C.J. Harris’ driving not limited to the lane
Wake Forest senior C.J. Harris is more than just the Deacons' captain and leading scorer. He's also the self-appointed transportation director for his seven freshman teammates -- none of whom have a...
View ArticleSwofford: N.C. State’s hoop resurgence is good for the ACC
Although commissioner John Swofford didn’t mention the Wolfpack by name, he left little doubt as to how much it means to the ACC to have teams other than North Carolina and Duke at or near the top of...
View ArticlePreseason vote another step in the right direction for N.C. State
It’s the first time since 1975 that the Wolfpack has been picked to win the ACC in basketball – an occurrence that should both delight and scare the bejesus out of a fan base conditioned to hope for...
View ArticleCancer scare gives UNC’s Williams new appreciation for ACC media day
UNC coach Roy Williams doesn't usually enjoy himself at the ACC's annual media day, but compared to major surgery, it was "a walk in the park."… Read More »
View ArticleMason Plumlee ready to lead before following brother Miles to the NBA
Mason Plumlee is projected as a first-round NBA draft choice at the end of this season. But unlike most college players graduating up to the professional ranks, he already knows what to expect when the...
View ArticleACC HOOP PREVIEW: Florida State
For 12 days leading up to the start of the college basketball season, ACC Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look at the league one team at time. Today, it’s Florida State.… Read More »
View ArticleMaturing Leslie is motivated, not satisfied by preseason honors
Now a junior with a much greater sense of team and his role on it, N.C. State star C.J. Leslie seems to understand the reality that even though he's been selected as the ACC's preseason Player of the...
View ArticleFor Mason Plumlee, it’s now or never to become ‘the man’ at Duke
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said that Mason Plumlee has the potential to be one of the best players in the country this season. Now it's up to the senior center to go out and finally prove it.… Read More »
View ArticleUNC’s Strickland reluctantly acknowledges that State is ‘a good team’
The N.C. State basketball team didn’t just beat rival North Carolina for the first time in 14 tries Saturday. In the process, the Wolfpack finally got the attention of the Tar Heels’ Dexter...
View ArticleCat is back, but N.C. State freshman has some catching up to do
Although the recent concussion suffered by N.C. State point guard Cat Barber was relatively minor from a physical standpoint, the setback could potentially be significant in basketball terms because of...
View ArticleWilliams wears ribbon in support of ailing UNC colleague Sylvia Hatchell
UNC men's coach Roy Williams proudly wore an orange ribbon on his Carolina blue golf shirt at Wednesday's ACC Operation Basketball media day to raise awareness for leukemia and to support his fellow...
View ArticleUNC teammates say they’ve learned from Hairston’s mistakes
if there’s anything positive to come out of the suspended basketball star’s frequent brushes with the law and possibly NCAA rules this summer, it’s the lessons they helped reinforce for his teammates.…...
View ArticleACC strengthened further by Georgia Tech’s ‘Golden’ ticket
The NCAA has approved a waiver that will allow Tennessee transfer Trae Golden to play at Georgia Tech immediately, strengthening the Yellow Jackets' backcourt and the middle of the pack in the ACC.…...
View ArticleACC announces players attending Operation Basketball event
Surprisingly, North Carolina’s senior leader Marcus Paige -- last season’s preseason ACC Player of the Year -- isn’t among them. This isn’t the first time coach Roy Williams has chosen not to bring his...
View ArticleLouisville’s Pitino takes easy way out by dodging ACC media event
Unlike his fellow Hall of Famers in hot water, Pitino announced through a university release Friday that he will not attend this year’s Operation Basketball event next Wednesday in Charlotte.… Read More »
View ArticleWake’s Miller-McIntyre excited to start new season … whenever that might be
Because of a fracture to his left foot suffered in practice on Oct. 19, the Wake Forest point guard is currently watching from the sideline while his teammates prepare for their opener against UMBC...
View ArticleWolfpack’s Gottfried not a fan of ACC-Big Ten Challenge
If it was up to him, he do away with the event altogether in favor of each team playing more games against conference opponents … Read More »
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