JUNE 8, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
STERLING MANLEY #21 - FORWARD-CENTER - NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
Now healthy ex-North Carolina 7-footer Sterling Manley considering Gophers or pro hoops next season The redshirt junior shined at the Tampa Bay pre-draft combine recently but still could decide to transfer and return to college this summer
Unlikely to be a factor this season Coach Roy Williams doesn't expect Manley (knee) to be a factor in any of the remaining games of the 2020-21 season, Greg Barnes of 247Sports reports. "He's gone up and down probabl...
Impact Manley hasn't appeared in a contest since 2018-19 due to a troublesome knee problem. While Williams seems to be holding out hope that Manley could contribute in a future season, the junior isn't expected to do anything of note in 2020-21 and it's still unclear whether or not he will ever see meaningful minutes again at Chapel Hill.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't end up playing Manley (knee) did not end up playing in Saturday's 99-54 win over Louisville despite taking part in warmups again.
Impact Manley has been dressed in each of the last four games for but has yet to take the floor. Seeing that he didn't play despite Saturday's game being a blowout should entail that he likely won't end up making an appearance this season after undergoing knee surgery in December of 2019.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up again Manley (knee) is in uniform for warmups again ahead of Saturday's game against Louisville, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manley is warming up for the second straight contest, which could be an indication that the junior big man is drawing close to a return to action. Even if he makes his way back to the floor Saturday, he's likely to play minimal minutes as he continues to work his way back from a devastating knee injury.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't take floor Manley (knee) remained sidelined for Wednesday's game against Northeastern despite dressing for the contest.
Impact This contest would have been a good opportunity for Manley to get in some action if he was ready, but it appears the junior isn't there yet. There are still some questions regarding whether or not his knee will ever be in good enough shape to allow him back into action, but his recent participation in practice is at least a positive sign.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In uniform Wednesday Manley (knee) is in uniform for Wednesday's game against Northeastern, but is uncertain to play.
Impact Manley continues to try to work his way back from a knee injury. He has been in uniform other times recently, but ultimately did not suit up. A weaker opponent could provide a chance to get Manley some minutes, however.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in uniform Wednesday Manley (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game against Wake Forest, R.L. Bynum of the Tar Heel Tribune reports.
Impact Manley has been able to practice with the team in recent weeks, but still appears to be a little while away from being able to suit up in games. We should get more updates on his status in the coming weeks.
JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting to practice Manley (knee) has been practicing with the team for the last week or two although there's been no report as to when he's expected to be ready to play in a game, Brendan Marks of Th...
Impact Manley missed the entire 2019-20 season with knee soreness but has recently rejoined the team in practice. His teammate, Armando Bacot, said Manley has looked impressive and will surprise a lot of people when he returns. There remains no official timetable for his return but it appears as though he's making good progress towards eventually playing this season.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing in opener Manley (knee) will not play in the season opener against College of Charleston on Wednesday, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manley is still not practicing with the team as he continues to recover from knee surgery. It still seems like he is a little ways out from returning to the court in game action. North Carolina will play UNLV on Monday next.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
UNC's Williams: Manley won't play at Pittsburgh
North Carolina coach Roy Williams says sophomore big man Sterling Manley will miss his second straight game when the Tar Heels play at PittsburghJANUARY 4, 2019
Sterling Manley out with knee soreness for No. 15 UNC
Forward Sterling Manley will miss No. 15 North Carolina's game against Harvard due to left knee sorenessJANUARY 2, 2019
