Carolina Rundown: December 9

Basketball

Marcus Paige is trying to work through some shooting issues...Carolina is No. 21 in this week's AP poll...Some interesting thoughts on zone defense here, including some from upcoming opponent Ohio State...The Tar Heels went shopping for underprivileged families on Monday afternoon. The funds are generated by the sale of team-signed basketballs:

Sasha Seymore shops with some aid from the Salvation Army #UNCBBall

A photo posted by UNC Basketball (@uncbb) on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:26pm PST

Joel James trying to persuade CB McGrath that going through checkout three times should be allowed to win team contest of individual closest to spending goal.

A photo posted by Adam Lucas (@jadamlucas) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:20pm PST

Football

A full listing of all the gifts given by the bowl games...Some interesting details on the Quick Lane Bowl matchup, how it came about, and Eric Ebron already talking a little trash.

Olympic sports

Two All-America selections for women's soccer...The softball team doing some community work during exams:

Members of @UNCSoftball wrapping presents for their adopted "Share Your Christmas" family! pic.twitter.com/e9KYyHAMRG
— Carolina Outreach (@iServeiLead) December 8, 2014

Today's games

None.

Tar Heels in the NBA

Tyler Zeller and Rajon Rondo are developing some chemistry with the Celtics...Zeller had 10 points and five rebounds on Monday...22 points and 12 assists for Ty Lawson...Four points and six rebounds for Harrison Barnes...Brendan Haywood sighting, as he finished with two points and two rebounds.

Tar Heels in the NFL

Julius Peppers had three tackles on Monday Night Football...Touching tribute to Stuart Scott last night from the ESPN crew at Lambeau.

Long read

Some very cool photos taken around the Bell Tower by a drone.

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