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Preview: UNC will need to rely on Brooks, slow down Elijah Hughes to beat Syracuse

By Zachary Crain | February 27

In his last two games for the Orange, Elijah Hughes has combined for 45 points against Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh, two teams that defeated North Carolina ...

'He's a dog': Against N.C. State, Garrison Brooks made sure UNC wouldn't lose

By Brian Keyes | February 26

Throughout the Tar Heels' worst season since 2001-02, Brooks has been the team's steadiest player, scoring key bucket after key bucket for a team that ...

Even in the worst of seasons, UNC basketball proves it has N.C. State's number

By Ryan Wilcox | February 26

You know the head-to-head numbers by heart (even though you claim not to). Under Roy Williams, the Tar Heels have 31 — now 32 — victories over their ...

'I'm stubborn': Roy Williams intent on finishing difficult season strong

By Zachary Crain | February 24

Roy Williams made it clear on his Tuesday presser that neither he nor his team will be giving up despite the Tar Heels' 10-17 record. The Hall of Fame ...

Three takeaways from UNC's seventh consecutive loss, this time to Louisville

By Matt Chilson | February 22

After suffering back-breaking defeats in three of its last four games, the North Carolina basketball team spared its fans of any more heartbreak in Louisville ...

Preview: How UNC basketball can capitalize on Nwora's struggles to beat Louisville

By Jared McMasters | February 19

Attacking the post and taking advantage of ACC Preseason Player of the Year Jordan Nwora's recent slump should be huge factors in North Carolina's matchup ...

Analysis: Putting UNC basketball's 10-16 season in context of program history

By Ryan Wilcox | February 18

With not much to play for besides pride — barring a miracle run in the ACC Tournament — the only question left for North Carolina fans is this: just ...

Three takeaways from UNC basketball's dramatic 77-76 loss to Notre Dame

By Jared McMasters | February 17

For the third time in four games, the North Carolina men's basketball team went down to the wire and couldn't come away with a win. Here are the big takeaways ...

'Just our luck': UNC suffers another tough loss, this time to Virginia

By Parth Upadhyaya | February 16

For the fifth time this year, UNC came up short in a contest that was decided in the final minute of regulation or overtime.

Virginia's Tomas Woldetensae is just the latest to break UNC basketball's heart

By Chapel Fowler | February 16

Virginia guard Tomas Woldetensae became the latest ACC opponent to make his mark on this absurd North Carolina basketball season with a side-stepping, ...

Virginia beats North Carolina men's basketball, 64-62, on game-winning 3-pointer

By Chapel Fowler | February 16

The Tar Heels have now lost five games in a row, and a second at home in heartbreaking fashion after last Saturday’s overtime loss to Duke.

Ahead of Virginia, Roy Williams urges his players to 'want it desperately'

By Parth Upadhyaya | February 15

Williams said his team, which sits dead last in the ACC with a 3-10 record in conference play, has spent more time dwelling on wins and losses instead ...

Preview: How UNC basketball can bounce back against Virginia on Saturday

By Brian Keyes | February 13

After a blow-out loss against Wake Forest, the Tar Heels prepare to take on Virginia and turn their season around.

'We just sucked tonight': UNC basketball hits rock bottom in loss to Wake Forest

By Matt Chilson | February 12

Cole Anthony can’t save this team. Roy Williams can’t save this team. And with one of the most difficult remaining schedules in the ACC, the season ...

Christian Keeling a lone bright spot for UNC basketball in loss to Wake Forest

By Madeline Coleman | February 12

“I expect to win national championships,” Keeling said, “and I’m not going to give up on that.”

North Carolina basketball falls on the road to Wake Forest, 74-57

By Madeline Coleman | February 11

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (10-14, 3-10 ACC) fell to Wake Forest (11-13, 4-10 ACC), 74-57, moving its 2020 record to 2-9.

Column: It's time to grow out of posting degrading comments on athletes' social media

By Madeline Coleman | February 11

“Again you are the worst player to ever dawn a unc uniform absolute disgrace.” “Please transfer.” These are a few of the comments that can be ...

Preview: Here's what UNC will need to do against Wake Forest to rebound from Duke loss

By Jared McMasters | February 10

Converting free throws and solid defense from the Tar Heels will prove to be a pair of decisive factors in Tuesday's matchup against Wake Forest.

By destroying the Tar Heels, Tre Jones writes his name in the history of UNC-Duke

By Brian Keyes | February 9

With one performance, Tre Jones cemented himself as a quintessential player in the long-running saga that is the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry.

'Absolutely devastating': This loss, 98-96 in OT to Duke, is a brutal one for UNC

By Chapel Fowler | February 9

Only like this could Saturday so quickly turn from a night of triumph for UNC to one of tribulation. From a joyful court storm — yes, they even had ...