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On YouTubeMemphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 30
Former UNC Basketball Big Stuffs Stat Sheet in Season Finale
No UNC basketball player in history has secured more rebounds or tallied more double-doubles than Armando Bacot. In his five seasons as a Tar Heel, the big man from Richmond, Va., secured 1,715 rebounds, a mark that may never be surpassed in Chapel Hill.
Prolific 7-Foot Transfer Attracts UNC Basketball Interest
Following five seasons of Armando Bacot manning the paint in Chapel Hill, the UNC basketball program suffered from the lack of a physical presence down low this year.
Armando Bacot's Message to RJ Davis After Last North Carolina Game
RJ Davis spent the last five seasons with the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team, becoming one of the better players the school has seen and ending his career as the No.
NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 20
UNC Basketball Recruiting: King Bacot Accepts Summer Challenge
After becoming a two-time middle school state champion while posting a combined 38-2 record between sixth, seventh, and eighth grade, potential UNC basketball recruiting target King Bacot is now ready to ramp up the competition.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / March 11
Blistering Stretch May Lead to Call-Up for Hustle’s Armando Bacot
The massive void left by Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. has left promising opportunities for other rotating big men to impact both sides of the floor.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / March 3
Former UNC star sets G League franchise record amid run of strong play
Former North Carolina standout Armando Bacot went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft but has remained determined to carve out a path to the league. Now with the Memphis Hustle, the G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, the 24-year-old has put together a solid campaign—one that reached another level over the weekend.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / February 2
Brother of UNC Basketball Legend Wins Second Consecutive State Title
King Bacot, younger brother of former five-year UNC basketball starter Armando Bacot, capped off his sensational Manchester Middle School (Va.) campaign with 29 points in a 54-37 win over Fairfield Middle School (Va.) on Saturday.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 29
UNC Basketball Pro Armando Bacot Heading to All-Star Weekend
UNC basketball alum Armando Bacot finished ninth in fan voting en route to landing a spot in the NBA G League Up Next Game on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3:30 p.m.
NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 10
Brother of UNC Basketball Alum Getting Offers in Middle School
Rankings for the 2029 class, consisting of current eighth graders, are still nonexistent on most recruiting sites. But it's no secret that King Bacot, younger brother of recent five-year UNC basketball starting center Armando Bacot, is among the top contenders to debut at No.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 12
UNC Basketball Product Armando Bacot Makes Big Statement in G League
UNC basketball alum Armando Bacot, undrafted in June following his prolific five-year college career as the Tar Heels' full-time starter in the post, delivered a career-high 25 points in the Memphis Hustles' 112-101 road win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday night.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
Armando Bacot’s Hot G-League Start Ignites Front Office Decisions
The Memphis Hustle, the official G-League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, kicked off their season this past week. After falling short in each of their first two contests, the Hustle will look to put one in the win column when they take on the Oklahoma City Blue Friday night.
NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 11
UNC Basketball Treasure Makes Statement in First Official Pro Outing
Armando Bacot knocked down five 3-point attempts across his five seasons as the UNC basketball program's full-time starting center. Through one game with
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 20
UNC Basketball Treasure Likely Heading to G League
The Memphis Grizzlies waived UNC basketball alum Armando Bacot on Saturday. After going undrafted following five prolific years as the Tar Heels' full-time
NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 20
Memphis Grizzlies Release Four Players After Game With Miami Heat
On Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies finished their preseason with a loss against the Miami Heat. After the game concluded, the team waived four members of its preseason roster.
College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 16
UNC Basketball Great Laughs at Duke Fans' Peculiar Obsession
Fifth-year players are practically everywhere. They have been ever since the NCAA decided not to count the truncated 2020-21 season against anyone's eligibility.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 15
UNC Basketball Legend Set to Attend Exhibition Game at Memphis
For the first time since a Sweet 16 loss to Auburn on March 29, 2019, UNC basketball will play a game without Armando Bacot on its roster when the preseason No.
Memphis Grizzlies News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 19
Brother of All-Time UNC Basketball Rebounder Reports First Offer
King Bacot, who has the potential to sit at or near the top of his class when 2029 rankings come out in a year or two, now holds an offer from VCU head coach Ryan Odom, Field of 68's Jeff Goodman reported on Wednesday night.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 6
Memphis Grizzlies Sign UNC F/C and 3 Others
The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that they are signing four players before their training camp for the 2024-25 NBA season. Headlining the list is forward/center Armando Bacot, who played on the Utah Jazz’s Summer League roster.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Former March Madness hero lands deal with Western Conference team
Having already selected Zach Edey in this year’s NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies are adding another former college standout to their frontcourt.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2
'Life-changing money': Former UNC star reveals how much he made from NIL deals
He credited the Tar Heels brand for helping drive his high earnings.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / May 31
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2024
ACC Tournament semifinals takeaways: UNC, N.C. State win to set up in-state final
Here are two takeaways from the semis and a prediction for what should be a thrilling championship matchup.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Carolina HQ / March 7, 2024
Armando Bacot Shows His Love for UNC With a Great Quote
Bacot loves the school. North Carolina center Armando Bacot played his last game in the Smith Center on Tuesday night. He has been a fantastic player for UNC throughout his time with the program.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2024
Armando Bacot's home career ends in style: 'It's meant the world to me'
Armando Bacot and North Carolina are synonymous with each other. On Tuesday, that partnership reached its Dean E. Smith Center finale.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Carolina HQ / February 7, 2024
Armando Bacot Gives Worrisome Quote Following Clemson Loss
Not a quote you want to hear this far into the season. North Carolina just suffered its second loss in three games to Clemson at home. It was just the Tigers second win in Chapel Hill, as they are now 2-60 all-time.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 3, 2024
North Carolina duo makes history while winning top-10 matchup with rival Duke
Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram became the first pair of Tarheels to record 20-point double-doubles in the same game since Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison in 1998.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 3, 2024
Armando Bacot leads No. 3 North Carolina past No. 7 Duke
Armando Bacot had one of his bigger games of the season with 25 points, and it came at an ideal time for No. 3 North Carolina as the host Tar Heels picked apart No.
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