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After fifth straight loss, UNC's leaders are struggling to cope with their new roles

By Ryan Wilcox | January 23

North Carolina fell to the Hokies in double overtime Wednesday night, 79-77, resulting in a sixth straight ACC loss and leaving UNC's other veteran leaders ...

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Recap: UNC loses fifth game in a row in double overtime at Virginia Tech

By Ryan Wilcox | January 22

The North Carolina men's basketball team lost on a last second shot to Virginia Tech, 79-77, to give the Tar Heels their fifth loss in a row.

What UNC basketball needs to do to beat Virginia Tech and stop its losing streak

By Brian Keyes | January 21

Take a look at what the North Carolina men's basketball team needs to do to stop its current losing streak and defeat Virginia Tech.

At-large hopes down the drain? Three takeaways from UNC basketball's loss to Pitt

By Matt Chilson | January 18

The North Carolina basketball team (8-9, 1-5 ACC) dropped its fourth game in a row this season and fell to Pittsburgh (12-6, 3-4 ACC) on Saturday, 66-52. Here ...

‘A really cool little ecosystem’: A look at the world of UNC basketball Twitter

By Ryan Wilcox | January 17

North Carolina men’s basketball is one of the few college teams in the country that can boast a veritable and vibrant community of amateur pundits, ...

Tar Heels in the pros: Find out how these NBA rookies are doing midway through the year

By Jared McMasters | January 15

Coby White, Cameron Johnson and Nassir Little were all selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft. Here's how the former Tar Heels are making the ...

We waded through UNC basketball's record book again. Here's what we found this time

By Matt Chilson | January 15

From the impressively balanced team of the 1988-1989 season to individual record-holders, like Tyler Hansbrough and Ed Cota, here's what we found while ...

UNC guard Brandon Robinson 'not seriously injured' after two-car crash Saturday night

By Chapel Fowler | January 13

UNC guard Brandon Robinson in two-car accident Saturday night; in a release, UNC said he was not serioulsy injured and received no citation.

North Carolina's players are expected to deliver every night, but when it meant keeping alive the longest home winning streak against a single opponent, the Tar Heels simply couldn't do it. North Carolina, previously 59-0 against the Tigers in Chapel Hill, fell 79-76 in overtime following a late collapse where the Tar Heels shot just 3-16 in the final 5:25 of regulation.

'I'm exhausted right now': After loss, UNC's home streak against Clemson is dead

By Brian Keyes | January 11

North Carolina's players are expected to deliver every night, but when it meant keeping alive the longest home winning streak against a single opponent, ...

'Didn't help them very much': Williams shoulders blame in UNC's 79-76 loss to Clemson

By Jared McMasters | January 11

UNC head coach Roy Williams said that he prefers for his players to foul when they're up three in the closing seconds of regulation to stop opponents ...

Recap: UNC falls to Clemson in overtime, ending 59-game home winning streak against Tigers

By Jared McMasters | January 11

Despite 27 points from senior guard Brandon Robinson, the UNC men's basketball team (8-8, 1-4 ACC) was defeated by Clemson (8-7, 2-3 ACC) in overtime ...

Amid struggling season, UNC isn't focusing on home win streak against Clemson

By Brian Keyes | January 10

At Roy Williams' press conference on Friday, UNC's head coach made it clear he wasn't concerned about his team's home win streak against Clemson, instead ...

Analysis: UNC needs to improve 3-point shooting to salvage season

By Matt Chilson | January 9

The deeper reason for UNC's struggle is pretty simple. They can’t make 3-point shots at the rate Roy Williams' teams normally do.

Roy Williams acknowledges level of talent in UNC’s 73-65 loss to Pittsburgh

By Brian Keyes | January 9

After losing its second game in a row, the North Carolina men's basketball team is faced with a sobering realization.

After UNC's seventh loss of season, the Smith Center paints a bleak postgame scene

By Chapel Fowler | January 9

If any of UNC’s seven losses this season truly cast a shadow of doubt on the team’s NCAA Tournament chances, it was this one. Michigan, Ohio State, ...

Recap: UNC falls to Pittsburgh, 73-65, after Panthers' hot second-half shooting

By Chapel Fowler and Brian Keyes | January 8

In a 73-65 triumph, the Panthers shot 23 of 52 from the field, and nine of 22 from 3-point range, in the second half to again keep head coach Roy Williams ...

After loss to Georgia Tech, the clock is ticking on UNC basketball's season

By Ryan Wilcox | January 4

After more than 13 minutes of game time, a Garrison Brooks hook shot finally ended UNC's field goal drought. North Carolina missed its first 15 shots ...

Recap: Brooks' 35 points not enough as Georgia Tech beats UNC men's basketball, 96-83

By Chapel Fowler | January 4

In a 96-83 loss, the Tar Heels (8-6, 1-2 ACC) never led, trailed at one point by 24 points and allowed the Yellow Jackets to shoot 59 percent from the ...

'Never doubted myself': Jeremiah Francis perseveres, helps UNC to win over Yale

By Parth Upadhyaya | December 31

As the seconds ticked down to single digits on the shot clock, Jeremiah Francis stood in a three-point stance a few feet past half court.

UNC's Roy Williams ties Dean Smith in all-time wins with Yale victory

By Ryan Wilcox | December 31

Before Monday's 70-67 win against Yale, Brandon Robinson was relaxing with his teammates when his eyes flickered toward the flatscreen. There, scrolling ...