Alex Stepheson News

We noted this morning , based on a report at the L.A. Daily News, that UNC transfer Alex Stepheson had indeed committed to USC.

Former North Carolina forward Alex Stepheson informed the University of Southern California that he intends to transfer to the school in the fall, according to sources close to Stepheson.

Former North Carolina forward Alex Stepheson visited UCLA Tuesday night. He has already been to Arizona State.

North Carolina's recent media release on the transfer of Alex Stepheson focused on an ill family member as the reason for his departure.

Hansbrough is 602 points from the ACC scoring record held by J.J. Redick . "I look forward to playing in the NBA some day, but not next year," Hansbrough said.

“UNX did NOT lose in the Final Four”

So when is the NCAA title game do-over between Memphis and UNC? Granted both teams are missing about half their players now. via 850 & 620 the Blog

“I am extremely, extremely disappointed but I feel so great about Alex that I understand his decision to transfer”

Alex Stepheson , a rising junior power forward for the University of North Carolina men's basketball team, will transfer in order to be closer to his family in California due to several health concerns. via CSTV.com

“This was a unique situation and not an NCAA issue”

North Carolina's men's basketball team on Tuesday had what a team official called an extraordinary chance to play basketball with presidential candidate Barack Obama. via News Observer

“During the next couple of months I hope to work out for NBA teams and get a more specific evaluation of where I would be positioned in the draft”

The wait is over. The wait continues. North Carolina basketball fans got a mixed bag of news Friday, when it was announced Tyler Hansbrough will return for his senior season while Wayne Ellington and Ty Lawson ... via News & Record Syndication Feed

“I love playing at North Carolina and still have big dreams to realize here, including graduating”

North Carolina might not have its entire nucleus back next year for a possible return trip to the Final Four, but one central figure has decided to call Chapel Hill home for another year. via Rocky Mount Telegram

“You can learn a lot of things playing against Tyler and things like that.”

Posted: Today at 11:03 a.m. Updated: 59 minutes ago The future for three of North Carolina's top players remain up in the air for next season, and as Tar Heel fans await word on the decisions of Tyler ... via Wral.com

For some of you I'm sure, the off day didn't do much to lower your blood pressure. via 850 & 620 the Blog

Kansas' Sherron Collins, center, drives to the basket between North Carolina's Alex Stepheson, left, Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green during the second half of a natinal semifinal college basketball game at the ... via Rock Hill Herald

“We're thinking on the same page more. He'll call me over during a free throw and want to talk about a defense, but I might have already told the team that same thing before I even talk to Coach Williams.”

In the week leading up to the 2005 Final Four, virtually all of the chatter was about North Carolina's defense. via University of North Carolina

“I hope it's set aside and goes away forever”

Kansas' Sherron Collins, center, drives to the basket between North Carolina's Alex Stepheson, left, Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green during the second half of a natinal semifinal college basketball game at the ... via HendersonvilleNews.com

“I told them I was going to come out and start playing my game better than the way I was playing.”

North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, unanimous pick on the latest All-Galaxy team, looked strangely out of sorts for a tortuous half last night. via Winston-Salem Journal

“But that's why we recruited Ty. Lawson.”

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. | Louisville scored in the East Regional championship game.

Zip. North Carolina scored.

The Cardinals worked harder for their next basket.

And just like that the Tar Heels scored, and won by double figures.

This is what North Carolina does. And if it seems familiar to Kansas -- the Tar Heels' Final Four semifinal opponent Saturday -- it should.

That's how the Jayhawks played under Williams, especially his later editions.

The Tar Heels said they see little difference between the way they and Kansas operate. Read more

WHERE: Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte TV: WRAL, WNCT RADIO: WCHL-1360, WRDU-106.1 RECORDS: North Carolina 34-2; Washington State 26-8 WHAT TO WATCH This game pits the nation's No. via News Observer

“They pressure the ball well and get deflections”

It's unlikely, but possible, that North Carolina's high-scoring basketball team could clank shots in the East Regional final tonight against Louisville. via News Observer

There was never any question about North Carolina's offense. The Tar Heels made quite a statement with their defense Thursday night. via CBS SportsLine