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Bacot, Francis Sign With Tar Heels
November 15, 2018 | Men's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL—Armando Bacot, a 6-10 forward from Richmond, Va., and Jeremiah Francis, a 6-1 guard from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, signed National Letters of Intent to attend the University of North Carolina and play basketball for the Tar Heels beginning in the 2019-20 season.
Bacot plays for Coach Sean McAloon at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He previously attended Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond for three years.
"Armando has a chance to be a big-time player," says Carolina head coach Roy Williams. "He had a wonderful summer. He was MVP of the championship team in the Peach Jam in the EYBL Championship. He's long, can block shots, score inside, runs well, and has played in big games both in the summer and the state high school tournaments. He loves the idea of being a Tar Heel. He's comes from a great family. His parents are very interested in his developing not only in basketball but academically and socially."
"Jeremiah is a wonderful young man whom we identified several years ago and thought he would be a fantastic addition to our basketball family," says Williams. "Unfortunately, since that time he's had two knee surgeries and been unable to play, but we still love him and think he's going to be a big-time addition to our program. When he is healthy he is a point guard who sets the table on both ends of the floor, is very good defensively, a powerful player who can take the ball to the basket, and make plays for himself and other people. He's truly a leader on the floor. He is another young man who comes from a great family that has a basketball background."
Bacot plays for Coach Sean McAloon at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He previously attended Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond for three years.
"Armando has a chance to be a big-time player," says Carolina head coach Roy Williams. "He had a wonderful summer. He was MVP of the championship team in the Peach Jam in the EYBL Championship. He's long, can block shots, score inside, runs well, and has played in big games both in the summer and the state high school tournaments. He loves the idea of being a Tar Heel. He's comes from a great family. His parents are very interested in his developing not only in basketball but academically and socially."
Francis attends Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio. He played for Coach Eric Kruger and was a teammate at Pickerington with current Tar Heel sophomore forward Sterling Manley.Welcome to the #CarolinaFamily, Armando (@iget_buckets35)!
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) November 15, 2018
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"Jeremiah is a wonderful young man whom we identified several years ago and thought he would be a fantastic addition to our basketball family," says Williams. "Unfortunately, since that time he's had two knee surgeries and been unable to play, but we still love him and think he's going to be a big-time addition to our program. When he is healthy he is a point guard who sets the table on both ends of the floor, is very good defensively, a powerful player who can take the ball to the basket, and make plays for himself and other people. He's truly a leader on the floor. He is another young man who comes from a great family that has a basketball background."
Another addition to the #CarolinaFamily! Jeremiah (@JFrancis30_) is officially a Tar Heel.
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) November 15, 2018
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