**** the Wolfpac, we still run this ****: The Official 2012-2013 UNC Tar Heels Thread
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Come on guys...defend the perimeter!
Come on guys...defend the perimeter!
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P.J. Hairston returning to North Carolina, according to report - SBNation.com
P.J. Hairston returning to North Carolina, according to report
North Carolina Tar Heels sophomore guard P.J. Hairston came into his own in the second half of the season, scoring double figures in the last 18 games of the year, but will return to North Carolina for his junior season according to Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports.
Hairston lead the Tar Heels with 14.6 points per game, making 39.6% of his three-point shots and also added 4.3 rebounds per game. He started the season slowly, but quickly became one of UNC's go to players. In the NCAA Tournament round of 64, Hairston scored 23 points, going 5-of-8 from beyond the arc in North Carolina's 78-71 win over Villanova.
The 6'5, 220 pound guard showed great improvement from a freshman season in which he only averaged 5.7 points per game. Goodman was unsure about the status of Carolina forwards sophomore James Michael McAdoo and junior Reggie Bullock, both of whom could turn pro. If McAdoo and Bullock both leave, Hairston will be expected to carry a larger load in the UNC offense next season.
P.J. Hairston returning to North Carolina, according to report
North Carolina Tar Heels sophomore guard P.J. Hairston came into his own in the second half of the season, scoring double figures in the last 18 games of the year, but will return to North Carolina for his junior season according to Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports.
Hairston lead the Tar Heels with 14.6 points per game, making 39.6% of his three-point shots and also added 4.3 rebounds per game. He started the season slowly, but quickly became one of UNC's go to players. In the NCAA Tournament round of 64, Hairston scored 23 points, going 5-of-8 from beyond the arc in North Carolina's 78-71 win over Villanova.
The 6'5, 220 pound guard showed great improvement from a freshman season in which he only averaged 5.7 points per game. Goodman was unsure about the status of Carolina forwards sophomore James Michael McAdoo and junior Reggie Bullock, both of whom could turn pro. If McAdoo and Bullock both leave, Hairston will be expected to carry a larger load in the UNC offense next season.
Jeff Goodman ishe has no info, no "sources", he's just throwing shyt out there. PJ's mom done shut this shyt down.
It's confirmed now.
P.J. Hairston will return to UNC Tar Heels - ESPN
P.J. Hairston will return to UNC
North Carolina sophomore P.J. Hairston, whose insertion into the starting lineup in February helped push the Tar Heels to the NCAA tournament, will return to UNC next season, the school announced Friday.
"I have spent a lot of time with my family over the past couple of days discussing school and my future, and I have decided to return to the University of North Carolina for my junior year," Hairston said in a statement. "I value the experiences I have had over the past two years in Chapel Hill and hope to continue to grow under Coach Roy [Williams'] guidance.
"Coach always says, 'When you focus on the team during the season, I will support you in the offseason.' This is my way of supporting Coach, my teammates and the Tar Heel community."
Hairston, who led the Tar Heels with 14.6 points per game this season, was particularly key down the stretch. After UNC lost at Miami by 26 points on Feb. 9, Williams opted to switch to a four-guard lineup, inserting the 6-foot-5 Hairston at the 4. UNC went 9-4 after the switch, advancing to the round of 32 in the NCAA tournament, where it lost to Kansas. Over his final 13 games, Hairston averaged 18.2 points.
"Throughout this process, it has been amazing to watch P.J. utilize the values we have taught him," Hairston's mother, Wendy Mailey, said in a statement. "I am proud that he took the initiative to weigh the impact of short-term gratification versus long-term success to come to his decision to stay in school.
"I've watched him continually mature and learn from each lesson he has been faced with over the past two years. And now, his commitment to furthering his education, and to his coach and teammates, further exemplifies his growth."
The Tar Heels have not announced whether junior winger Reggie Bullock or sophomore forward James Michael McAdoo are returning to school. But with incoming freshmen Isaiah Hicks and Kennedy Meeks -- rated the No. 8 power forward prospect and No. 4 center, respectively, by ESPN.com -- expected to help bolster the frontcourt and starting shooting guard Dexter Strickland graduating, Hairston likely will return to his more natural off-guard position next season.
Source: James McAdoo, Reggie Bullock, P.J. Hairston to Return to North Carolina - Busting Brackets - A College Basketball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Source: James McAdoo, Reggie Bullock, P.J. Hairston To Return To North Carolina
North Carolina junior Reggie Bullock and sophomores James Michael-McAdoo and P.J. Hairston will return to school next season, a source close to the situation tells Busting Brackets. A formal announcement is expected either Friday or next Monday.
The trio of North Carolina underclassmen had been ensnared in draft speculation over the last several weeks, inundated in conflicting rumors about which way each one was leaning.
Of the three Tar Heel returnees, only one (McAdoo) was considered a sure-fire first-round pick. The sophomore forward and second-team All-ACC selection passed up on a Top-10 projection in last years draft. Now, the former high school All-American has fallen to the bottom of the first round on most draft boards thanks to a productive, but lackluster season in his first full year as a starter.
