http://www.tarheeltimes.com/Your comprehensive source for Tar Heel sports newsen-US11/6/2009 9:50:33 AMhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21298.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21298.aspxTyler Hansbrough is expected to play for the first time tonight, albeit on a limited basis, after missing all of training camp, the preseason and the first four regular-season games rehabbing a stress reaction in his right shin that dates back to his senior season at North Carolina.Tyler Hansbrough is expected to play for the first time tonight, albeit on a limited basis, after missing all of training camp, the preseason and the first four regular-season games rehabbing a stress reaction in his right shin that dates back to his senior season at North Carolina.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:48:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21296.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21296.aspxEveryone who watched Ty Lawson blow by defenders, sprint the ball upcourt and hit 3-pointers that New Jersey's defense conceded in order to keep him out of the lane came away impressed. And a scene that is sure to be repeated followed the Nuggets' Wednesday night blowout victory. Denver coach George Karl was peppered with questions about his rookie point guard from a media contingent that seemed shocked at what it witnessed.Everyone who watched Ty Lawson blow by defenders, sprint the ball upcourt and hit 3-pointers that New Jersey's defense conceded in order to keep him out of the lane came away impressed. And a scene that is sure to be repeated followed the Nuggets' Wednesday night blowout victory. Denver coach George Karl was peppered with questions about his rookie point guard from a media contingent that seemed shocked at what it witnessed.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21295.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21295.aspxThe transition from college to the NBA is a difficult one. Not only are the players bigger, stronger and faster, often times the losses mount quickly for youngsters who are used to winning big at successful NCAA programs. Just ask Wolves rookie Wayne Ellington. I caught up with Ellington after practice today to discuss his first impressions of the NBA.The transition from college to the NBA is a difficult one. Not only are the players bigger, stronger and faster, often times the losses mount quickly for youngsters who are used to winning big at successful NCAA programs. Just ask Wolves rookie Wayne Ellington. I caught up with Ellington after practice today to discuss his first impressions of the NBA.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:46:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21279.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21279.aspxNuggets rookie Ty Lawson erupted for 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting in Wednesday's easy win over the Nets. Lawson made all three of his 3-pointers and had four rebounds, two assists and one steal.Nuggets rookie Ty Lawson erupted for 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting in Wednesday's easy win over the Nets. Lawson made all three of his 3-pointers and had four rebounds, two assists and one steal.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:22:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21228.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21228.aspxSince I idolized Maryland forward Len Bias while growing up as a high school kid in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., you can imagine how much I was looking forward to firing up a DVD of Without Bias, the documentary that will air on ESPN Tuesday night at 8 p.m. as part of the network's "30 for 30" series. Alas, my giddiness morphed into profound melancholy as soon as the documentary began.Since I idolized Maryland forward Len Bias while growing up as a high school kid in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., you can imagine how much I was looking forward to firing up a DVD of Without Bias, the documentary that will air on ESPN Tuesday night at 8 p.m. as part of the network's "30 for 30" series. Alas, my giddiness morphed into profound melancholy as soon as the documentary began.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:34:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21191.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21191.aspxYou played for Roy Williams at UNC and now for Larry Brown, a former North Carolina player. What's the biggest difference between the two coaches? "Not a whole lot. They are both great, great coaches who know how to teach the game. They've both had a tremendous impact on my career. Coach Brown has taken my game in the NBA to the next level. Coach Willliams helped prepare me for the NBA, so I owe them both a lot."You played for Roy Williams at UNC and now for Larry Brown, a former North Carolina player. What's the biggest difference between the two coaches? "Not a whole lot. They are both great, great coaches who know how to teach the game. They've both had a tremendous impact on my career. Coach Brown has taken my game in the NBA to the next level. Coach Willliams helped prepare me for the NBA, so I owe them both a lot."Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:23:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21165.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21165.aspxOrlando Magic forward Vince Carter sprained his left ankle late in the second quarter versus the New Jersey Nets on Friday. Carter was driving to the lane late in the second period when he stepped on Devin Harris' foot, rolling his ankle in the process. Carter went to the ground immediately and reached for his left ankle. The North Carolina product had 16 points, four assists, and three rebounds before exiting the contest.Orlando Magic forward Vince Carter sprained his left ankle late in the second quarter versus the New Jersey Nets on Friday. Carter was driving to the lane late in the second period when he stepped on Devin Harris' foot, rolling his ankle in the process. Carter went to the ground immediately and reached for his left ankle. The North Carolina product had 16 points, four assists, and three rebounds before exiting the contest.