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I was born and raised in Rockford, IL and now currently live in Chicago. I'm a big Chicago sports fan and have been throughout my whole life. Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks. I'm a North Carolina Basketball writer and have enjoyed it! I currently run a all Chicago sports site called ChiCitySports.com. I got to school full-time and focus on ChiCitySports. I'm excited to be on staff here at Keeping it Heel.

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UNC Basketball: Is Joel James the Key to Success in the Future?

Freshman center Joel James didn’t necessarily make a big splash with the North Carolina Tar Heels last season. He saw limited time in games, and when Roy Williams went to a smaller lineup, he was…Read More

McDonald’s All-American Game Takes Center Stage

Aaron Gordon has officially left his mark on the McDonalds All American Game. Just a day after his decision to play basketball for the University of Arizona, Gordon stole the show at the high school showcase…Read More

Hicks, Meeks Excited to play in McDonalds All-American Game

CHICAGO — Isaiah Hicks knew immediately that he was going to play basketball at the University of North Carolina.So the final decision was an easy one for the 6-foot-8-inch power forward out of Oxford,…Read More

All Falls Down: Second Half Dooms Tar Heels

For a brief 20 minutes it looked like North Carolina could pull off the upset and advance to their fifth Sweet Sixteen in the past seven years. Read | Share

UNC Basketball: Three Keys for a UNC Upset Over Kansas

It’s become a familiar story line ever since Roy Williams accepted the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina. Read | Share

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UNC Basketball: Newly Inserted Lineup Coming Up Big For North Carolina

With a date at home against Duke looming Saturday night, Wednesday’s game against Maryland could…Read More

Three Keys to Victory for North Carolina Against Duke

Tonight will bring us the latest chapter in the Duke-UNC rivalry. The teams will meet for the second…Read More

UNC Basketball: North Carolina Flying High Under the Radar

After a bit of a bumpy start to this season, North Carolina is now flying under the radar. Don’t…Read More

UNC Basketball: Marcus Paige is growing up before our eyes

It’s happening right before our own eyes. North Carolina point guard Marcus Paige is growing up,…Read More

Michael Jordan at 50: Jordan Brand Still Reigns Supreme

In 1985, the Nike Air Jordan I debuted on the feet of Michael Jordan. Now nearly 30 years later, the…Read More

UNC Basketball: Is Carolina’s Game Against Virginia a Must Win?

After failing to earn a big signature win over Miami & Duke this past week, North Carolina certainly…Read More

UNC Basketball: Tar Heels Begin Biggest Test of the Season

Think back about a month ago after North Carolina had just lost to Miami at home to move their ACC conference…Read More

UNC Basketball: What is going on with Brice Johnson?

Going into this season, one of the bigger questions about this Carolina team is could they perform and…Read More

Is Marcus Paige Close to Breaking Out for the Tar Heels?

When freshman point guard Marcus Paige committed to North Carolina, he knew he had big shoes to fill…Read More

UNC Basketball: What’s Next for North Carolina?

Last Saturday’s 77-72 win at Florida State was a huge win for the North Carolina Tar Heels. How…Read More

Fair Warning: Is Carolina Bound for the NIT?

It was another frustrating loss for the Tar Heels Thursday Night. This time it came at the Dean Dome,…Read More

Improvement Against Miami Needed for UNC

The start of conference play didn’t go the way North Carolina wanted it to go. They opened up conference…Read More

UNC Basketball What Will 2013 Bring the Tar Heels?

The calender has moved to 2013. That means conference play in College Basketball is starting for most…Read More

Was Kendall Marshalls Move to the D-League Good or Bad?

Recently former North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall was demoted to the D-League. News that surprised…Read More

UNC Basketball: Who should be Carolina’s Floor General?

North Carolina Basketball has an excellent tradition of point guards. From players like Phil Ford to…Read More