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Analysis: These prospects could fill out UNC men's basketball's 2021 recruiting class

By Zachary Crain | June 16

The Tar Heels’ 2020 class sits at No. 2 nationally and is filled with potential NBA prospects, and with forward Garrison Brooks entering his final year ...

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Q&A: UNC grad and USADA head Travis Tygart talks Lance Armstrong case and more

By Ryan Wilcox | June 14

Travis Tygart graduated from UNC in 1993 with a degree in philosophy. Now, he's the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which in 2012 helped expose cyclist ...

Clay Browning, a former graduate assistant coach for UNC football, crowd surfs in the bleacher level student section of the Dean Smith Center before the UNC men's basketball game vs. Duke on March 4, 2017.

Analysis: How the NBA's framework for return could affect college basketball's season

By Jeremiah Holloway | June 11

With the NBA's decision to return to action on July 30, the NCAA will be provided a framework for how to move forward with its college basketball seasons. ...

Dean Smith talks to Vince Carter during the Feb. 27, 1996 game against Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons won 84-60. DTH File/Erik Perel.

Tar Heels in the pros: Here's how the NBA's 22-team return will affect former UNC players

By Zachary Crain | June 9

With the NBA's decision to restart the season on July 31 in Orlando, some of the league's former Tar Heels will be packing their bags and heading to Florida, ...

Analysis: 'What if?' moments that could have won UNC another basketball banner

By Hunter Nelson | June 1

In the NCAA Tournament, a national championship is never guaranteed — even is the team is a No. 1 seed and stacked with NBA talent. Here are two times ...

Ramses runs out of the tunnel before kickoff on Saturday.

Analysis: How the NCAA's decision to allow voluntary return to campus will affect UNC

By Jeremiah Holloway | May 28

With the NCAA’s decision to lift the moratorium on voluntary workouts for three major sports — football and men's and women's basketball — UNC athletics ...

Chapel Hill hotel creates replica of Michael Jordan's Granville Towers room

By Jared McMasters | May 27

The room — fittingly selected to be Room No. 23 in the hotel — will feature Jordan’s actual Granville Towers student ID card, replicas of his posters, ...

Analysis: What UNC might have looked like if John Wall had become a Tar Heel

By Jeremiah Holloway | May 21

In an appearance on the "ALL THE SMOKE" podcast, Wizards guard John Wall said he nearly chose UNC over Kentucky as his college home in 2010. Here's what ...

UNC's Brandon Robinson talks 'The Last Dance,' Roy Williams and postgrad plans

By Ryan Wilcox | May 19

We caught up with Brandon Robinson, who just finished his senior season with UNC men's basketball, to talk "The Last Dance" — ESPN's 10-part documentary ...

Column: Michael Jordan's lasting impact on UNC

By Zachary Crain | May 18

Michael Jordan's impact on UNC goes beyond a game-winning shot in the 1982 National Championship game. His legend and personal brand will continue to ...

UNC fans crowned the best in men's college basketball Twitter vote

By Isaiah Lucas | May 13

After the NCAA canceled all spring competition due to COVID-19, Fox College Hoops created a Twitter bracket to determine who had the best fans in college ...

The Smith Center on Saturday, March 9, 2013 after a game against Duke.

NCAA to allow college athletes to profit from name, image and likeness

By Zachary Crain | April 29

The NCAA Board of Governors is backing a rule change that would allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness, the NCAA announced ...

Analysis: How the 3-point revolution impacted UNC basketball

By Mary Mac Porter | April 23

The 3-point shot has revolutionized the game of basketball. After it was created, low-frequency shots from way outside were not only rewarded but encouraged. Despite ...

Shea Rush looks back at four years on the UNC men's basketball team

By Jake Smith | April 23

To Shea Rush, basketball is central to nearly all of his experiences. He certainly became a better player over the last four years, but he says the program ...

Sophomore guard Caleb Ellis (4) drives to the rim and finishes with contact against Pfeiffer University on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2020.

From JV to walk-on, Caleb Ellis recounts his journey with UNC basketball

By Jake Smith | April 23

“Being a part of Carolina basketball was never about how much playing time I got, for me,” he said, “I was just thankful to be a part of that program ...

The UNC 1957 men's basketball team celebrates its win. Photo courtesy of North Carolina Collection.

North Carolina's own March Madness: Remembering the Dixie Classic

By Eve Maddock | April 23

The Dixie Classic undoubtedly shaped the legacy of North Carolina college basketball fans. This annual three-day period showcased the top talent of the ...

Guard Jeremiah Francis to transfer from UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | April 23

Francis is the second Tar Heel to announce a transfer this month, following Brandon Huffman's announced exit on April 9.

UNC basketball got its first 2021 commit in Dontrez Styles. Who's next?

By PJ Morales | April 21

This past Saturday, the UNC men’s basketball team got its first commitment from the class of 2021 in Dontrez Styles. Here are some of the class of 2021 ...

Analysis: How will UNC men's basketball adapt to the loss of Cole Anthony?

By Jeremiah Holloway | April 19

With the loss of Cole Anthony, the Tar Heels will have to find out what combination of new and returning players will replace the team's leading scorer ...

Dontrez Styles, the No. 1 junior in North Carolina, commits to play for UNC basketball

By Matt Chilson | April 18

The No. 1 junior in North Carolina, Dontrez Styles, has committed to play for UNC, he announced via Instagram Live on Saturday. Styles, a Kinston, North ...