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:20:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21133.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21133.aspxMidway through Wednesday's game, Denver coach George Karl suddenly stopped writing "Rookie'' on his coach's board and instead wrote "Ty.'' Could it be that Ty Lawson, in his very first NBA game, dispelled the myth that Karl doesn't have an appreciation for rookies? "Things might be changing,'' Lawson said. "Every day up until (Wednesday) he wrote 'Rookie.' But he changed it to 'Ty.' I don't know what that means.''Midway through Wednesday's game, Denver coach George Karl suddenly stopped writing "Rookie'' on his coach's board and instead wrote "Ty.'' Could it be that Ty Lawson, in his very first NBA game, dispelled the myth that Karl doesn't have an appreciation for rookies? "Things might be changing,'' Lawson said. "Every day up until (Wednesday) he wrote 'Rookie.' But he changed it to 'Ty.' I don't know what that means.''Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:17:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21104.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21104.aspxThe debate is legendary – who is the greatest sports star of all time? A new Harris Poll of 2,293 American adults found the answer: Michael Jordan. Jordan, former Tar Heels star, Chicago Bulls phenom and current Charlotte Bobcats general manager, was followed by Tiger Woods at number two and Babe Ruth at number three. These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,293 adults, of whom 1,494 follow at least one sport.The debate is legendary – who is the greatest sports star of all time? A new Harris Poll of 2,293 American adults found the answer: Michael Jordan. Jordan, former Tar Heels star, Chicago Bulls phenom and current Charlotte Bobcats general manager, was followed by Tiger Woods at number two and Babe Ruth at number three. These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,293 adults, of whom 1,494 follow at least one sport.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:01:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21103.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21103.aspxTy Lawson majored in exercise and sports science at North Carolina, but he uses a math analogy when comparing the difference between college and the NBA. "College was like 1 + 1," the Nuggets rookie point guard said. "This is like calculus." If the preseason represented a pop quiz, Lawson aced it, averaging 10.6 points, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals, while shooting 56.5 percent from the field.Ty Lawson majored in exercise and sports science at North Carolina, but he uses a math analogy when comparing the difference between college and the NBA. "College was like 1 + 1," the Nuggets rookie point guard said. "This is like calculus." If the preseason represented a pop quiz, Lawson aced it, averaging 10.6 points, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals, while shooting 56.5 percent from the field.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:33:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21099.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21099.aspxVince Carter was relaxing in his Isleworth mansion recently, staring out from his balcony and into the moonlight. He lives alone in one of Orlando's most exclusive communities — and he likes it that way. But for the first time his house of eight years feels like home. "Out on that balcony, it finally hit me — I'm in Florida," Carter said. Orlando is finally Vince Carter's basketball home.Vince Carter was relaxing in his Isleworth mansion recently, staring out from his balcony and into the moonlight. He lives alone in one of Orlando's most exclusive communities — and he likes it that way. But for the first time his house of eight years feels like home. "Out on that balcony, it finally hit me — I'm in Florida," Carter said. Orlando is finally Vince Carter's basketball home.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:04:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21101.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21101.aspxThrough happenstance – and happenstance is not a word often associated with the Charlotte Bobcats' head coach – Larry Brown received a gift of knowledge from three men, three of the best coaches ever. To not pass on that gift would dishonor them. “Nobody has ever been as fortunate as me,” he said of his mentors. “They all cared about the kids, valued the game and raised the bar.”Through happenstance – and happenstance is not a word often associated with the Charlotte Bobcats' head coach – Larry Brown received a gift of knowledge from three men, three of the best coaches ever. To not pass on that gift would dishonor them. “Nobody has ever been as fortunate as me,” he said of his mentors. “They all cared about the kids, valued the game and raised the bar.”Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:01:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21096.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21096.aspxI’m not sure which day will haunt me more: the day I first learned that there was no Santa Claus…or the day that I learned that Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick was releasing a rap album. He said as much in a video interview originally posted on the NBA’s website. His currently-unnamed “rap supergroup” already has a name for their first album, “Waste Management” …alright, honestly, this is the worst idea I’ve ever heard.I’m not sure which day will haunt me more: the day I first learned that there was no Santa Claus…or the day that I learned that Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick was releasing a rap album. He said as much in a video interview originally posted on the NBA’s website. His currently-unnamed “rap supergroup” already has a name for their first album, “Waste Management” …alright, honestly, this is the worst idea I’ve ever heard.