History of Armando Bacot in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2024

Armando Bacot Jr. is an American college basketball player for the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels. He holds the UNC record for career double-doubles and rebounds. Bacot played in 171 games over his five years, a record for the Tar Heels program.

1985: Start of NCAA Rebounding Records

The year 1985 marked the beginning of official NCAA record-keeping for rebounds in a single season.

March 6, 2000: Birth of Armando Bacot Jr.

Armando Linwood Bacot Jr. was born on March 6, 2000. He would go on to become a prominent figure in college basketball.

2000: The Year 2000

The year 2000 marked the beginning of the new millennium.

2016: Brice Johnson Sets UNC Single-Season Double-Double Record

In 2016, Brice Johnson, playing for North Carolina, set a school record with 23 double-doubles in a single season.

August 16, 2018: Bacot Commits to North Carolina

On August 16, 2018, Armando Bacot announced his commitment to play college basketball for the University of North Carolina, choosing the Tar Heels over offers from other prominent programs.

2018: Bacot Wins Gold with USA U18 Basketball Team

In 2018, Armando Bacot represented the United States at the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, playing a key role in the team's gold medal victory.

November 20, 2019: Bacot Shines in Win Over Elon

On November 20, 2019, Armando Bacot put on a dominant performance in a game against Elon, recording 22 points and 14 rebounds to help lead North Carolina to victory.

2019: Bacot Participates in McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic

In 2019, Armando Bacot showcased his skills on a national stage by participating in two prestigious high school all-star games: the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

2019: Bacot Ranked as a Top Recruit

In 2019, Armando Bacot was widely regarded as one of the top basketball prospects in his class, earning a five-star rating from ESPN and Rivals.

March 3, 2020: Bacot Misses Game Against Wake Forest

On March 3, 2020, Armando Bacot was sidelined for North Carolina's game against Wake Forest.

April 6, 2021: Bacot Declares for NBA Draft but Returns to UNC

On April 6, 2021, Armando Bacot made the decision to enter his name into the 2021 NBA draft to explore his professional options while retaining his college eligibility. Ultimately, he opted to withdraw from the draft and return to North Carolina for his junior season.

November 5, 2021: Bacot Named Team Captain

On November 5, 2021, Armando Bacot was chosen as a team captain for the North Carolina Tar Heels, demonstrating his leadership qualities within the team.

January 8, 2022: Bacot's Career-High Performance Against Virginia

On January 8, 2022, Armando Bacot delivered an exceptional performance against Virginia, achieving career-highs of 29 points and 21 rebounds, showcasing his scoring and rebounding prowess.

March 10, 2022: Bacot Breaks UNC Double-Double Record

On March 10, 2022, Armando Bacot etched his name into the University of North Carolina record books by securing his 24th double-double of the season, surpassing the previous record held by Brice Johnson.

March 27, 2022: Bacot Ties ACC Double-Double Record

Continuing his remarkable season, Armando Bacot tied Tim Duncan's Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) single-season record for double-doubles with his 29th on March 27, 2022. He also surpassed Duncan for the most rebounds in a single ACC season.

2022: Bacot Returns for Senior Year

Following North Carolina's impressive run to the Final Four in 2022, Armando Bacot decided to return to Chapel Hill for his senior year, boosting the team's prospects and solidifying his commitment to the program.

January 21, 2023: Bacot Breaks UNC Rebounding and Double-Double Records

On January 21, 2023, in a game against their rivals, NC State, Armando Bacot achieved two remarkable milestones in University of North Carolina basketball history: he surpassed Tyler Hansbrough for the most rebounds in a career at UNC and broke Billy Cunningham's record for most double-doubles in program history.

November 6, 2023: Bacot Starts Season Strong with Double-Double

Armando Bacot started the 2023-24 season with a strong performance on November 6, 2023, scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in a win against Radford.

November 12, 2023: Bacot Dominates Lehigh with 22-Point, 20-Rebound Game

On November 12, 2023, Armando Bacot put on a dominant performance against Lehigh, recording 22 points and a remarkable 20 rebounds.

November 13, 2023: Bacot Earns ACC Player of the Week Honors

Following a stellar week of performances, Armando Bacot was recognized as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Week on November 13, 2023.

November 29, 2023: Bacot Leads UNC to Victory over Tennessee with Double-Double

Armando Bacot played a key role in North Carolina's win over Tennessee on November 29, 2023, contributing a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

2023: Bacot Makes Cameo Appearance in "Outer Banks"

In 2023, Armando Bacot made a cameo appearance in a season three episode of the popular Netflix series "Outer Banks," showcasing his off-court personality and expanding his public profile.

January 2, 2024: Bacot Reaches 2,000 Career Points

On January 2, 2024, Armando Bacot reached a significant milestone in his college career, scoring his 2,000th point. This achievement made him only the third player in school history to reach both 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

January 8, 2024: Bacot Earns Second Consecutive ACC Player of the Week Honor

Armando Bacot's outstanding play earned him his second consecutive ACC Player of the Week award on January 8, 2024.

January 17, 2024: Bacot Leads UNC to Victory over Louisville

Armando Bacot played a key role in North Carolina's victory against Louisville on January 17, 2024, contributing 19 points and 7 rebounds.

February 3, 2024: Bacot Excels in Win Over Duke

Armando Bacot had a standout performance against archrival Duke on February 3, 2024, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina to victory.

February 17, 2024: Bacot Leads UNC to Victory over Virginia Tech with Double-Double

Armando Bacot led North Carolina to a win against Virginia Tech on February 17, 2024, with a strong performance that included 25 points and 12 rebounds.