Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #1 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Basketball 111 in 111
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Where Does McDonald’s All-American P.J. Hairston Fit at North Carolina Next Season?
No school has had more McDonald's All-Americans than North Carolina who had two recruits named to the 2011 class, giving UNC a grand total of 58 MAA's. While Carolina recruit James McAdoo was earning co-MVP honors of the game, future Tar Heel P.J. Hairston quietly put together a solid all-around performance scoring 15 points in just 14 minutes of action. (This is a Paul M. … [Read more...] about Where Does McDonald’s All-American P.J. Hairston Fit at North Carolina Next Season?
UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
With his 17 points on 8-13 shooting, future North Carolina Tar Heel James McAdoo shared co-MVP honors of the McDonald’s All-American Game with Kentucky recruit Michael Gilchrist. "Just a dream come true, first and foremost just to be in the game, but I just went out there with the mindset to make shots and grab some rebounds," McAdoo said. From the looks of it, McAdoo … [Read more...] about UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
McDonald’s All-American Game Recap: East 111, West 96
The most historical aspect of tonight's McDonald's All-American game was the attendance, 19,909; highest in the all-star series history. The East All-Stars triumphed 111-96. This is the first time a squad failed to hit the C-note since the 2006 East team scored 94 in San Diego. The East was led by game co-MVP James McAdoo, a North Carolina recruit, and one of the top rated … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Recap: East 111, West 96
McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects