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UNC frontcourt outdueled by Trayce Jackson-Davis in 77-65 thumping at Indiana

By Evan Rogers | December 1

“The issue was Trayce Jackson-Davis,” head coach Hubert Davis said. “They have a player that they can run offense through that can generate points ...

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UNC men's basketball drops third straight game in 77-65 road loss to No. 10 Indiana

By Evan Rogers | November 30

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— In its first true-road game this season, the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels (5-3) fell to the No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers (7-0), 77-65, ...

Preview: Hubert Davis talks upcoming game against No. 10 Indiana in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

By Jarrett Kidd | November 30

As the Tar Heels enter one of the more hostile environments in the nation in the form of Indiana's Simon Skodjt Assembly Hall, the team will look to earn ...

Despite preseason No. 1 ranking, UNC men's basketball off to slow start this season

By Lindsey Ware | November 30

Following a run to the national championship game in April, the North Carolina men's basketball team has had trouble living up to its billing as the preseason ...

Future development at 306 W. Franklin St. to pose problems for Purple Bowl

By Caroline Dickey | November 30

On Nov. 11, Longfellow Real Estate Partners announced its plans to demolish and redevelop 306 W. Franklin St., the location of The Purple Bowl. The development ...

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Despite back-to-back losses, UNC men's basketball leaves Phil Knight Invitational with their heads up

By Lucas Thomae | November 27

After a four-overtime loss to No. 18 Alabama, the North Carolina men's basketball team slunk back to the locker room physically and emotionally exhausted. ...

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UNC men's basketball loses to No. 18 Alabama, 103-101, in four-overtime thriller

By Lucas Thomae | November 27

This could have been anyone's game, but UNC leaves the Phil Knight Invitational disappointed after losing back-to-back games against lesser-ranked opponents. ...

Iowa State's Caleb Grill cooks Tar Heels' defense in UNC's first loss of the season

By Shelby Swanson | November 26

"He (Grill) played out of his mind," UNC junior guard Caleb Love said. "Credit to him. We definitely have to be better on the defensive end, all around." ...

Late-game implosion dooms UNC men's basketball against Iowa State, 70-65

By Lucas Thomae | November 25

UNC will play the loser of the UConn-Alabama matchup in the third-place game, with is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Pete Nance leads No. 1 UNC men's basketball to 89-81 win over Portland in Phil Knight Invitational

By Cooper Metts | November 24

Nance had a strong outing in the Tar Heels’ winning effort, matching his career high with 28 points. He recorded seven rebounds while providing spacing ...

UNC men's basketball displays new cohesive identity in 80-64 win over James Madison

By Noah Monroe | November 21

The North Carolina men’s basketball team took a step forward on Sunday in its 80-64 win over James Madison – and it might all be thanks to an 8.5x11 ...

UNC men's basketball bounces back in big win over James Madison, 80-64

By Daniel Wei | November 20

Bacot posted an impressive double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 23 rebounds on 5-11 shooting.

After Gardner-Webb win, Hubert Davis says UNC men's basketball needs 'a hunger and a thirst'

By Noah Monroe | November 16

“We’re going to get the best out of every team we play, regardless of whether it’s non-conference or conference play,” head coach Hubert Davis ...

UNC men's basketball ekes out narrow win against Gardner-Webb, 72-66

By Lindsey Ware | November 15

North Carolina entered this game as heavy favorites against a Gardner Webb team that lost its first two games this season. However, the Tar Heels didn’t ...

Bacot 'upset' by lackluster first half following 102-86 win over College of Charleston

By Daniel Wei | November 12

The UNC men's basketball team won 102-86 over College of Charleston last night. But after the game, senior forward Armando Bacot seemed disappointed. ...

Caleb Love helps Tar Heels ramp up defensive intensity in second half against College of Charleston

By Evan Rogers | November 12

“That was unacceptable of me in the first half for (Bolon) to get those bully-ball points,” Caleb Love said. “Coach (Davis) told me I was being ...

No. 1 UNC men's basketball uses second-half push to squeak by College of Charleston, 102-86

By Evan Rogers | November 11

In a tightly contested game, the No. 1 North Carolina men's basketball team (2-0) eventually pulled away from the College of Charleston (1-1) to pull ...

Analysis: How UNC men's basketball's previous preseason No. 1 teams stack up to one another

By Lindsey Ware | November 9

Being the preseason No. 1 has had mixed results for North Carolina in the past, but this year, UNC will look to have a season that lives up to the Tar ...

First-years, seniors share equal excitement for UNC men's basketball season

By Noah Monroe | November 9

With North Carolina ranked as the top team in the country entering the season, the Class of 2023 will get its first taste of what it's like for the basketball ...

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Fresh faces aim to make instant impact for UNC men's basketball

By Daniel Wei | November 9

Fans already know what each returning starter for the North Carolina men’s basketball team brings to the table this season, but some of the new faces ...