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UNC hits the road to take on Kentucky

By Powell Latimer | December 4

It’s been pitched as the race to 2000 — the two winningest programs in college basketball squaring off.In one corner, the visiting North Carolina ...

Sophomore point guard Larry Drew II had a career-high 18 points and six assists on Tuesday night. DTH/Phong Dinh

UNC off and running in win

By David Reynolds | December 2

With a little less than 13 minutes remaining in the second half of No. 10 North Carolina’s 89-82 win against No. 9 Michigan State, MSU forward Delvon ...

Coach Roy Williams threw a variety of lineups at Michigan State, including one with four freshmen. DTH/Andrew Dye

Tar Heels take rematch of tourney title game

By Mike Ehrlich | December 2

The faces were different, and the venue had changed, but one thing remained constant in Tuesday’s national championship game rematch: North Carolina ...

Liveblog: UNC vs. Michigan State

By Mike Ehrlich | December 1

Liveblog: UNC vs. Michigan State

Forward Ed Davis had 11 points and eight rebounds against Michigan State in last year's NCAA title game. DTH File Photo

Tar Heels host Spartans in title game rematch

By Mike Ehrlich | November 30

Even after scoring a career-high 23 points Sunday night against Nevada, Deon Thompson admitted that his mind wasn’t entirely on the game at hand.“I ...

Coach Roy Williams earned his 600th win Sunday night against Nevada.

Williams reaches 600 career wins

By Powell Latimer | November 30

SlideshowView a slideshow of photos from the game.The big number is rooted in the little things.Meticulous preparation, careful study and constant reinforcement ...

Larry Drew II helped lead the Tar Heels to a 80-73 victory against Nevada.

Larry Drew II steps up in game against Nevada

By David Reynolds | November 29

For 30 minutes Sunday night, No. 11 North Carolina (6-1) exhibited symptoms of a turkey hangover in its 80-73 victory against Nevada (2-3), fitting of ...

UNC sneaks past Nevada

By David Reynolds | November 29

North Carolina's 80-73 defeat of Nevada (2-3) wasn't the prettiest or most memorable of wins the Tar Heels have delivered under coach Roy Williams. But ...

Tar Heels lead Nevada 46-39 at half

By Powell Latimer | November 29

No. 11 North Carolina leads Nevada at halftime at the Smith Center. UNC's senior forward Deon Thompson leads all scorers with 15 points and five ...

Live blog from UNC vs. Nevada game

By Powell Latimer and David Reynolds | November 29

North Carolina vs. Nevada

Basketball Video Recap: UNC vs. Gardner-Webb

By Rachel Scall | November 24

UNC beat Gardner-Webb 93-72 on Monday.

Tar Heels overcome slow start to defeat Gardner-Webb

By Powell Latimer | November 24

It was supposed to be the rebound game.No. 11 North Carolina was coming off an ugly loss to Syracuse to face Gardner-Webb, which started only one player ...

Will Graves and the Tar Heels got back on track Monday against Gardner-Webb. DTH/Zach Gutterman

Tar Heels cage Bulldogs in return to win column

By Louie Horvath | November 24

Every time North Carolina felt safe, it heard a familiar, almost chiding response from the PA announcer.“Three points, Grayson Flittner.”Dexter Strickland ...

No. 12 North Carolina runs over Gardner-Webb

By Powell Latimer | November 23

No. 12 North Carolina used the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs for a post-loss rebound, dominating the Bulldogs in a 93-72 win Monday night at the Smith Center.Deon ...

Tar Heels off to good start

By Louie Horvath | November 23

North Carolina is leading 53-38 at the end of the half, benefitting from 14 Gardner-Webb turnovers. The Tar Heels shot 54.8 percent in the first half, ...

Senior guard Marcus Ginyard expresses frustration during UNC's 87-71 loss in Madison Square Garden. DTH/Andrew Johnson

Syracuse owns second half in 87-71 win over Tar Heels

By Powell Latimer | November 23

NEW YORK — In the second half of the 2K Sports Classic Championship game, Marcus Ginyard needed a moment.North Carolina’s senior wing took a hard ...

Syracuse’s strength and size overpowers Carolina

By Mike Ehrlich | November 22

NEW YORK — With five North Carolina players who stand at least 6 feet 10 inches, there are very few teams in the nation that can make the Tar Heels ...

Syracuse forward Wesley Johnson shoots against UNC's Ed Davis and Tyler Zeller.

Syracuse upsets UNC to win 2K Sports Classic

By Mike Ehrlich | November 20

Behind a 20-1 run to start the second half, Syracuse beat North Carolina 87-71 to win the 2K Sports Classic in Madison Square Garden.Tournament MVP Wes ...

UNC leads Syracuse 39-37 at half

By Powell Latimer | November 20

As the first half of No. 6 North Carolina's up-and-down contest with Syracuse drew to a close, the Tar Heels had a plan.With time ticking of the ...

Live blog from UNC vs. Syracuse

By Powell Latimer and Mike Ehrlich | November 20

UNC vs Syracuse