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UNC opens basketball season against Johnson C. Smith

By Robert Willett
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) makes a steal against Johnson C. Smith’s Cedric Patterson (20) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) makes a steal against Johnson C. Smith’s Cedric Patterson (20) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Univesity of North Carolina Tar Heels open the 2022-23 season with an exhibition game against Johnson C. Smith, Friday night, Oct. 28, 2022 in the Smith Center in Chapel Hill.

The Tar Heels return Armando Bacot, Caleb Love, Leaky Black and RJ Davis.

Check out photos from the game by News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.

North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket for a dunk against Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket for a dunk against Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket for a dunk against Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket for a dunk against Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offensive during the first half against Johnson C. Smith in an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offensive during the first half against Johnson C. Smith in an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Jataveous Watson (25) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot scored 12 points and had 20 rebounds.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Jataveous Watson (25) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot scored 12 points and had 20 rebounds. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) loses his shoe as he makes a move to the basket in the first half against Johnson C. Smith during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) loses his shoe as he makes a move to the basket in the first half against Johnson C. Smith during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three-point attempt in front of the Johnson C. Smith bench during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Love lead all scores with 20 points.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three-point attempt in front of the Johnson C. Smith bench during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Love lead all scores with 20 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) puts up a shot over Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 19 points.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) puts up a shot over Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 19 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Kevin Boykin (31) and Javon Floyd (22) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Trimble scored 11 points.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Kevin Boykin (31) and Javon Floyd (22) in the first half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Trimble scored 11 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Ezekiel Cannedy (5) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Ezekiel Cannedy (5) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) traps Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) traps Johnson C. Smith’s Nilous Hodge Jr. (21) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket between Johnson C. Smith’s Cartier Jernigan (12) and Javon Floyd (22) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives to the basket between Johnson C. Smith’s Cartier Jernigan (12) and Javon Floyd (22) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dontrez Styles (3) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Javon Floyd (22) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dontrez Styles (3) drives to the basket against Johnson C. Smith’s Javon Floyd (22) in the second half during an exhibition game on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) reacts as reserve players try to break the century mark in the final minute of play against Johnson C. Smith on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) reacts as reserve players try to break the century mark in the final minute of play against Johnson C. Smith on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis, center, reacts with his teammates after a free-throw by reserve player Rob Landry (15) to give the Tar Heels’ a 101-40 lead with 21 second to play against Johnson C. Smith on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis, center, reacts with his teammates after a free-throw by reserve player Rob Landry (15) to give the Tar Heels’ a 101-40 lead with 21 second to play against Johnson C. Smith on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis, center, reacts with his teammates after a free-throw by reserve player Rob Landry (15) to give the Tar Heels’ a 101-40 lead with 21 second to play against Johnson C. Smith on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis, center, reacts with his teammates after a free-throw by reserve player Rob Landry (15) to give the Tar Heels’ a 101-40 lead with 21 second to play against Johnson C. Smith on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 28, 2022 at 8:22 PM with the headline "UNC opens basketball season against Johnson C. Smith."

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