Bullock, a first-time father, was close to declaring for the draft, according to the source, but was swayed back to Chapel Hill by Roy Williams upon learning new information about his projected stock. The two-year starter led the Tar Heels in 3-point shooting as a junior and was a second-team All-ACC honoree.
Hairston led the Tar Heels in scoring and came along strong at the end of the season, when Williams permanently switched to a smaller lineup mid-season. The rising junior has been tabbed as a mid-second round pick. In the NBA, only first-rounders net guaranteed contracts.
North Carolina finished 25-11 (12-6 ACC) and third in the conference, falling to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament round of 32. The Heels will return all but one player from this years rotation departing senior Dexter Strickland and will usher in a well-regarded recruiting class headlined by McDonalds All-American Isaiah Hicks.
Source: James McAdoo, Reggie Bullock, P.J. Hairston To Return To North Carolina
North Carolina junior Reggie Bullock and sophomores James Michael-McAdoo and P.J. Hairston will return to school next season, a source close to the situation tells Busting Brackets. A formal announcement is expected either Friday or next Monday.
The trio of North Carolina underclassmen had been ensnared in draft speculation over the last several weeks, inundated in conflicting rumors about which way each one was leaning.
Of the three Tar Heel returnees, only one (McAdoo) was considered a sure-fire first-round pick. The sophomore forward and second-team All-ACC selection passed up on a Top-10 projection in last years draft. Now, the former high school All-American has fallen to the bottom of the first round on most draft boards thanks to a productive, but lackluster season in his first full year as a starter.
Bullock, a first-time father, was close to declaring for the draft, according to the source, but was swayed back to Chapel Hill by Roy Williams upon learning new information about his projected stock. The two-year starter led the Tar Heels in 3-point shooting as a junior and was a second-team All-ACC honoree.
Hairston led the Tar Heels in scoring and came along strong at the end of the season, when Williams permanently switched to a smaller lineup mid-season. The rising junior has been tabbed as a mid-second round pick. In the NBA, only first-rounders net guaranteed contracts.
North Carolina finished 25-11 (12-6 ACC) and third in the conference, falling to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament round of 32. The Heels will return all but one player from this years rotation departing senior Dexter Strickland and will usher in a well-regarded recruiting class headlined by McDonalds All-American Isaiah Hicks.
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UNC's Bullock skipping final year for NBA draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina junior Reggie Bullock is entering the NBA draft.
In a statement from the school Tuesday, Bullock said he had ''a great experience'' at UNC but that he's ''ready to take the next step in my career.''
''We did some great things that have prepared me to play in the NBA,'' Bullock said. ''I know the Tar Heels will have a great year next season.''
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 44 percent on 3-pointers. He was a second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick by the media and coaches.
He's considered a second-round pick in many mock drafts, which would leave him without a guaranteed NBA contract.
''Our hope is that his decision will work out in a very positive manner for Reggie,'' coach Roy Williams said in a statement. ''He has big dreams and we will help him and support him in his efforts to reach those dreams. I'll always enjoy reflecting on Reggie's three seasons as a big part of our program.''
Bullock's decision, first reported by Yahoo! Sports, comes less than a week after leading scorer P.J. Hairston announced he would return for his junior year. Sophomore forward James Michael McAdoo has yet to announce his plans for next season.
The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft is April 28.
Bullock helped UNC (25-11) reach the ACC tournament final and the third round of the NCAA tournament.
UNC's Bullock skipping final year for NBA draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina junior Reggie Bullock is entering the NBA draft.
In a statement from the school Tuesday, Bullock said he had ''a great experience'' at UNC but that he's ''ready to take the next step in my career.''
''We did some great things that have prepared me to play in the NBA,'' Bullock said. ''I know the Tar Heels will have a great year next season.''
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 44 percent on 3-pointers. He was a second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick by the media and coaches.
He's considered a second-round pick in many mock drafts, which would leave him without a guaranteed NBA contract.
''Our hope is that his decision will work out in a very positive manner for Reggie,'' coach Roy Williams said in a statement. ''He has big dreams and we will help him and support him in his efforts to reach those dreams. I'll always enjoy reflecting on Reggie's three seasons as a big part of our program.''
Bullock's decision, first reported by Yahoo! Sports, comes less than a week after leading scorer P.J. Hairston announced he would return for his junior year. Sophomore forward James Michael McAdoo has yet to announce his plans for next season.
The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft is April 28.
Bullock helped UNC (25-11) reach the ACC tournament final and the third round of the NCAA tournament.
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James Michael McAdoo staying at UNC, Reggie Bullock declares for draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina got a boost inside with the return of James Michael McAdoo while taking a hit on the perimeter with Reggie Bullock's decision to enter the NBA draft.
The two players announced their plans Tuesday, with McAdoo announcing plans to return for his junior season hours after Bullock announced he would skip his senior season.
In a statement from the school Tuesday night, McAdoo, a 6-foot-9 forward, said he conferred with his parents and coach Roy Williams before deciding to pass on the NBA draft for the second straight year.
