North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after sinking a basket and collecting a foul to give the Tar Heels a 69-68 lead in the second half against Florida during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina fell 90-84 to Florida.
Robert Willett
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Charlotte NC
North Carolina falls 90-84 to the University of Florida in the annual Jumpman Invitational at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina was lead by R.J. Davis with 29 points.
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau missed a key free throw with six seconds to play to secure the Florida victory.
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) leaves the court following the Tar Heels’ 90-84 loss to Florida during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Davis lead all scores with 29 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina assistant coach Marcus Paige hangs his head after guard Elliot Cadeau (3) missed a free throw with six seconds to play, securing Florida’s 90-84 victory, during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with guard R.J. Davis (4) in the second half against Florida during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen (11) reacts in front of the Gators’ bench after sinking a three-point basket in the second half to take a six point lead over North Carolina during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket past Florida’s Alijah Martin (15) for two of his game high 29 points in the second half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Florida defeated North Carolina 90-84. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Ian Jackson (11) launches a three-point attempt against Florida’s Will Richard (5) in the second half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) makes a steal from Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen (11) in the second half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina fell 90-84 to Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen (11) breaks to the basket ahead of North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) in the second half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Jae’Lyn Withers (24) dunks over Florida’s Sam Alexis (4) in the first half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) secures a defensive rebound over Florida’s Reuben Chinyelu (9) in the first half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives to the basket against Florida’s Reuben Chinyelu (9) in the first half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Florida’s Reuben Chinyelu (9) secures an offensive rebound from North Carolina’s guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Down by 12 points against Florida, North Carolina coach Hubert Davis huddles with his players during a time out on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Drake Powell (9) breaks to the basket against Florida’s Reuben Chinyelu (9) in the first half during the Jumpman Invitational on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
