UNC rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Charlotte 89-82 in overtime at the Dean E. Smith Center, spoiling the 49ers’ hopes of a road upset. The matchup also marked the return of former Tar Heel Marcus Paige and Charlotte coach Wes Miller to Chapel Hill. Check out how it happened as the Tar Heels battled back behind clutch 3-pointers and a late-game rally to secure the victory.
Who is Wes Miller?
Miller played at UNC from 2004 to 2007 under coach Roy Williams after beginning his college career at James Madison. He contributed to the Tar Heels’ 2005 NCAA championship and served as a team captain during his senior season.
Miller became UNC Greensboro’s interim head coach in 2011 before earning the permanent position. During his 10 seasons with the Spartans, he established the program as a Southern Conference contender, recording five consecutive 20-win seasons and leading the team to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2018 and 2021. He also earned Southern Conference Coach of the Year honors twice.
In 2021, Miller took over at Cincinnati, where he coached for five seasons. He finished his tenure with a 100-74 record but did not lead the Bearcats to an NCAA Tournament appearance. Following his departure from Cincinnati in March 2026, Miller returned to North Carolina to take over at Charlotte on a five-year deal. H
Who is Marcus Paige?
Paige played for the Tar Heels from 2012 to 2016, averaging 13.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. During his four years as a Tar Heel, he won numerous awards, including the Academic All-American award three times, making him one of only three players in ACC history to win the award three times…