Social reactions, highlights, details and more from UNC Basketball’s Live Action event
The 2023 Live Action with Carolina Basketball event is officially in the books after a few hours of fun in the Dean Dome on Friday night. The event is the unofficial start to the college basketball season for both the men’s and women’s programs.
The night is headlined by a women’s scrimmage and a men’s scrimmage as well as introductions, skits, and more.
For the men’s side, the white team won the 24-minute scrimmage 46-44 in what was a back-and-forth game. RJ Davis led the way for that team with 13 points and Zayden High had 8 unofficially. Elliot Cadeau had 16 for the blue squad.
On the women’s side, Navy won the scrimmage by beating the Carolina Blue team 43-31.
Let’s take a look at some reactions to the event as the focus now shifts to the regular season.
Justin Jackson and Theo Pinson were in attendance
Former teammates Justin Jackson and Theo Pinson are back in the building tonight, as well. https://t.co/UY7IugWpN6
— Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) October 14, 2023
Zayden High was impressive
So, uh, Zayden High is going to play this year.
Had heard a lot (publicly and privately) about him surprising so far this summer, and now we're seeing why. Good positioning, strong rebounder (scored on an OREB earlier), solid finisher. Like, you find a role for that dude.
— Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) October 14, 2023
Keep praying for Eric Montross
Eric Montross was diagnosed with cancer in the spring and announced tonight that he will be sidelined from radio broadcasts this season.
In his honor, @UNC_Basketball presented a $25,000 check to @uncchildrens at tonight's Live Action event 🩵🐏#GoHeels x #CarolinaFamily pic.twitter.com/YthCfNtLjO
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) October 14, 2023
Seth Trimble injury update
Seth Trimble (ankle) will not participate in tonight’s scrimmage.
— Unc Zone (@ZoneUnc) October 14, 2023
Drake Powell and James Brown were on a visit
UNC commit James Brown is on an official visit this weekend along with Drake Powell. Jackson Keith is on an unofficial. @HeelIllustrated
— David Sisk (@CoachDavidSisk) October 13, 2023
Intros
Live Action intros are always a sight 😎 pic.twitter.com/B3g5tKQmM5
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) October 14, 2023
Some praise for Elliot Cadeau
Elliot Cadeau is gonna be a lot of fun to watch this season yall…
— Jordan Falls (@JordanFalls) October 14, 2023
More takeaways
#UNC’s Live Action Takeaways:
-Elliot Cadeau is as advertised. Wants the ball but wants to find teammates, too.
-Zayden High = Underrated
-Cormac Ryan’s shot looked great, his shots will fall this season
-Loved the energy from Harrison Ingram and Jae’Lyn Withers
— Grant Hughes (@GrantHughesNC) October 14, 2023
