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Virginia Tech welcomes new coach Buzz Williams

By Jake Barry | November 13

Will Johnston was driving back from a weekend away when he received an unexpected text message.

Miami basketball welcomes nine newcomers to team

By Ben Coley | November 13

In past seasons, coach Jim Larranaga has thrived on experienced teams.

Notre Dame looks to bounce back in second year in ACC

By jane zorowitz | November 13

It’s not a stretch to say the Notre Dame men’s basketball team wasn’t too pleased with its inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Men's Basketball vs. Boston College Jan. 18, 2014.

Boston College and its new coach are looking to turn the program around

By C Jackson Cowart | November 13

Following a disappointing season in which the team finished second to last in the conference, Boston College (8-24, 4-14 ACC) is hoping that significant ...

UNC guard Marcus Paige dunks in a game against Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels beat Georgia Tech away 78-65 on Jan. 29, 2014.

Georgia Tech ready to put toughness to test

By Andrew Romaine | November 13

Corey Heyward was frank as he leaned into the microphone at ACC Media Day.

The men's and women's basketball teams took to the Dean Smith Center on Firday for Late Night with Roy, the annual kick-off to basketball season. Both teams played a scrimmage in between skits and dances.

Kennedy Meeks drops the weight, keeps the flair

By Robbie Harms | November 13

Kennedy Meeks likes to make people laugh, and he likes to smile, and these two things are related, so Kennedy Meeks is happy.

UNC men’s basketball players watch as former Syracuse forward Jerami Grant dunks in a game. Courtesy of The Daily Orange.

Syracuse remains competitive despite losses

By Logan Ulrich | November 13

Every coach is competitive to a degree. But Syracuse coach and Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim takes it to another level.

Sylvia Hatchell returns after missing last season to undergo leukemia treatments

By Dylan Howlett | November 13

This is a parable. Something about a basketball team finding its way.

Junior forward J.P. Tokoto scans the court in an exhibition game against Fayetteville State. Tokoto scored six points in the game.

New year, new role for JP Tokoto

By Daniel Wilco | November 13

From third grade to the middle of sixth grade, J.P. Tokoto lived with grandparents intermittently.

Louisville's Montrezl Harrell finally gets his ACC debut

By Andrew Tie | November 13

In Tarboro, just east of Raleigh, Louisville junior Montrezl Harrell grew up in the backyard of Tobacco Road.

Junior point guard Marcus Paige goes up for a layup against a Florida State defender in a game on Feb. 17, 2014.

Florida State hungry to return to NCAA tournament

By Chris Haney | November 13

Leonard Hamilton and his Florida State Seminoles will look to improve on last year’s mediocre campaign as the head coach enters his 13th season ...

Clemson looks to replace NBA talent KJ McDaniels

By Joey DeVito | November 13

Clemson men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell finally thought this would be the year – but he was wrong.

Isaiah Hicks ready to contribute

By Brendan Marks | November 13

Hesitation.

Marcus Paige was selected as the preseason ACC player of the year at the conference’s annual media day Oct. 29. Paige led the Tar Heels during the 2013-14 season with 17.5 points a game.

Marcus Paige will have help carrying the load this season

By Grace Raynor | November 13

Marcus Paige’s mind wanders.

Brice Johnson bulks up to take on starter’s role

By Aaron Dodson | November 13

Temptation has gotten the best of Brice Johnson in recent months.

The UNC women's field hockey team lost 3-2 in OT.

J.P. Tokoto chooses pass over flash Friday

By Pat James | November 10

North Carolina junior forward J.P. Tokoto received the ball in transition. The fans in the Smith Center watched as the high-flying forward dribbled down ...

Tar Heels take flight in exhibition game

By Logan Ulrich | November 7

If Friday night was any indication, Chapel Hill might have to be renamed Dunk City.

During the 1950s, Bob Gersten was instrumental in bringing New York basketball players to North Carolina to play for former Tar Heel coach Frank McGuire.

An evening with North Carolina's oldest living basketball alumnus

By Daniel Wilco | November 6

His family — all four children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren — gathered in the Peebles room of the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. ...

UNC picked to finish second at ACC Basketball Media Day

By Aaron Dodson and Grace Raynor | October 31

On Wednesday, senior writers Aaron Dodson and Grace Raynor headed to Charlotte for the ACC’s annual Operation Basketball event, where two players and ...

While attending the ACC men’s basketball media day on Wednesday, coach Roy Williams was peppered with Wainstein report questions.

Roy Williams answers questions about Wainstein report

By Grace Raynor | October 30