Six former UNC basketball players earned spots on NBA opening night rosters as the league opens its 2024-25 season this week. Tar Heels Cole Anthony (Orlando), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio), Harrison Ingram (San Antonio), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn), Day'Ron Sharpe (Brooklyn), and Coby White (Chicago) all grabbed spots to start the season. (GoHeels.com)
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