The Latest Breaking News from Armando Bacot

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina got the response it needed in its 91-71 win over Clemson on Saturday after the weight literally got lifted from their collective shoulders.

Here are 10 items to get you caught up on the season.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — As one star ascended, another took a fall that could change a season.

RALEIGH, N.C. — About four hours after his most recent endorsement deal became public, Armando Bacot shared the news with his 56,400 followers on Twitter. By then, on a recent Thursday, Bacot had long become familiar with the art of the social media pitch. Keep it short. Direct. Add an…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The last words North Carolina forward Armando Bacot said to coach Hubert Davis on Tuesday as he hobbled off the court after rolling his left ankle early in a 65-58 loss at Virginia, was that he’d make a quick return to the lineup.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — North Carolina’s losing streak at Virginia reached eight games after the Tar Heels fought shorthanded in a 65-58 defeat Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena.

It's a heavyweight matchup between the Heels and Hoos.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina showed off a new wrinkle with starting forward Pete Nance sidelined with a sore back against Notre Dame on Saturday. The Tar Heels looked big while playing small in their 81-64 win over the Fighting Irish in the Dean E. Smith Center.

PITTSBURGH — Jamarius Burton had the game of his life with a 31-point day as Pitt upset No. 25 North Carolina, 76-74, on Friday afternoon at Petersen Events Center.