Larry Brown wanted to resurrect his vagabond, Hall of Fame coaching career. Michael Jordan needed a veteran teacher and a big hire to rescue his sinking reputation as an NBA executive.

The North Carolina primary only a week away, Sen. Barack Obama turned on the full-court press this morning. The Democratic presidential candidate scrimmaged with the UNC Tar Heels at the Dean E. Smith Center.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams said Sunday he was not surprised by junior Danny Green's decision to enter his name into the NBA Draft but not hire an agent.

The school announces that Danny Green will enter his name into the NBA Draft but not hire an agent, leaving open the possibility of a return to UNC.

Caulton Tudor:Six more weeks, or so, of anxiety. That's what North Carolina and ACC basketball fans face as they wait for the NBA draft.

Tar Heels hoops fans get good news as national player of the year Tyler Hansbrough returns, but Wayne Ellington and Ty Lawson could leave for the NBA.

Duke and UNC are well-represented on the list.

UNC basketball coach Roy Williams says the process of deciding whether to declare for the NBA Draft has been harder than in previous years.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams has never had an underclassman declare for the NBA Draft with the intention of “testing the waters” — not hiring an agent and leaving the door open for a return to college.

Former UNC wing Reyshawn Terry escaped unhurt after his car was was set on fire Greece, where he now plays basketball.

It is still unclear whether three underclassmen -- Tyler Hansbrough, left, Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington -- will bid the Tar Heels adieu. Coach Roy Williams says the process is taking longer than some years past.

If Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington remain mum about their futures at tonight's end-of-season awards banquet, it could be telling.

Gene Hansbrough, the father of North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough, said Wednesday he does not know whether his son has made a decision about the NBA yet.

North Carolina will play Michigan at Detroit’s Ford Field and Duke will play at Purdue in next season’s ACC/Big Ten Challenge. But as expected, N.C. State will be left out of the made-for-TV event for the first time because it finished last in league play.

Country music star Vince Gill will play a benefit concert at Chapel Hill’s Memorial Auditorium on April 30 to raise money for children with cancer. Gill offered to make the appearance after hearing the story of 5-year-old Reece Holbrook, who is in remission for leukemia.

North Carolina basketball players Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington likely won't be lottery picks if they choose to declare early for the NBA, draft analyst Chris Monter said Monday.

Moments after beating third-seeded Clemson 86-81 on Sunday to win a second consecutive ACC Tournament, North Carolina guard Wayne Ellington raised an index finger as a reminder to several celebrating teammates.

Tudor:Ty Lawson could have been known as the Ice Man of the ACC Tournament on Friday.

Tyler Hansbrough scored 21 points and Marcus Ginyard added a career-high 17 in a 105-70 rout of the outmatched UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos at the Smith Center today.

Late start the norm for both UNC and Duke this basketball season.