North Carolina big man Day'Ron Sharpe was selected by the Brooklyn Nets at No. 29 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. And on Thursday night Roy Williams was there to celebrate with his former freshman big man. The Hall of Fame coach was in Greenville, N.C. for the draft party when Sharpe heard his name called in front of friends and family. (Inside Carolina) UNC basketball alumni who played for Olympic teams other the U.S.
The 1992 Olympics in Barcelona were notable for UNC alum Michael Jordan, who helped the USA dominate their way to gold as part of the.