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Recap: UNC first-years combine for 42 in win over Oregon in Battle 4 Atlantis

By Ryan Wilcox | November 29

The No. 6 North Carolina men's basketball team (6-1) survived a late rally and defeated Oregon (6-2) in the third-place game of the Battle 4 Atlantis ...

UNC comeback falls short against Michigan after fatal second-half cold stretch

By Emily Holler | November 28

Exactly one year after an 84-67 loss, the No. 6 North Carolina men’s basketball team again fell to the Wolverines, 73-64, on Thursday in the semifinals ...

Recap: Comeback effort falls short as UNC loses to Michigan in Battle 4 Atlantis

By Ryan Wilcox | November 28

A furious comeback effort fell short for the No. 6 North Carolina men's basketball team (5-1), which fell to Michigan (6-0) on Thursday, 73-64, in the ...

In Battle 4 Atlantis, Brandon Robinson's return propels UNC to win over Alabama

By Emily Holler | November 27

Undistracted by sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters, the No. 6 North Carolina men's basketball team welcomed back senior guard Brandon Robinson ...

Garrison Brooks' 20 points lead the way for UNC in 76-67 win over Alabama

By Ryan Wilcox | November 27

The No. 6 North Carolina men's basketball team (5-0) knocked off Alabama (2-3) in its first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas on ...

Leaky Black tightens up defense for UNC in sloppy 75-61 win over Elon

By Jared McMasters | November 21

In another sloppy start for the North Carolina men's basketball team, it wasn't Cole Anthony's scoring heroics that bailed the team out against Elon. ...

Armando Bacot's sense of urgency helps UNC avoid upset against Elon

By Parth Upadhyaya | November 21

The Tar Heels trailed the Phoenix at halftime, 33-32, but came out with a different energy in the second half, largely thanks to Bacot setting the tone. "I ...

UNC defeats Elon, 75-61, behind Armando Bacot's 22 points and 14 rebounds

By Jared McMasters | November 20

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Elon on Wednesday night, 75-61, overcoming a slow start in the first half. First-year center Armando ...

We waded through UNC basketball's 427-page record book. Here's what we found

By Jared McMasters | November 18

Brush up on the UNC men's basketball records that could help you give your friend group the edge it's been looking for at your next Trivia Night.

UNC's Armando Bacot records first career double-double in win over Gardner-Webb

By Madeline Coleman | November 16

Even during a sloppy team game, first-year forward Armando Bacot had a career night with his first collegiate double-double. But head coach Roy Williams ...

For UNC, a sloppy win against Gardner-Webb could be a sign of bigger problems

By Brian Keyes | November 16

It was a close win for North Carolina against Gardner-Webb, much closer than it should have been. Through three games, the Tar Heels have struggled to ...

UNC basketball defeats Gardner-Webb in messy 77-61 win

By Madeline Coleman and Brian Keyes | November 16

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (3-0) won a sloppy Friday evening game against Gardner-Webb, 77-61. First-year guard Cole Anthony led the way ...

'It's who we have': Roy Williams, UNC facing unprecedented injury problems this season

By Ryan Wilcox | November 13

When asked if he's ever had to face an injury bug this vicious, Williams kept it simple. "No," he said.

On a familiar court, Justin Pierce's 18 points help UNC basketball to win over UNCW

By Ryan Wilcox | November 8

It would’ve been easy for the Tar Heels to let one get away from them in Trask Coliseum. Luckily, though, they had someone who had been there before ...

UNC basketball downs UNCW in road battle behind Anthony, Pierce and Brooks

By Ryan Wilcox | November 8

The No. 9 North Carolina men's basketball team (2-0) won its first road game of the season against UNCW (1-1) on Friday, 78-62. First-year guard Cole ...

Cole Anthony ditches the glasses, dons his cape in season-opening Notre Dame win

By Ryan Wilcox | November 7

Anthony scored 23 after halftime to key a 32-13 run in the Tar Heels’ eventual 76-65 win. His 34 points were a game-high, and a record for a UNC debut, ...

Andrew Platek has a career night by doing the little things for UNC basketball

By Chapel Fowler | November 6

Andrew Platek had the best game of his career in No. 9 North Carolina’s 76-65 win over Notre Dame, putting up eight points, four rebounds and two assists ...

UNC defeats Notre Dame 76-65 behind record-breaking game from Cole Anthony

By Ryan Wilcox and Chapel Fowler | November 6

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Notre Dame in the team's season opener, behind a record-breaking 34 points from first-year guard Cole ...

Before Notre Dame opener, Roy Williams addresses Robinson injury and inexperience

By Matthew Audilet | November 5

Heading into its season opener against Notre Dame Wednesday night, the North Carolina men’s basketball team has a number of question marks, including ...

'A perfect role for him': Kendall Marshall takes next step on UNC coaching staff

By Parth Upadhyaya | November 5

After five years in the NBA, former UNC point guard Kendall Marshall returned to Chapel Hill in 2017 to finish his bachelor's degree, with the goal of ...