See photos from the Tar Heels practice in advance of their NCAA Tournament showdown with UCLA
By Robert Willett
North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) flashes a smile as he works out with his teammates as the Tar Heels prepare for their NCAA East Regional semi-final game against UCLA on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Philadelphia, PA
Go inside the University of North Carolina Tar Heels’ open practice session in Philadelphia, Thursday afternoon, March 24, 2022 through the eyes of News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.
The team opened up the first 15 minutes of the session to photographers as the Tar Heels prepare to face UCLA in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The Tar Heels and Bruins are slated to face each other Friday night at 9:40 pm EDT.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis encourages his players during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas R.J. Davis (4) talks with teammate Leaky Black (1) as they stretch during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Brady Manek (45) works on his three-point shot during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The Tar Heels with play UCLA in the NCAA East Regional semi-final. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) stretches during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) stretches during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) checks out his surrounding as he stretches with teammates during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Brady Manek (45) checks the grip of the NCAA Wilson basketball during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis watches his players during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Justin McKoy (22) works on his shooting form during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Puff Johnson (14)) works on his shooting form during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Puff Johnson (14) works on his shooting form during the Tar Heels open practice on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) flashes a smile as he works out with his teammates as the Tar Heels prepare for their NCAA East Regional semi-final game against UCLA on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis smiles as he fields question during a media availability on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) listens at his teammate answer questions during a media availability on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
