Mike Copeland Class: Junior Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. High School: R.J. Reynolds Height / Weight: 6-7 / 235 Position: F

NOTING COPELAND
Has played in 36 games as a Tar Heel and compiled 42 points and 32 rebounds • Has made 15 of 28 shots from the floor (.536).

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006-07)
Played in 20 games, scoring 18 points and grabbing 15 rebounds • Made 7 of 14 shots from the floor (50.0 percent) • Netted a season-high four points against both Rutgers and Miami • Also had three points against Wake Forest • Pulled down a season-high three rebounds against Gardner-Webb and Penn.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2005-06)
Played in 16 games, scoring 24 points and pulling down 17 rebounds • Made 8 of 14 shots from the floor (57.1 percent) and 8 of 12 from the free throw line (66.7 percent) • Scored a season-high eight points, including 6 of 6 from the line, and had five rebounds against Cleveland State • Scored six points in home win over Virginia and five in home victory over Maryland.

PREP/PERSONAL
Named second-team all-state at R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston- Salem by the Associated Press in 2005 • A two-time All-Central Piedmont Conference pick • The 2005 CPC Player of the Year • As a senior, averaged 17.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.1 blocks per game • Attended same high school as former Carolina teammate Reyshawn Terry • Both Copeland and Terry played for head coach Howard West at R.J. Reynolds • Honor roll student in high school • Born Michael Edward Copeland on March 25, 1986, in Richmond, Va. • Son of Michael and Carolyn Copeland.