University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels In The NBA, May 6
May 6, 2014 | Men's Basketball
compiled by Ben Brown, GoHeels.com
Danny Green starting to find his groove
In the first four games of the San Antonio Spurs' series against the Dallas Mavericks, Danny Green was having a tough time finding his jump shot. But over the final three games of the series Green was a combined 8-for-10 from behind the arc, and in game seven, he poured in 16 points to help the Spurs advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The Spurs will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in what is sure to be a wildly entertaining series. Game one is set for Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT.
Jerry Stackhouse wants to coach in the NBA
Jerry Stackhouse had a remarkable NBA career, scoring over 16,000 points and playing in two All-Star games. With his playing days in the rear-view mirror, the former Tar Heel wants to become a head coach in the NBA. Check out this Q&A that Dime Magazine did with Stackhouse about his future.
A day in the life of Ty Lawson
Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson had a career year this season averaging 17.6 points and 8.8 assists a game. This video takes you behind the scenes of a what a day in the life of Ty Lawson is like:
P.J. Hairston signs with an agent
P.J. Hairston completed his season with the Texas Legends in the NBA Developmental League, and his next step is to play in the NBA next season. With the NBA draft coming up in June, Hairston signed with Upside Media Group and hired Juan Morrow as his agent. Mark Thompson of the Greensboro News and Record has more on Hairston.
Statistics from Tar Heels in the Playoffs
Harrison Barnes, Golden State SF - Game 7 vs LAC: 2 reb, 1 blk
Reggie Bullock, Los Angeles Clippers SG - Game 7 vs. GSW: DNP
Vince Carter, Dallas SG - Game 7 vs. SAS: 10 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast
Ed Davis, Memphis PF - Game 7 vs. OKC: 1 reb
Wayne Ellington, Dallas SG - Game 7 vs. SAS: 8 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast
Danny Green, San Antonio SG - Game 7 vs. DAL: 16 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast
Tyler Hansbrough, Toronto PF - Game 7 vs. BKN: DNP
Brandan Wright, Dallas PF - Game 7 vs. SAS: 6 pts, 1 ast
