Tar Heel Times

Video: Jerry Stackhouse discusses epic NBA fight stories

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:31:00 -0400

Former UNC star and NBA Veteran Jerry Stackhouse joins "Highly Questionable" with Dan Le Batard and Bomani Jones to discuss what it was like growing up as one of 11 children, how it developed his toughness, his craziest NBA fight stories, giving Christian Laettner a black eye, and the legendary "Weight Room" encounter with Tyler Hansbrough.

Theo Pinson honors late cousin at announcement press conference

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:00 -0400

Late Wednesday morning as Theo Pinson was putting the finishing touches on his outfit, he learned another reason why he'd picked the perfect day to let the country know where he planned to play in college. "I was doing it because it was the last day of school and I wanted all my classmates there," said Pinson, a junior who ended up picking North Carolina over Indiana. "But then I found out it was Josh's birthday. I can't tell you how happy that made me feel. I knew that it would be another great way that I could honor him."

Tar Heels look to get back to winning ways

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:28:00 -0400

North Carolina junior Kent Emanuel has such a strong season that he was named the ACC pitcher of the year. Yet his last two starts have resulted in the first losing streak of his career. In many ways, Emanuel’s recent downturn is mirrored by his team’s. UNC started 44-4 and was the top-ranked team until May, when it finished 4-4 and fell to No. 6 in the Baseball America poll.

UNC Men's Soccer Adds Nine Players For 2013 Season

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:00 -0400

The North Carolina men's soccer team will add nine student-athletes for the 2013, head coach Carlos Somoano announced. Three of the newest Tar Heels joined the Tar Heels for the spring season, while the others will enter Carolina this fall. The Tar Heels will welcome in eight high school seniors along with transfer Tyler Engel from Southern Methodist University.

Call from Roy Williams, late-night talk with dad cemented Theo Pinson's decision

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:00 -0400

Theo Pinson walked into his father's bedroom late last week, took a seat and said he wanted to talk. It was after 10 p.m., and Pinson's half-awake dad, Theo Sr., had been struggling to keep his eyes open for the start of another NBA playoff game. Pinson's expression told his father that he should listen closely. "I could see the look on his face that he was pretty serious," Theo Sr. said. Pinson, one of the nation’s top basketball recruits, revealed that he wanted to pick North Carolina.

Tar Heels Begin ACC Baseball Title Hunt Thursday

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:38:00 -0400

Top-seeded North Carolina will begin its search for a sixth ACC Tournament title on Thursday when the Tar Heels take on No. 8 seed Miami at 3 p.m. in UNC's opening game of pool play. The Tar Heels will take on No. 5 seed Clemson at 7 p.m. Friday before closing out pool play on Saturday against No. 4 seed NC State at 7 p.m. All three games will be televised live on the Regional Sports Network along with ESPN3.

RB D'Ernest Johnson commits to UNC

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:00 -0400

Larry Fedora and his staff at North Carolina continue to build recruiting momentum in the 2014 class. After picking up four commitments in April, including ESPN 150 quarterback Caleb Henderson (Burke, Va./Lake Braddock), the Tar Heels have reeled in one of the top offensive playmakers in the Sunshine State, running back D'Ernest Johnson (Immokalee, Fla./Immokalee).

Hakeem Nicks ready to be a leader

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:40:00 -0400

Hakeem Nicks is still just 25, but he's entering his fifth year with the New York Giants. And this season, that will make in the team's longest-tenured wideout. Veteran Domenik Hixon is gone, and star Victor Cruz is currently not around as he and the Giants continue to hammer out a long-term extension. So Nicks is embracing the role of leader.

Theo Pinson told Roy Williams of decision on Tuesday

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:00 -0400

Class of 2014 wing Theo Pinson, who is ranked the 13th-best junior in the country by ESPN.com, committed to North Carolina on Wednesday in the Wesleyan Christian Academy gym. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound Pinson picked UNC and coach Roy Williams over Indiana, which is coached by Tom Crean. Pinson called Crean on Wednesday morning to reveal his decision. Pinson said he actually informed Williams on Tuesday.

Video: Theo Pinson junior season highlights

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:00 -0400

Highlights of Theo Pinson's junior season at Wesleyan Christian Academy (Greensboro, NC). Pinson is a 6'6" small-forward, ranked #13 in the Class of 2014 by ESPN (#2 at the SF position). He recently committed to play at North Carolina.

