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'We've been waiting for that': Elliot Cadeau breaks out for 10 assists in UNC's win over No. 10 Tennessee

By Shelby Swanson | November 30

The ten assists that UNC's first-year point guard dished out against No. 10 Tennessee aren't anything new.

No. 17 UNC men's basketball routs No. 10 Tennessee, 100-92, in strong offensive showing

By Gwen Peace | November 29

The No. 17 UNC men’s basketball team (6-1) defeated No. 10 Tennessee (4-3), 100-92, in the ACC-SEC Challenge Wednesday night in Chapel ...

Analysis: Grading UNC men's and women's basketball on their Thanksgiving tournament performances

By Shelby Swanson and Daniel Wei | November 28

With the ACC/SEC challenge and other big non-conference matchups around the corner, here’s a look at grades for each team’s frontcourt, backcourt ...

Two keys to UNC men's basketball's ACC/SEC Challenge clash with No. 10 Tennessee

By Noah Monroe | November 28

The Tar Heels will need to contain guard Dalton Knecht and stay out of foul trouble to defeat the No. 10 Volunteers.

No. 14 UNC men's basketball takes down No. 20 Arkansas to wrap up Battle 4 Atlantis play

By Brendan Lunga | November 24

Against its first ranked opponent of the season, No. 14 UNC men’s basketball earned a victory against No. 20 Arkansas Friday, 87-72. It was a much-needed ...

UNC men's basketball falls to Villanova, 83-81, in first meeting since 2016 national championship

By Harry Crowther | November 23

The No. 14 North Carolina men’s basketball team (4-1, 0-0 ACC) could not overcome a 34-point performance by Eric Dixon in a 83-81 overtime loss to Villanova ...

No. 14 UNC men's basketball opens up Battle 4 Atlantis play with 91-69 win over Northern Iowa

By Molly Louison | November 22

Overcoming a lackluster first half, the No. 14 men’s basketball team (4-0, 0-0 ACC) defeated Northern Iowa (1-3, 0-0 Missouri Valley), 91-69, in the ...

Seth Trimble debuts reworked jump shot, turns heads with poster dunk in win over UC Riverside

By Grace Nugent | November 18

Sophomore guard Seth Trimble debuted his reworked jump shot and high-flying athleticism with his 11-point performance against UC Riverside. After ending ...

Tar Heels finish out season-opening home stand with 77-52 win over UC Riverside

By Harry Crowther | November 17

Armando Bacot finished with 21 points, while sophomore forward Jalen Washington and sophomore guard Seth Trimble both added 11 off the bench.

UNC men's basketball draws on veteran experience to notch 22-point win over Lehigh

By Noah Monroe | November 13

“I mean the maturity of the team with just the veterans and the experience, I think we listen and then we go out on the court and then do what they ...

UNC men's basketball pulls away from Lehigh in second half in 90-68 victory

By Grace Nugent | November 12

While the Mountain Hawks kept the game close for much of the first half, UNC managed to pull away in the second thanks to strong performances from RJ ...

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Caleb Love gets the last laugh in return to Cameron Indoor Stadium

By Daniel Wei | November 12

“I just told them goodbye,” Love said. “It’s over with.”

Basketball legend Walter Davis remembered for his smooth shot, endearing character

By Shelby Swanson | November 7

"I remember Walter as a person, and the kind soul he was and how he was all-in 100 percent on North Carolina," former UNC coach Roy Williams said. "Walter ...

No. 19 UNC men's basketball opens up 2023-24 season with 86-70 win over Radford

By Grace Nugent | November 6

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (1-0) opened its season with a win over Radford (0-1), 86-70, at the Dean E. Smith Center on Monday night, ...

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'Don’t let him get the ball': ACC opponents discuss how they defend Armando Bacot

By Shelby Swanson | November 1

If you’re one of North Carolina’s opponents, the key to shutting down the Tar Heels — despite seven new faces — remains the same: stop Bacot. ...

After missing 2023 NCAA Tournament, UNC men's basketball awaits challenging 2023-24 schedule

By Cade Shoemaker | November 1

After missing the NCAA tournament last March, the UNC men’s basketball team will look to right the ship, but the path won’t be easy. The Tar Heels’ ...

Three key plays showcase UNC men's basketball's new-look offense in exhibition win

By Brendan Lunga | November 1

“We want teams to know that when they see that North Carolina game on the schedule, when they see our bus and they see our plane when we get there, ...

New-look UNC men’s basketball works to reset team chemistry in 2023

By Ben McCormick | November 1

Returning sophomore forward Jalen Washington said that it’s been different adjusting to seven new faces on the team — five transfers and two first-years. ...

'All the intangibles': Zayden High brings energy, versatility to UNC men's basketball

By Caroline Wills | November 1

First-year forward Zayden High joins UNC’s roster of older, seasoned players as one of only two first-years on the team. As an all-around threat, High ...

Jae'Lyn Withers brings outside shooting and versatility to power forward position

By Harry Crowther | November 1

Forward Jae'Lyn Withers is an under-the-radar addition as part of a huge influx of transfers for the UNC men's basketball team.