With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile article. This one originally ran at the beginning of the month. RJ Davis is the all-time leader in minutes played, free throw percentage and field goal attempts in North Carolina Tar Heels basketball history. He is also the program's second leading all-time scorer, behind only Tyler Hansbrough, one of … [Read more...] about UNC Tar Heels Star RJ Davis: Does He Have a Chance to Get Drafted?
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Ex-Tar Heels Guard Drake Powell Seeing His NBA Draft Stock Surge
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in May. As with every draft news cycle, there are winners and losers. “Families are always rising or falling in America,” said literary legend Nathaniel Hawthorne. The same is true for NBA Draft prospects. One of the winners, this pre-draft period, is Drake Powell, a … [Read more...] about Ex-Tar Heels Guard Drake Powell Seeing His NBA Draft Stock Surge
Illini Basketball Transfer Talk: Dame Sarr, Jamir Watkins, Ian Jackson
We are now in an era where the college basketball offseason news cycle mirrors the summer transfer window in European football/soccer (we do actually need to cover FC Barcelona in this edition). Even when there is no actual news, there is still plenty of transfer rumors/talk/speculation and conjecture. It's a natural consequence given the rise of NIL budgets, and a NCAA … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Transfer Talk: Dame Sarr, Jamir Watkins, Ian Jackson
Exclusive with Ian Jackson, Ex-Tar Heel, #1 SG in NCAA Transfer Portal
When Ian Jackson enrolled at the University of North Carolina last year, he was the rated the #8 overall prospect in his freshman class. After a decent, but not dominant freshman season with the Tar Heels (11.9 ppg, 2.7 rebounds per game, 45.6% FG, 39.5% 3-PT in 36 games), Jackson is once again a free agent. Given the strength of his NBA Draft stock, it is not surprising … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Ian Jackson, Ex-Tar Heel, #1 SG in NCAA Transfer Portal
Exclusive: How Jim Nantz and Pat Sullivan Saved One Shining Moment
(Editor's note: in honor of national title game night, we are now re-publishing this exclusive that originally ran in 2014.) When you watch the iconic "One Shining Moment" video montage a week from tonight, after the 2023 national title game, take a minute or two to think about how it nearly disappeared. If it weren't for the combined efforts of broadcaster Jim Nantz and … [Read more...] about Exclusive: How Jim Nantz and Pat Sullivan Saved One Shining Moment
March Madness 2025 Odds & Favorites: Who Will Win the NCAA Tournament?
It’s that time of year again when brackets are busted, game-winning shots are made, and Cinderella stories are lurking on the sidelines ready to steal our hearts. Everyone’s eyes are on the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and if you’re already wondering who might conquer the madness this year, you’re in the right place. We’ve broken down the current favorites, the latest odds, and … [Read more...] about March Madness 2025 Odds & Favorites: Who Will Win the NCAA Tournament?
A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm
North Carolina's sports legacy is rich and diverse, with contributions spanning across various disciplines, exemplified by iconic athletes such as Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm. These individuals have excelled in their respective sports and significantly influenced the broader sporting culture, both within the state and globally. … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into North Carolina’s Sports Legacy: From Michael Jordan to Mia Hamm
As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like
Friday sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 61. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but MJ remains the g.o.a.t.) … [Read more...] about As Michael Jordan Turns 61, What Owning His Rookie Card Felt Like
Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014
The total chaos that is unfolding right now in college sports may or may not have been predicted by John Skipper, then President of ESPN, back in 2014. The comments he made almost a decade ago, although vague, were prescient in the grand scheme of things. Let's flash back to that now, and then consider how those remarks stand up today, given what's going on in regards to … [Read more...] about Ex-ESPN Pres. John Skipper Predicted College Sports Reckoning in 2014
Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips
The real ones wait until until Monday night, or maybe even Tuesday or Wednesday, to fill out their March Madness brackets. Feel free to use this info at your own risk. It's like when a stockbroker tells his client: "hey, these are my stock picks, but I can't be held liable if you lose your money." hahahaha! It's the biggest sports betting month of the year, so for the latest … [Read more...] about Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips