TO THE EDITOR:
We at the Carolina Athletic Association always welcome continued dialogue regarding how we can better serve the needs of students and thank Ms. McKnight for her concern.
We recognize the high demand for basketball tickets and, due to that, have created several other options for students who do not win the lottery.
Students wishing to get a ticket can enter a “turn it back” line, which this season is usually held at 7 p.m. at the flagpole in Polk Place the day prior to the game.
At this time any tickets that have been returned will be redistributed by CAA officials on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If a student cannot take advantage of this option, then there is a standby line, very similar to what Ms. McKnight suggests, which forms at Gate C of the Smith Center prior to the game.
At tip-off students without tickets will be allowed into the game to fill the remaining student seats.
So far this year, there has been no one turned away from the standby line.
These policies are detailed in multiple locations, including the winner/loser email sent out for the lottery, goheels.com and unc.edu/caa.
