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Dawson Garcia, a lifelong hooper, prepares to bring his talents to North Carolina

By Austin Bean | November 9

From a young age, Dawson Garcia knew he wanted to play basketball. Years later, Garcia took his passion for the game and ran with it — first to Marquette, ...

'I’m loving it': From Oklahoma to UNC, transfer Brady Manek adjusts to new life

By Noah Monroe | November 9

“I had one year left and I wanted to prove myself one more time and I felt like I could do it at this school and on this stage,” graduate transfer ...

UNC students excited to return to full Dean Smith Center for men's basketball season

By PJ Morales | November 8

On Tuesday, after 616 days, something normal will be happening in the Smith Center — UNC will play a competitive game in front of a full crowd of roaring ...

Preview: UNC men's basketball to open season Tuesday against Loyola Maryland

By Caroline Yaffa | November 8

The start of the Hubert Davis era officially begins on Tuesday as the No. 19 North Carolina men’s basketball team faces off against the Loyola Maryland ...

No. 19 UNC men's basketball showcases revamped 'Carolina Way' in exhibition opener

By Noah Monroe | November 6

The Carolina Way isn’t dead — it’s just been modified. In Friday night’s 83-55 exhibition win against Elizabeth City State, North Carolina men’s ...

No. 19 UNC displays improved guard play in preseason win

By Cooper Metts | November 6

“I just think it’s harder for the defense to guard us knowing that we can play on and off the ball,” sophomore guard Caleb Love said. “We can ...

No. 19 UNC men's basketball routs Elizatbeth City State, 83-55, in opening exhibition

By Cooper Metts | November 5

In its season-opening exhibition, the North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated in-state opponent Elizabeth City State, 83-55, in the Dean E. Smith ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC men's basketball players excelling in new NBA season

By Daniel Wei | November 1

The 2021-22 NBA season tipped off on Oct. 19 and has already seen a plethora of game-winners, posterizing dunks and smooth crossovers. Here’s how three ...

After disappointing first season, UNC hooper Caleb Love is looking for revenge

By Hunter Nelson | October 14

After inheriting the coveted North Carolina starting point guard position and being tagged as the savior that would revamp the Tar Heels’ dormant offense ...

'It’ll be a lot of fun': Junior Armando Bacot centerpieces new-look UNC offense

By Jeremiah Holloway | October 14

“It’ll be a lot of fun, just playing with the more versatile guys,” junior Armando Bacot said in Tuesday's ACC Tipoff. “It’ll allow us to do ...

Former UNC basketball player Shea Rush thriving off the court in the finance industry

By Asheebo Rojas | October 12

UNC football head coach Mack Brown spoke for all athletes when he said attending the University is a “40-year decision.” One athlete this message ...

Tar Heels Overseas: Several UNC alumni star abroad on the basketball court

By Lauren Baddour | October 7

From Finland to South Korea, these former Tar Heels have played in leagues all over the world since leaving UNC.

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC players look to make their mark in new NBA season

By J Banzet V | October 6

Several former UNC men's basketball players are expected to play big roles in helping their teams inch toward a championship.

Former Tar Heel KJ Smith carving out career as a basketball analyst

By Deven Wackett | September 29

Former North Carolina basketball player KJ Smith — son of NBA Champion, commentator and UNC alumnus Kenny Smith — recently joined the litany of retired ...

$1M grant from Jordan Brand to help Ida B. Wells Society fund more opportunities

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | September 19

The Ida B. Wells Society is an organization dedicated to training reporters and editors of color, particularly in investigative journalism. A recent $1 ...

UNC men's basketball team releases conference schedule for 2021-22 season

By Austin Bean | September 16

The North Carolina men’s basketball team announced its conference schedule for the 2021-2022 season on Thursday.

Analysis: UNC men's basketball enters 2021 with new look, still a staple for students

By Jeremiah Holloway | August 16

With Davis’ elevation to head coach, not only does he bring in his basketball knowledge and style of play, but he also is in a position to be embraced ...

Carolina Athletics announces first group licensing program for UNC athletes

By Lucas Thomae | July 21

On Tuesday, Carolina Athletics announced a group licensing program specifically targeted towards current UNC athletes. Presumably, gone are the days of ...

Graduate guard Cameron Johnson attempts a layup in the first half against Louisville in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Analysis: Cam Johnson, Justin Jackson and a history of UNC players in the NBA Finals

By JC Leser | July 15

UNC has a total of 17 former players that have won the NBA Finals. Six players from UNC have won three or more championships; the most recent player to ...