2023 ACC Tipoff: The latest from Charlotte
The Atlantic Coast Conference has descended on Charlotte for the 2023 ACC Tipoff as the upcoming season is getting set to begin in under two weeks.
The two-day event will preview the upcoming season for the men’s and women’s seasons that are upcoming. For the North Carolina men’s program, they are represented by head coach Hubert Davis, as well as players R.J. Davis and Armando Bacot. The trio took the stage on Wednesday to break down what they hope is a better season this year than last.
As day two is underway, let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the event in Charlotte including the latest on the Tar Heels as well as the ACC overall.
The Tar Heels are set to host Radford on November 6th in the season opener but will play an exhibition game this Friday. Make sure to check back with Tar Heels Wire to for the latest on the team.
Armando Bacot has some fun with his age
UNC’s Armando Bacot, entering his fifth season, speaks to being the old guy in the ACC.
The media room shared a laugh as he claimed “this is the last time you’ll see me” at #ACCTipoff pic.twitter.com/38WHlUWoUn
— Will Trent (@WillyTMedia) October 25, 2023
A look at UNC at ACC Tipoff
It's that time of year 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/PZSrqy86L3
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) October 25, 2023
Expectations for UNC from R.J. Davis
RJ Davis on the expectations for @UNC_Basketball this season here @accmbb for @MarchMadnessMBB: pic.twitter.com/QlfgATocB8
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) October 25, 2023
A fresh start with new faces
#ArmandoBacot says the new faces on the team this year provides a fresh start as everyone on the #TarHeels roster wants to compete pic.twitter.com/3a7sEREnDS
— NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORK (@TheNCSportsNet) October 25, 2023
Armando Bacot on bouncing back this season
Armando Bacot on legacy and @UNC_Basketball bouncing back in @MarchMadnessMBB: pic.twitter.com/DwgUrs9ZUg
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) October 25, 2023
Kyle Filipowski said WHAT now?!?
Kyle Filipowski asked his favorite Bojangles order:
“I’m more of a Popeyes guy.”
— Travon Miles (@TrayABC11) October 25, 2023
Jim Phillips says no to ACC Tournament expansion?
“I don’t know that we would invite 18 teams to a men’s or women’s basketball tournament.”
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is against expanding the tournament format once Cal, Stanford and SMU join the league.#ACCTipoff pic.twitter.com/grrJOJA7fE
— Josh Graham (@JoshGrahamShow) October 25, 2023
