North Carolina Topped NC State 63 -61 In First Match Up Of 2024-2025 Regular Season Saturday In Chapel Hill As RJ Davis , Ian Jackson , Jalen Washington Scored 11, 21 , 11 Points In Raleigh
North Carolina topped NC State 63-61 in first match up of 2024-2025 regular season Saturday in Chapel Hill.
As North Carolina topped NC State 63-61 in first match up of 2024-2025 regular season Saturday in Chapel Hill RJ Davis , Ian Jackson , Jalen Washington scored 11, 21, 11 points in North Carolina’s state capital.
As RJ Davis scored 11 points he was 5-13 on field goals , 1-3 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 4 assists. As Ian Jackson scored 21 points he was 8-15 on field goals , 5-8 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 1 assists , 1 steal, 21 points. As Jalen Washington scored 11 points he was 4-6 on field goals , 0-1 on 3 pointers, 3-4 on free throws to go along with 12 rebounds , 1 assists.
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Following North Carolina’s 63-61 win over NC State in North Carolina’s state capital North Carolina Head Coach Hubert Davis had this to say about Jalen Washington’s progress about crunch time moments about Ian Jackson’ mentality!
“Well, I think his confidence is building. His assurance out there on the floor, both ends, is growing. We had talked about defensively over the last three or four games, his ability to block and alter shots and rebound the basketball and being able to do it consistently. And then from an offensive standpoint, him being able to finish around the basket, hit a couple mid range shots. I wanted him to hit that 3 at the top of the key, but he stepped up and made some free throws, and it’s his first career double-double. What a time for that to happen here on the road. And another reason that I’m happy is all of them are, but I’m just in particular speaking about J-Wash, like he’s waited his turn and he has such a burning desire to please his teammates, please his coaches. He really wants to do well, and to see him being celebrated in the locker room amongst his teammates, that’s something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”Well, I would prefer not to be in those situations. I’m just being honest with you, but it is nice to see different people step up on both ends of the floor, in late game situations, and that’s been a real key for us. Whether it’s J-Wash today who made the game winning basket and the game winning stop, and you talked about Elliot and Ian in the second half was spectacular. Offensively, we just got to do a better job. From a defensive standpoint, they shot 60 percent from the field in the second half, giving them 16 offensive rebounds. That’s just not sustainable, and we can’t live on that. And so the growth for us is to put two halves together defensively and rebounding. Then I feel like we’re in a really good spot.”
According to Matthew Beighle article https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/lists/unc-basketball-hubert-davis-nc-state/
North Carolina is now going prepare to host new Atlantic Coast Conference member California Wednesday night in Chapel Hill who was knocked -off by Virginia Tech 71-68 Saturday in Berkley California! As California was knocked off by Virginia Tech two players scored in double figures as Andrej Stojakovic was 8-20 on field goals , 1-6 on free throws to go along with 2 rebounds , 1 assists, 24 points. Jeremiah Wilkinson was 6-13 on field goals , 1-3 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 rebounds , 14 points.
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Following California being knocked off by Virginia Tech 71-68 Mark Madsen said his team has to make more shots while their opponent can run it down your throat. Not making shots can affect you physiologically. Jeremiah Wilkerson is playing at such a high level. When you have momentum you don’t want a break the momentum. This is ACC Basketball North Carolina is talented California is talented. I have nothing but respect for North Carolina. We’ve struggled with consistency.
According to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25-eG3neq-Y
Tip off is set for 7:00pm from Dean E. Smith Center!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network with Wes Durham, Cory Alexander, Jim Boeheim commentating!
Cory Alexander was a shooting guard who played collegiality for Virginia before drafted by the San Antonio Spurs as the 29th overall pick in 1995 NBA Draft where he played 7 seasons played 307 games averaged 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists while 38.7 % on field goals 35.4% on 3 pointers.
According to https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/alexaco01.html
Jim Boeheim is Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim joined ESPN as a college basketball analyst in December 2023 after 47 years at Syracuse. Boeheim calls games on ESPN and ACC Network and provides studio analysis on Nothing But Net, ACCN’s signature basketball show.
Boeheim retired in March 2023 after 44 remarkable years as the head coach of his alma mater, finishing his career as the second winningest coach in history behind only Mike Krzyzewski. Syracuse made 34 trips to the NCAA Tournament with Boeheim as the head coach, including Final Four appearances in four straight decades (1987, 1996, 2003, 2013, and 2016). The Orange won the national championship in 2003.
Boeheim was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. In addition to his work with Syracuse, Boeheim served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic teams that won gold medals in 2008, 2012 and 2016, and the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.
According to https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/jim-boeheim/
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North Carolina is going to see NC State again on Wednesday February 19, 2025 in Chapel Hill!