, he played six minutes last night...Henson had nine points and six rebounds...Vince Carter had 22 points, while Brandan Wright contributed six, but the Mavs fell to Houston...Six points and two boards for Ed Davis...Ty Lawson sat out due to a left shoulder injury...
Football
The first quotes from new assistant coach Seth Littrell on his plans for the Tar Heel offense...Eric Ebron checks in at No. 9 on ESPN's list of top players of 2013...
Olympic sports
There is no shortage of preseason college baseball polls. The latest is USA Today, which has Carolina 12th...Big ACC weekend for the swimmers and divers...Nothing says spring sports like snowy lacrosse practice:
Greeted for practice this morning by a light dusting of snow over Navy Field! #GoHeels #EmbraceTheGrind pic.twitter.com/0WlsEgJvNP
— UNC Men's Lacrosse (@uncmenslacrosse) January 29, 2014
Today's games
Women's basketball hosts Syracuse at 7 p.m. The game can be seen on RSN/ESPN3.
Today in Tar Heel history
Happy 21st birthday to Carolina shortstop Michael Russell. The Diamond Heels begin play on Feb. 14.
Long read
Walking through the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame with Bill Guthridge.
