Armando Bacot Coverage

Wolfpack nirvana, uneven 3-point lines and a bumper barrage in the sports moments of the week

NC State has done the unthinkable and sent both basketball teams to the Final Four. How the Pack men and women can keep their run going. Plus UNC heartbreak, a punter touchdown pass and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Bacot: Tough to go out like this because we had high aspirations, but I wouldn't trade anything

Armando Bacot speaks to the media after his final game as a Tar Heel.

UNC eliminated from NCAA Tournament in 89-87 Sweet 16 loss to Alabama

Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.

Beth Harris, AP Sports Writer

Connections in UNC's next tournament game go straight to the top

The round two matchup between North Carolina and Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament is known by some as the "Kevin Guskiewicz game." Guskiewicz, who previously served as the chancellor of North Carolina, has started his new role as the president of Michigan State University.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Bacot, Withers help No. 1 seed North Carolina beat No. 16 seed Wagner in March Madness

Armando Bacot had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 1 seed North Carolina beat 16th-seeded Wagner 90-62 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Jae'Lyn Withers had a season-high 16 points and matched his best rebounding work with 10 boards for the West Region's headliner.

Aaron Beard, AP Basketball writer

UNC's path to the Final Four could feature a familiar face

North Carolina will have a favorable first-round game against a 16-seed. However, the Tar Heels have a difficult path to the Final Four, which includes a possible Elite Eight game against Arizona and former UNC guard Caleb Love.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer and Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

2024 NCAA Tournament: How to win your March Madness bracket

March Madness is here, and with it comes the challenge of filling out the perfect bracket for the NCAA Tournament. While no one has ever gotten a perfect bracket, here are some tips to keep yours intact.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer and Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Hubert Davis, Armando Bacot and RJ Davis discuss ACC Tournament win over Florida State

Head coach Hubert Davis, Armando Bacot and RJ Davis discussed North Carolina's 92-67 win over Florida State on Thursday in the ACC Tournament.

No. 4 UNC dominant in rebounding and routs Florida State 92-67 in ACC Tournament quarterfinals

Armando Bacot scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in North Carolina's 92-67 over Florida State.

Stephen Whyno, AP Sports writer

Armando Bacot: '[Clemson] really helped us'

The North Carolina Tar Heels will start their ACC Tournament run on Thursday after having a bye on Tuesday and Wednesday. Armando Bacot spoke with WRAL Sports' Kacy Hintz ahead of Heels' opening game

North Carolina's Armando Bacot

North Carolina's Armando Bacot following the Tar Heels' 84-79 win at Duke on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jack Morton)

Bacot: It will be a different Duke team than we saw [last month] But we have to be different too

Armando Bacot had 25 points and 10 rebounds in UNC's win vs. Duke last month. He spoke to the media about his final regular season game in this rivalry

Welter's Baseline Thoughts: Bacot gets the senior sendoff he deserves and why UNC can beat Duke again

Pat Welter breaks down UNC's 84-51 win over Notre dame, puts Armando Bacot and RJ Davis' legacy's in perspective and previews UNC vs. Duke part 2.

No. 7 North Carolina overpowers Notre Dame 84-51 on senior night

Armando Bacot, who holds the school's record for career rebounds and double-doubles, checked out to a standing ovation with about three minutes remaining left in the game.

By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press

Bacot: Nobody loved this school more

Armando Bacot speaks to the media after a 84-51 win over Notre Dame.

Duke, UNC prepare for second Battle of the Blues of 2024

Duke and North Carolina are set to tip off for the second time this season during Saturday's game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. The WRAL Sports staff previews the "Battle of the Blues."

WRAL Sports staff

Bacot: Need to go to [Virginia] with mindset of hitting singles not home runs

Armando Bacot talks to the media ahead of a road matchup at Virginia

Bacot: It was a great win going into this week off

Armando Bacot speaks to the media after a 96-81 win over Virginia Tech

Carolina cruises, All-Star fun and student section buzzcuts in the sports moments of the week

UNC takes round one in the Battle of the Blues thanks to a sensational freshman. Plus, a good week for NC State hoops, local all-stars shine and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Notestine: Through the eyes of the fans at the Carolina vs. Duke game

Seeing the game through the eyes of the fans can be exhilarating or heart-breaking depending on which shade of blue you prefer, UNC or Duke.

Bacot: 'I thought our plan was amazing'

After scoring 26 points and securing 10 rebounds in a win over rival Duke, Armando Bacot wanted to remind the people after critics said he would take a lesser role in the offense this season.

UNC takes down Blue Devils 93-84

The North Carolina Tar Heels took down the Duke Blue Devils Saturday night, 93-84. It was the Tar Heels' first win against Duke since the 2022 Final Four.

Bacot: We stayed in the locker room once we got back for an hour and a half

Armando Bacot talks about a players only meeting after the Georgia Tech game and previews the matchup with Duke.

Hubert Davis "We weren't playing any defense"

North Carolina discusses how Louisville was able to cut the large Tar Heel lead to 5 points in the second half and how the team responded.

UNC hammers Louisville 86-70, moves to 6-0 in conference play