Breaking down the Theo Pinson commitment

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:54:00 -0400

Theo Pinson is headed to North Carolina. The 6-foot-5 wing chose the Tar Heels over primary competition from Indiana. At the next level, Pinson has the ability to be a matchup problem. He has good size for the perimeter, and his passing ability and vision are outstanding. Pinson can make difficult passes with either hand, and can see over the defense. He has great length and is very athletic. Pinson can also get to the rim on most defenders. He needs to become more consistent with his jumper and also improve his ball-handling ability.

UNC Gets Third 2014 Commit in Theo Pinson

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:50:00 -0400

High Point Wesleyan Christian Academy wing forward Theo Pinson became the third member of the North Carolina 2014 recruiting class, announcing his commitment on Wednesday. The 6-6, 180 lb high school junior is presently ranked in the top 20 by Scout(#18), Rivals(#15) and ESPN(#13). This commitment fills a vital area of need with two wing players with the possibility of picking up another highly rated wing guard to finish out the class.

Theo Pinson commits to North Carolina

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:00 -0400

Theo Pinson, a 2014 5-star small forward from Greensboro, NC (Wesleyan Christian Academy), committed to North Carolina Wednesday during a 12:15 pm press conference at his school. Pinson chose the Tar Heels over Georgetown, Indiana, Duke, and Louisville, although popular opinion was that the race was ultimately between UNC and Indiana.

North Carolina now has three commitments in the 2014 basketball recruiting class as Pinson joins point guard Joel Berry and small forward Justin Jackson. The Tar Heels hope to build upon this class by adding a shooting guard to the mix.

UNC Football Coaches Share Ideas at Clinic

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:00 -0400

North Carolina assistant coaches were the featured speakers at a coaching clinic sponsored by Jay M. Robinson High School and Hudl on Tuesday night. “It’s one more opportunity for us to build relationships [and] one more opportunity for us to open our doors to make sure these guys completely understand that there isn’t anything that we won’t do for them,” UNC assistant coach Walt Bell said.

Theo Pinson decision: What are the experts saying?

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:57:00 -0400

Five-star recruit Theo Pinson of Wesleyan Christian Academy (N.C.) will announce his college choice at 12:15 p.m. today at his school. The 6-6 wing will choose among Indiana, North Carolina, Duke, Georgetown and Louisville, although some reports say he has eliminated the Blue Devils from consideration.

Announcement primer: 2014 wing Theo Pinson

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:00 -0400

What can’t be ignored, however, is the proximity of Chapel Hill to where Pinson has grown up (approximately 65 miles), the allure of staying home and playing for a state school that also happens to be a blue blood program and also the fact that he took at least four unofficial visits to UNC this past season.

UNC's Loren Shealy wins SI's female College Athlete of the Year award

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:38:00 -0400

The phrase has been hollowed out by years of often cynical misapplication, but every once in a while a special collegian gives the term student-athlete unassailable substance. Meet Sports Illustrated's female College Athlete of the Year, North Carolina sophomore Loren Shealy, an ace field hockey forward, top business administration student, and Robertson Scholar.

Showdown of aces not in the cards at ACC tournament

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:31:00 -0400

If you’re a baseball fan hoping to see an epic mound showdown between North Carolina’s Kent Emanuel – this year’s ACC Pitcher of the Year – against last year’s award winner Carlos Rodon of N.C. State at the league’s postseason tournament Saturday, you’re going to be disappointed.

No longer starting, Andrew Miller thriving in bullpen

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:26:00 -0400

He was the sixth overall pick of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft. He was once the centerpiece of a trade for Miguel Cabrera. Now he's filling one of the more anonymous roles on a baseball roster as a middle reliever/setup man, but Andrew Miller and the Red Sox wouldn't have it any other way.

Phil Steele's North Carolina Football Preview

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:14:00 -0400

This year North Carolina has 13 returning starters, is in the second year under Larry Fedora and was -3 in net upsets last year. With quarterback Bryn Renner and an improved defense, UNC also draws a manageable schedule. My main two sets of power ratings call for a 9 and 10 win season, which means UNC has a shot at topping last year's 8 win total. (PDF file)