"I love this school and my teammates and I love being a North Carolina basketball player," McAdoo said. "There will certainly be a time when I want to play in the NBA, but right now I truly enjoy college life and I want to continue doing that for another season."
McAdoo was potentially a high NBA first-round draft pick after his freshman year and was projected as a first-rounder again this year. He was second on the team in scoring at 14.4 points and averaged a team-best 7.3 rebounds.
"I am ecstatic about having the opportunity to coach James Michael for another season," Williams said in a statement. "He's an incredible young man who did some really nice things this year. He's going to be an even better player in the future. Coaching young people like James Michael is what makes me enjoy coaching so much.
"James Michael's decision says a lot about the University of North Carolina and his teammates. He truly enjoys the entire collegiate experience. It's the reason he came to this decision."
Earlier Tuesday, Bullock said he had "a great experience" at UNC but that he's "ready to take the next step in my career."
"We did some great things that have prepared me to play in the NBA," Bullock said. "I know the Tar Heels will have a great year next season."
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 44 percent on 3-pointers. He was a second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick by the media and coaches.
He's considered a second-round pick in many mock drafts, which would leave him without a guaranteed NBA contract.
"Our hope is that his decision will work out in a very positive manner for Reggie," Williams said in a statement. "He has big dreams and we will help him and support him in his efforts to reach those dreams. I'll always enjoy reflecting on Reggie's three seasons as a big part of our program."
Bullock's decision, first reported by Yahoo! Sports, came less than a week after leading scorer P.J. Hairston announced he would return for his junior year. The three players helped UNC (25-11) reach the ACC tournament final and the third round of the NCAA tournament, though much of the success came after Williams elevated Hairston into a four-guard starting lineup in February.
The return of Hairston and McAdoo means the Tar Heels will have their top two scorers back along with second-year point guard Marcus Paige and a recruiting class featuring McDonald's All-American big men Isaiah Hicks - The Associated Press men's prep player of the year for North Carolina - and three time AP all-state pick Kennedy Meeks from Charlotte.
"I'm certainly looking forward to coaching P.J. and James Michael again," Williams said. "They have grown a lot as young men in their first two years at Carolina and I expect them to be fantastic leaders for us next season."
James Michael McAdoo staying at UNC, Reggie Bullock declares for draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina got a boost inside with the return of James Michael McAdoo while taking a hit on the perimeter with Reggie Bullock's decision to enter the NBA draft.
The two players announced their plans Tuesday, with McAdoo announcing plans to return for his junior season hours after Bullock announced he would skip his senior season.
In a statement from the school Tuesday night, McAdoo, a 6-foot-9 forward, said he conferred with his parents and coach Roy Williams before deciding to pass on the NBA draft for the second straight year.
"I love this school and my teammates and I love being a North Carolina basketball player," McAdoo said. "There will certainly be a time when I want to play in the NBA, but right now I truly enjoy college life and I want to continue doing that for another season."
McAdoo was potentially a high NBA first-round draft pick after his freshman year and was projected as a first-rounder again this year. He was second on the team in scoring at 14.4 points and averaged a team-best 7.3 rebounds.
"I am ecstatic about having the opportunity to coach James Michael for another season," Williams said in a statement. "He's an incredible young man who did some really nice things this year. He's going to be an even better player in the future. Coaching young people like James Michael is what makes me enjoy coaching so much.
"James Michael's decision says a lot about the University of North Carolina and his teammates. He truly enjoys the entire collegiate experience. It's the reason he came to this decision."
Earlier Tuesday, Bullock said he had "a great experience" at UNC but that he's "ready to take the next step in my career."
"We did some great things that have prepared me to play in the NBA," Bullock said. "I know the Tar Heels will have a great year next season."
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 44 percent on 3-pointers. He was a second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick by the media and coaches.
He's considered a second-round pick in many mock drafts, which would leave him without a guaranteed NBA contract.
"Our hope is that his decision will work out in a very positive manner for Reggie," Williams said in a statement. "He has big dreams and we will help him and support him in his efforts to reach those dreams. I'll always enjoy reflecting on Reggie's three seasons as a big part of our program."
Bullock's decision, first reported by Yahoo! Sports, came less than a week after leading scorer P.J. Hairston announced he would return for his junior year. The three players helped UNC (25-11) reach the ACC tournament final and the third round of the NCAA tournament, though much of the success came after Williams elevated Hairston into a four-guard starting lineup in February.
The return of Hairston and McAdoo means the Tar Heels will have their top two scorers back along with second-year point guard Marcus Paige and a recruiting class featuring McDonald's All-American big men Isaiah Hicks - The Associated Press men's prep player of the year for North Carolina - and three time AP all-state pick Kennedy Meeks from Charlotte.
"I'm certainly looking forward to coaching P.J. and James Michael again," Williams said. "They have grown a lot as young men in their first two years at Carolina and I expect them to be fantastic leaders for us next season."
NV-ME
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wish reggie & macadoo's positions were swtiched, but pj was the most important return...hmm, that 3 spot is open. wonder who would look nice there...
Carlos Huerta
Just keep my rep red
who was gassin em?
His fam and his baby moms.