Armando Bacot - College Basketball News & Rumors

Jackson scores 27, Cadeau delivers in clutch for North Carolina in 74-73 win over Notre Dame

Ian Jackson scored a career-high 27 points, Elliot Cadeau scored North Carolina’s last six points in the final 22 seconds, and the Tar Heels edged Notre Dame 74-73

JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes

The state that gave much of America the right to offer legal sports betting may decide that certain bets on college athletes are out of bounds

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

No. 9 North Carolina aims to ride returning 1st-team AP All-American RJ Davis to ACC contention

No. 9 North Carolina opens its fourth season under Hubert Davis picked to finish second in the Atlantic Coast Conference

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

UNC Sorting Its Frontcourt Depth In Post-Armando Bacot Era For the first time in five years, North Carolina is practicing without its All-American center.

JULY 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Armando Bacot Receives Patterson Medal After Five-Year UNC Career The former Tar Heel center receives North Carolina's most prestigious athletic honor.

JULY 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Why Former UNC Star Armando Bacot Rooted for Duke Over NC State in NCAA Final Four The former Tar Heel isn’t holding back his thoughts on his former ACC opponents.

JULY 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why Former UNC Star Armando Bacot Rooted for Duke Over NC State in NCAA Final Four The former Tar Heel isn’t holding back his thoughts on his former ACC opponents.

JULY 3, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Double-double not enough Thursday Bacot ended Thursday's 89-87 loss to Alabama with 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and two steals over 34 minutes.

Impact Bacot didn't have his best shooting effort against the Crimson Tide, and his two-way play was not enough to lift the Tar Heels in this one, as UNC couldn't close the game out and had to settle for a shocking exit in the Sweet 16. Bacot had another strong year for the Tar Heels, averaging 14.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest. Even though his numbers were a bit down compared to the 2022-23 campaign, it's worth noting this was the third straight season in which he averaged a double-double.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UNC Star Armando Bacot Calls Out Losers Messaging Him Over Losing Bets UNC basketball player Armando Bacot called out people messaging him over losing bets. What did he say?

MARCH 28, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

UNC's Armando Bacot, RJ Davis savor last NCAA Tournament run — they may be last of a kind Armando Bacot and RJ Davis have played 135 games together at UNC. At last, here comes their final NCAA Tournament run. They may well be the...

MARCH 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bacot's wild 5-year ride is down to its final March Madness run for No. 1 seed North Carolina

North Carolina fifth-year big man Armando Bacot is down to his final March Madness run with the Tar Heels

MARCH 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Armando Bacot scores 20 points in UNC's first round win

MARCH 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Double-doubles in win Thursday Bacot recorded 20 points (7-13 FG, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 90-62 win over Wagner.

Impact Bacot had a strong two-way showing Thursday and played a prominent role in UNC's comfortable 28-point win over Wagner. It was his fourth straight double-double, a run he'll aim to maintain when the Tar Heels take on Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong two-way play Friday Bacot supplied 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 72-65 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Bacot was efficient from the field, but he also impressed with his play defensively en route to posting his second straight double-double in the ACC Tournament. The Tar Heels will need him to be at his best for the title-deciding matchup against NC State on Saturday.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles Thursday Bacot had 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 FT) and 10 rebounds over 26 minutes during Thursday's 92-67 win over Florida State.

Impact Bacot was dominant on both ends of the court Thursday and registered his first double-double since Feb. 24. Even though his numbers have not been as dominant as in the last two seasons, Bacot remains the focal point of the Tar Heels on offense, and he should play a prominent role in the ACC Tournament semifinals against Pittsburgh on Friday.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going back to basics, Bacot goes old school to set new tone for UNC in ACC tournament Both the opponent and the circumstances demanded Armando Bacot’s best in North Carolina’s 92-67 win over Florida State in the ACC quarterfin...

MARCH 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MARCH 14, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UNC's Armando Bacot became a face of modern college basketball — and a beloved throwback In a time of upheaval throughout college athletics, Armando Bacot remained a constant at UNC. That’s part of why his Senior Night was especi...

MARCH 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UNC's Armando Bacot Reflects on Legacy With Emotional Quote After Final Home Game The fifth-year forward celebrated Senior Night in Chapel Hill on Tuesday and reflected on his outstanding career in powder blue.

MARCH 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'I feel like I've been here forever': Armando Bacot leaving a legacy after last home game "Nobody has loved this school more than I have, and that’s something I can be proud of," Bacot said.

MARCH 6, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After 71 Smith Center appearances, Armando Bacot finally says his last farewell “It’s been a long road coming,” UNC’s Armando Bacot said during his second Senior Night. “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”

MARCH 6, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bacot and No. 10 North Carolina host Virginia

No. 10 North Carolina takes on the Virginia Cavaliers after Armando Bacot scored 25 points in the Tar Heels' 96-81 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Armando Bacot leads No. 7 North Carolina past Virginia Tech 96-81

Armando Bacot had 25 points and 12 rebounds and No. 7 North Carolina led most of the way in a 96-81 victory against Virginia Tech. RJ Davis added 20 points, Cormac Ryan scored 16 a...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Big Man Ladder: Zach Edey remains on top, Johni Broome continues huge season

In our latest edition of the Big Man Ladder, Zach Edey still leads a group that includes Clemson's PJ Hall and Auburn's Johni Broome.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Big Man Ladder: Zach Edey remains on top, Johni Broome continues huge season

Armando Bacot Breaks All-Time Tar Heel Record No one has ever played more UNC basketball games than Armando Bacot.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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