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Analysis: Three things to know about recent men's basketball commit Zayden High

By Hunter Nelson | October 18

With the commitment of Texas senior forward Zayden High late Sunday night, Hubert Davis and the UNC men’s basketball program added another piece to ...

UNC men's basketball returns to ACC Tipoff back on top of college hoops world

By Lucas Thomae | October 14

“It’s amazing to see, you know? UNC basketball is back on top,” RJ Davis said. “It’s kind of reversed the script again, just to get back to ...

Following historic first season as head coach, Hubert Davis has unfinished business in year two

By Shelby Swanson | October 14

“The nine years that I was an assistant coach and now the two years as a head coach, we want to win every single ACC title, we want to win every tournament ...

UNC men's junior varsity basketball program returns after two-year hiatus

By Eve Maddock | October 10

“I just want them to look back on their career here and their time here and say, ‘You know what, man, I remember my JV days, and I loved it,’” ...

Analysis: Takeaways from UNC basketball's 'Live Action' event

By Shelby Swanson and Daniel Wei | October 9

To wrap up the event, both teams took part in their respective scrimmages, giving fans a glimpse at what the teams have been working on this offseason. ...

Analysis: Three takeaways from the UNC men's basketball schedule release

By Hunter Nelson | September 15

Just months removed from reaching the national championship game, the Tar Heels will officially tip-off the new campaign on Oct. 28 when they take on ...

UNC men's basketball adds first class of 2024 signee in Northwood's Drake Powell

By Hunter Nelson | September 8

Northwood High School junior wing Drake Powell committed to the North Carolina men’s basketball team, he announced on Twitter Thursday evening. ...

Three takeaways from UNC men's basketball's intrasquad Blue-White scrimmage

By Evan Rogers | August 28

In preparation for the upcoming season, the men's basketball team participated in a Blue-White scrimmage on Saturday afternoon. The two scrimmage was ...

Column: NBA suspends games on Election Day — the University should take notes.

By Zari Taylor | August 28

"Rather than solely advocating for civic engagement, the NBA is creating a make-shift holiday where national policy failed to create one – and the University ...

Transfer Pete Nance looks to shift gears, flex his versatility for UNC men's basketball

By Shelby Swanson | August 2

At UNC, Pete Nance will look to take on a much more subdued role than what he played at Northwestern. Vying for the spotlight alongside the likes of Armando ...

'One of the best decisions of my life': UNC athletes discuss early enrollment

By Jennings Lin | July 17

For the growing number of athletes opting to enroll early at UNC, the last year of high school looks very different. Early enrollees complete all their ...

GG Jackson, top men's basketball recruit in class of 2023, decommits from UNC

By Shelby Swanson | July 14

GG Jackson, widely regarded to be the top high school basketball recruit in the class of 2023, decommitted from North Carolina on Thursday evening. Jackson ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC men's basketball players shine in the NBA Summer League

By Jennings Lin | July 13

A number of former Tar Heels are having a busy offseason competing in the NBA Summer League, playing for Team USA and navigating new trades. Here is a ...

2022 postseason run 'lit a fire' for UNC men's basketball's upcoming season

By Jennings Lin | June 23

With high-profile recruits and a strong returning core, the North Carolina men's basketball team has a strong case for a comeback season complete with ...

North Carolina men’s basketball legend Lennie Rosenbluth dies at 89

By Shelby Swanson | June 19

Former UNC men's basketball player Lennie Rosenbluth died on Saturday at the age of 89. In 1957, he led the undefeated Tar Heels to the national championship ...

Northwestern transfer Pete Nance commits to North Carolina men's basketball program

By Shelby Swanson | June 18

On Saturday, Northwestern transfer Pete Nance announced his commitment to UNC. Last season, Nance averaged 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists for ...

Reviewing the senior seasons of UNC men's basketball’s incoming recruiting class

By Jennings Lin | June 16

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis Davis’ ability as a recruiter will be tested in the upcoming season as his first recruiting class steps foot ...

Former UNC men's basketball player Ademola Okulaja passes away at 46

By Shelby Swanson | May 17

Former UNC basketball player Ademola Okulaja has passed away at the age of 46. Hailing from Berlin, Okulaja was a 6-foot-9 forward who graduated ...

What student Tar Heel fans need to know about attending UNC athletics events

By Lucas Thomae | May 11

UNC has one of the largest and most successful athletic programs in the nation, with 28 varsity sports programs that have won nearly 50 NCAA team championships. ...

Staff Picks: Who should UNC men's basketball target through the transfer portal?

By Sports Desk | May 11

After UNC men’s basketball sophomore guard Kerwin Walton entered the transfer portal, the Tar Heels were left with one scholarship left outstanding. ...