Davis ready for coaching debut with No. 19 North Carolina
Hubert Davis sounds at ease ahead of his debut as North Carolina's new head men's basketball coachNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ARMANDO BACOT #5 - FORWARD-CENTER - NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
14.1 PPG •
10.2 RPG •
1.5 APG
14.1 PPG
10.2 RPG
1.5 APG
Double-double in scrimmage Bacot had 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and 12 rebounds in Friday's team scrimmage.
Impact Bacot already appears to be in mid-season form, as he tied Caleb Love for the game-high in scoring and doubled the second-closest Tar Hell in rebounding. The preseason all-ACC first-team forward gains some help in the frontcourt this season via the transfer market, as Brady Manek (Oklahoma) and Dawson Garcia (Marquette) will both be available, though primarily at the four. That doesn't project to drain Bacot's stock, however, as the pro prospect remains one of the best fantasy assets in the ACC.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returnees, transfers lead No. 19 UNC in Davis' debut
New North Carolina coach Hubert Davis is counting on returnees and incoming transfers in his first season leading the 19th-ranked Tar HeelsOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC basketball's Armando Bacot hopes changed game leads to elusive success Tar Heels junior hopes to show off an expanded skills in Hubert Davis’ new offense and avoid having a season that ends like his first two.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Armando Bacot came back to North Carolina to win. The Tar Heels need him leading the way to do just that The junior big man should have a bigger role in coach Hubert Davis' offense, including the possibility of more perimeter shots.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Keve Aluma, Trevion Williams and Armando Bacot withdraw from NBA draft Four more college basketball players withdrew from the 2021 NBA Draft recently. Several NCAA basketball programs got good news on Friday as...
JUNE 27, 2021 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
UNC: Bacot returning to Tar Heels for junior season
North Carolina big man Armando Bacot is returning for his junior season after making himself eligible for the NBA draftJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tar Heels add 3-point shooting big man Manek from Sooners
North Carolina has added Oklahoma transfer Brady ManekAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisconsin routs UNC, Williams falls to 29-1 in NCAA openers
North Carolina coach Roy Williams lost his first opening-round NCAA Tournament game in 30 tries as ninth-seeded Wisconsin blew out his eighth-seeded Tar Heels 85-62MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 15 Florida State holds off North Carolina 69-66 in ACCs
Anthony Polite hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:06 left, and No. 15 Florida State held off North Carolina 69-66 in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference TournamentMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bacot, Davis help UNC top No. 22 Virginia Tech 81-73 in ACCs
Armando Bacot had 17 points and 13 rebounds to help North Carolina beat No. 22 Virginia Tech 81-73 in Thursday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinalsMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bacot, UNC beat Notre Dame 101-59, advance to ACC quarters
Big men Armando Bacot and freshmen Day’Ron Sharpe and Walker Kessler each had a double-double and North Carolina dominated inside in its 101-59 win over Notre Dame at the ACC tourn...MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC meets ND in ACC tourney
Notre Dame is set to face off against North Carolina in the second round of the ACC tournamentMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bacot, Love and Walton score 18 each, UNC beats Duke 91-73
Armando Bacot, Kerwin Walton and Caleb Love scored 18 points apiece and North Carolina never trailed it its 91-73 win over Duke in the regular-season finale for both teamsMARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC looks to sweep Duke
North Carolina goes for the season sweep over Duke after winning the previous matchup in DurhamMARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up strong double-double Bacot posted 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 15 rebounds, an assist and a block across 25 minutes in Monday's loss against Syracuse.
Impact Bacot was riding a tough stretch of form in which he scored in single digits in four of his previous five games before putting up his fifth double-double of the season in this one. Bacot is only averaging 9.3 points per game since the beginning of January, though.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Boeheim scores 26, Syracuse edges Tar Heels 72-70
Buddy Boeheim scored 26 to become a 1,000-point career scorer and Syracuse breathed some life into its NCAA Tournament hopes by holding on for a 72-70 win over North CarolinaMARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC looks for road win vs Syracuse
North Carolina looks for its third straight win over Syracuse at Carrier DomeFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC looks for home win vs No. 11 Fla St.
North Carolina looks for its fifth straight win over No. 11 Florida State at Dean E. Smith CenterFEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tar Heels pursue nonconference games amid ACC postponements
North Carolina's basketball team is looking outside the Atlantic Coast Conference for games amid postponements in league playFEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walton, Sharpe help UNC beat Louisville 99-54
Day’Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to lead five North Carolina players scoring in double figures and the Tar Heels trailed for just 29 seconds in their 99-54...FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tar Heels sorry for breaching COVID-19 protocols
North Carolina basketball players and managers have apologized for not following COVID-19 guidelines during a celebratory gathering after a win at rival DukeFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops season
Howard University has canceled the rest of its men’s basketball season almost two months since playing just its fifth gameFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNC-Miami postponed Bacot and the Tar Heels will not suit up as planned Monday night against the Hurricanes, as the game was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Impact According to Brendan Marks of The Athletic, a video surfaced Monday of both Bacot and teammate Day'Ron Sharpe partying without masks, so it's entirely possible that contributed to the cancellation of this game. It's unclear if Monday's announcement will affect Saturday's matchup against Virginia, or if Bacot or Sharpe will face any disciplinary action as a result of the video.
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
UNC looks to extend streak vs Miami
North Carolina looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over MiamiFEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