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:52:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21074.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21074.aspxJoining Hickson were teammate and rookie guard Danny Green, Cavs assistant coaches Melvin Hunt and Mike Malone, as well as more than 50 members of the Cavs staff, employees from the Quicken Loans call center and Boys and Girls Club volunteers.Joining Hickson were teammate and rookie guard Danny Green, Cavs assistant coaches Melvin Hunt and Mike Malone, as well as more than 50 members of the Cavs staff, employees from the Quicken Loans call center and Boys and Girls Club volunteers.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:24:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21048.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21048.aspxWhen Donald Williams played for North Carolina from 1991 to 1995, he often looked to the rafters at the Smith Center, stared at the honored jerseys hanging there, "and just used them as a reminder of the great guys who played before me and how I wanted to play, too." The fact that his No. 21 will soon join those jerseys -- and perhaps be used by future Tar Heels for inspiration -- "just makes me so proud."When Donald Williams played for North Carolina from 1991 to 1995, he often looked to the rafters at the Smith Center, stared at the honored jerseys hanging there, "and just used them as a reminder of the great guys who played before me and how I wanted to play, too." The fact that his No. 21 will soon join those jerseys -- and perhaps be used by future Tar Heels for inspiration -- "just makes me so proud."Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:11:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21046.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21046.aspxQ. What’s been the biggest transition for you going from college to the NBA? Green answered: “Just the terminology. Different terminology, the game is definitely faster and stronger. Everybody here is a great player. I’m practicing against the best everyday so, but I’m learning everyday I’m like a sponge. I’m trying to learn everything from everybody here. Everybody is teaching me things here and there."Q. What’s been the biggest transition for you going from college to the NBA? Green answered: “Just the terminology. Different terminology, the game is definitely faster and stronger. Everybody here is a great player. I’m practicing against the best everyday so, but I’m learning everyday I’m like a sponge. I’m trying to learn everything from everybody here. Everybody is teaching me things here and there."Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:42:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21040.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21040.aspxAntawn Jamison's ailing shoulder will keep him off the court well into the regular season. The Washington Wizards announced an estimated recovery time for Jamison's injury Friday, saying he's likely to miss the first eight to 13 games. The two-time All-Star forward partially dislocated his shoulder trying to block a shot in an exhibition game against Cleveland on Oct. 14.Antawn Jamison's ailing shoulder will keep him off the court well into the regular season. The Washington Wizards announced an estimated recovery time for Jamison's injury Friday, saying he's likely to miss the first eight to 13 games. The two-time All-Star forward partially dislocated his shoulder trying to block a shot in an exhibition game against Cleveland on Oct. 14.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:23:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21039.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21039.aspxOn this Friday, a night fit for the reserves, Ty Lawson was resplendent. He played 27 minutes, scoring 29 points with six assists and five steals. "I think he just got to the rim, and they never could figure out how far to get away from him," Denver coach George Karl said. "It's the double-edged sword of him scoring or somebody else dunking. He makes us go. I don't think I've ever had a rookie have a game like that."On this Friday, a night fit for the reserves, Ty Lawson was resplendent. He played 27 minutes, scoring 29 points with six assists and five steals. "I think he just got to the rim, and they never could figure out how far to get away from him," Denver coach George Karl said. "It's the double-edged sword of him scoring or somebody else dunking. He makes us go. I don't think I've ever had a rookie have a game like that."Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:21:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21034.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21034.aspxThe sight of Tyler Hansbrough on the practice court, even if in a restricted capacity, was welcome good news for the Pacers Thursday as they prepared for their final preseason game Friday against San Antonio at Indiana University's Assembly Hall. Out the past three months to rest a shin injury carried over from his senior season at North Carolina, Hansbrough went through halfcourt five-on-five drills.The sight of Tyler Hansbrough on the practice court, even if in a restricted capacity, was welcome good news for the Pacers Thursday as they prepared for their final preseason game Friday against San Antonio at Indiana University's Assembly Hall. Out the past three months to rest a shin injury carried over from his senior season at North Carolina, Hansbrough went through halfcourt five-on-five drills.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:23:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20991.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20991.aspxBulgarian team BC Levski Sofia signed for the season Bobby Frasor. The guard spent last season in NCAA with North Carolina Tar Heels averaging 2.6ppg and 1.4apg.Bulgarian team BC Levski Sofia signed for the season Bobby Frasor. The guard spent last season in NCAA with North Carolina Tar Heels averaging 2.6ppg and 1.4apg.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:48:00 -0400