Davis’ ability to shoot, score, drive and create offense, as well as give his team a dependable alternative option at point guard, will be invaluable to the Tar Heels next year, and moving forward. Barring any injury setbacks, he should be ready to handle that backup role once again in the fall. This class has the chance to restore the hope like its predecessors did 10 years earlier. 'Living his purpose through coaching': Jackie Manuel begins new chapter in UNC career, UNC play-by-play broadcaster Jones Angell talks calling games during COVID-19, NCAA announces college basketball start date as November 25. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. COVID-19 brings significant challenges to the UNC, Chapel Hill and Orange County communities and to the DTH, but our staff is committed to bringing you the news you can't get anywhere else, wherever you may be. The North Carolina men’s basketball program is in the midst of what will likely be remembered as the worst of any of Roy Williams’ first 17 seasons as head coach in Chapel Hill. With four highly-touted big men on the roster, head coach Roy Williams will always have two of them playing at full energy. With Harris' health an unknown, though, incoming first-year R.J. Davis could also step into the role. North Carolina boasts three 5-star prospects in the class, and five players in the top-60 of the 247Sports Composite. UNC Basketball: 2019-20 Career Stats in Review - Three-Pointers Brandon Robinson finished his career with the 31st most three pointers in UNC history and the highest on last season's roster. The 2020 Men's Basketball Schedule for the North Carolina Tar Heels with today’s scores plus records, conference records, post season records, strength of schedule, streaks and statistics. One of those players, in particular, possesses a skill set that Williams’ current UNC roster would definitely benefit from. Stick with Keeping It Heel for all the latest on North Carolina commit R.J. Davis, and everything UNC basketball. And while he may not get a ton of minutes in year one at North Carolina — as he’ll have to earn playing time against Love, Francis and Harris for starters — look for him to play a pivotal role in seasons to come. Skipping ahead to the front court, the Tar Heels should have one of the deepest big-man rotations in the country. The reserve front court will feature two starting-caliber players on most teams. UNC Basketball: The Tar Heels stink, and that's okay. Excitement will return to UNC basketball this season, as the Tar Heels will bring a top-three recruiting class to Chapel Hill. “Everything from Classy to Sassy”: What is SallyMack? The group of incoming freshmen is highlighted by 5-stars Day’Ron Sharpe, Walker Kessler and Caleb Love, a trio that’s likely to receive substantial playing time in year one with the Tar Heels. This UNC basketball commit just set a new high school scoring record. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on North Carolina Tar Heels and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The official Men's Basketball page for the University of North Carolina Heels. R.J. Davis, a 5-foot-11, 164-pound combo guard out of White Plains, New York, is not only a tremendous shooter, but a capable ball handler as well. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images). And even though the Tar Heels’ downward spiraling season is difficult to watch, there are brighter days on the horizon; namely, their 2020 recruiting class that ranks third in the nation. Despite being on the losing end of the game, Davis’ 32-point performance pushed him past the former record-holder, Danya Abrams, who’d held the top spot since 1993. Last season, the North Carolina men’s basketball team embarked on a five-month adventure that tested the extremes of Murphy’s Law. It wasn’t supposed to be that way. 58 overall in the 247Sports Composite for 2020. The other starting frontcourt member will be a three-man competition between incumbent starter Armando Bacot and top-15 recruits Day’Ron Sharpe and Walker Kessler. Trending news, game recaps, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from FOX Sports. Warriors Rumors: Marquese Chriss to Sign 2-Way Contract After Being Waived, UNC Basketball: UNCW fires former Tar Heels assistant C.B. Cole Anthony made 49 threes in his one season in Chapel Hill, good for 48th all-time. Johnson is the younger brother of former Tar Heel Cameron Johnson, and looks to have much of the latter's shooting prowess. Sign up to receive breaking news text alerts from The Daily Tar Heel. Cole Anthony made 49 threes in his one season in Chapel Hill, good for 48th all-time. A 5-0 record … You are someone who appreciates independent student journalism, support that work with your tax-deductible donation today!