RALEIGH – The uniform was the same, but there was something different this time. Justin Gainey was introduced as the 22nd men’s basketball coach at N.C. State University. Like the previous coach, Gainey wore a gray suit with a tie showing…
Virginia Tech Pulls Away from NC State in Second Half for 84-78 Win
RALEIGH – NC State and Virginia Tech fought tooth and nail for most of their Saturday afternoon tilt at PNC Arena. The Hokies, though, had just enough juice down the stretch to gain separation and the 84-78 win. Virginia Tech…
Down but Not Out; Irish Battle Back for Overtime Win Against Duke
WASHINGTON, DC – Forty minutes wasn’t enough time for Duke and Notre Dame to settle things during the second semifinal of the ACC Tournament. The Devils and Irish needed an extra five, and when the final horn sounded, it was…
In Defeat, Mark Gottfried has High Praise for Brice Johnson
RALEIGH – As members of the media formed around his teammates in the North Carolina locker room, Tar Heels senior forward Brice Johnson walked away from his locker, jokingly saying “I didn’t do anything, nobody wants to talk to me.”…
Not Paging Mr. Paige: Wolfpack Hopes Old Marcus Paige Doesn’t Show Up at PNC
RALEIGH – Mark Gottfried won’t try to convince the PNC Arena staff to alter the layout to confuse North Carolina senior guard Marcus Paige when he enters the building. Maybe he should. The last two trips he’s taken to Raleigh,…
The Re-emergence of Justin Jackson
CHAPEL HILL – There was no complex formula for Justin Jackson. He didn’t have a “coming to Jesus moment” with coach Roy Williams on the bus, or do anything to change his routine. Jackson, the North Carolina sophomore guard, was…
UNC Shoots Lights Out in Blowout Win Over Pitt
CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina head coach Roy Williams has a favorite saying. Actually, he has a few of them, but he tested the media to see if they knew which one he was about to say to start his…
Son of NFL Great Commits to North Carolina State
RALEIGH – North Carolina State football coach Dave Doeren vowed to build a fence around North Carolina. So far, so good. On Saturday, Doeren received a verbal commitment from Mallard Creek senior Thaddeus Moss. Moss, who played tight end and…
Business as Usual for Wolfpack with Devils Coming to Town
RALEIGH – North Carolina State basketball coach Mark Gottfried said the mood in the locker room wasn’t what you might expect. After his Wolfpack defeated Pittsburg 78-61 Tuesday night for ACC win No. 1, the Pack didn’t dance or jump…
Too Much Talent: UNC Pulls Away from Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, DC – Pittsburgh huffed and puffed, but the bricks that make up North Carolina’s house wouldn’t budge. The Panthers put up a good effort but the Heels, too deep, too talent, pulled away for a 88-71 in the quarterfinals…