UNC Basketball: Tar Heels In The Pros Update: March 23
By Drew Garrett
Here is a detailed look at how former UNC Basketball stars performed this week in the NBA and where their respective teams stand.
As we near the end of the 2022-23 NBA season, former Tar Heels continue to shine and push their respective teams toward the postseason.
Here is how former UNC Basketball stars performed in the NBA this week.
Cole Anthony
Cole Anthony played a significant role in Orlando’s 122-112 victory over Washington Tuesday night. The former UNC guard finished with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in 30 minutes.
March continues to be a great month for Anthony, as this is his eighth game where he has finished with double-digit points.
2022-23 stats: 53 games played, 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists.
Next game: 3/23, vs. New York
Harrison Barnes
In a nationally televised game Tuesday night, the Kings fell short against the Celtics, 132-109. In the loss, Harrison Barnes played 25 minutes and contributed 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Despite the loss, Barnes and the Kings are still a top team in the Western Conference. Sacramento holds a firm grip on the No. 3 seed and is only 2 games out of the No. 2 seed.
2022-23 stats: 72 games, 14.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 47 FG%
Next game: 3/24, vs. Phoenix
Reggie Bullock
Reggie Bullock continues to excel in his role alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, as he is a consistent catch-and-shoot threat for the Dallas Mavericks. In his most recent game against the Golden State Warriors, Bullock knocked down five three-pointers and grabbed two rebounds.
Bullock and the Mavs currently hold the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference and are amid a tight playoff race.
2022-23 stats: 70 games, 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 38.8 3P%
Next game: 3/24, vs. Charlotte
Cam Johnson
Johnson and the Nets fell to the Cavs Tuesday night, 115-109. The former UNC forward finished the night with 16 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.
The Nets have another shot at the Cavs tonight, as they face off for the second time in three days in Brooklyn.
2022-23 stats: 33 games, 13.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 45.5 3P%
Next game: 3/23, vs. Cleveland
Day’ron Sharpe
Day’ron Sharpe was fantastic in Brooklyn’s loss to Cleveland Tuesday night. Despite coming off the bench, the former UNC big man finished with a team-high in points (20) and rebounds (11).
Sharpe’s domination on the glass helped spark a Nets comeback, where they ultimately fell short.
2022-23 stats: 38 games, 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.6 BPG
Next game: 3/23, vs. Cleveland
Coby White
Coby White seemed to be the only bright spot for Chicago Wednesday night. White finished with a team-high 19 points along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Despite this strong performance, the Bulls were dominated by the 76ers, losing 116-91.
2022-23 stats: 64 games, 9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists
Next game: 3/23, vs. Portland
Injured/DNP
Nassir Little
Little entered the NBA’s concussion protocol and did not play in the Blazers’ win over the Jazz Wednesday night.
2022-23 stats: 49 games, 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 38.8 3P%
Theo Pinson
Pinson continues to be a healthy scratch for the Dallas Mavericks this season. The 2017 national champion has not seen the floor in consecutive games.
2022-23 stats: 37 games, 1.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists.