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UNC Basketball Big Man Breaks All-Time Program Record

No one has ever played more UNC basketball games than Armando Bacot.

Matt Giles

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Saturday afternoon's 75-72 road victory over unranked Miami (15-9, 6-7 ACC) clinched UNC basketball's winning ACC record away from home. The No. 3 Tar Heels (19-5, 11-2 ACC) are now 6-1 in conference action on an opponent's court.

And the game marked the 156th in the UNC career of fifth-year center Armando Bacot. The 23-year-old, who also boasts a Tar Heel record with 155 starting nods, surpassed Leaky Black's 155 outings for the most in program history.

It's worth noting, though, that Deon Thompson still owns the record for the most in a four-year career with 152.

Bacot recorded his 79th double-double, another top mark among UNC basketball players, tallying 10 points and 15 rebounds in 37 minutes on the floor and eclipsing Tim Duncan's 1,570 rebounds for sole possession of No. 3 on the all-time ACC list with his 1,581.

In the process, he also leapfrogged Sam Perkins (2,145 points) into No. 3 on the Tar Heels' all-time scoring list, as his 2,149 now trail No. 2 Phil Ford (2,290) by only 141. With seven regular season games remaining plus postseason play, chances are Bacot ends up passing him as well and finishing behind only Tyler Hansbrough (2,872).

And with his two blocks against the Hurricanes, Armando Bacot became the first UNC basketball talent to ever compile at least 2,000 points, 1,500 boards, 200 blocks, and 100 steals.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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