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'No shortcuts to become a great': Cole Anthony putting in the work before his UNC debut

By Madeline Coleman | November 5

The highest-recruited guard in the country, Cole Anthony enters his first season at UNC with tremendous expectations, stepping into the hole left by the ...

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Analysis: Cole Anthony leads group of ball handlers for UNC basketball

By Matt Chilson | November 5

North Carolina men's basketball has almost always been known for its point guards. This year, the primary ball handling duty will fall to star recruit ...

'Thrown into the fire': Garrison Brooks is the reluctant leader of UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | November 5

Junior big man Garrison Brooks is on the verge of leading North Carolina this season as the team’s only returning starter. Brooks, the Tar Heels’ ...

What can Robinson and Rush, holdovers from 2017 title team, teach this year's roster?

By Chapel Fowler | November 5

Brandon Robinson and Shea Rush stand alone on UNC's 18-man roster. As North Carolina’s only two four-year players, they’re the final connection between ...

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Analysis: UNC's big men bring a mix of youth and experience between Brooks and Bacot

By Brian Keyes | November 5

Take a look at what the big men rotation will look like for UNC going into this season. The Tar Heels are highlighted by incoming first-year Armando Bacot ...

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Analysis: Without Brandon Robinson, UNC's new wings could have to step up early

By Ryan Wilcox | November 5

North Carolina basketball was already going to have to lean on a number of new faces on the wing this season; then, senior guard Brandon Robinson went ...

With Keeling and Pierce, UNC basketball again dips into the grad transfer market

By Jared McMasters | November 5

With the addition of Christian Keeling and Justin Pierce, we took a look at the mixed bag of results the North Carolina men's basketball team has seen ...

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Puff Johnson, younger brother of Cameron Johnson, announces commitment to UNC

By Brian Keyes | November 5

Donovan "Puff" Johnson is latest addition to the recruiting class of 2020 for the North Carolina men's basketball team. The younger brother of Cameron ...

Veterans make their presence known in UNC's exhibition vs. Winston-Salem State

By Matt Chilson | November 3

The team's experienced college players – some new to UNC fans, some familiar – will look to keep helping the first-years along when the season begins ...

UNC men's basketball team downs WSSU in only exhibition game of the year

By Parth Upadhyaya and Matt Chilson | November 2

The North Carolina men's basketball team showed off its new look in the exhibition against Winston-Salem State. The team was led by returning veterans ...

Cole Anthony, other new Tar Heels shake off nerves in Winston-Salem State exhibition

By Parth Upadhyaya | November 2

It wasn’t a perfect performance for UNC by any stretch. But Friday night was a time to shake out early season jitters and iron out wrinkles. After all, ...

Word on the street: UNC basketball hosts open practice for students

By Brian Keyes | October 30

Before UNC starts its men's basketball season, The Daily Tar Heel spoke to students about their expectations for the season and who they think the team's ...

What does the NCAA's announcement mean for UNC athletics going forward?

By Ryan Wilcox | October 29

The NCAA announced Tuesday that it will allow athletes to profit off their name and likeness. How could it affect UNC?

The ACC Network's 'All-Access' show portrays the fun side of UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | October 22

The entire first episode of "All Access," especially the Late Night With Roy segment, clearly showed that Roy Williams and his team are here to win, but ...

We broke down UNC basketball's 2020 recruiting class after R.J. Davis' commitment

By Jared McMasters | October 22

With the addition of four-star guard R.J. Davis to North Carolina's 2020 recruiting class, here's a look at how the group could shape out under Roy Williams ...

Oldest living former UNC athlete Bobby Gersten dies at age 99

By Brian Keyes | October 21

The former Tar Heel played for both the baseball and basketball team, and was awarded the Patterson Medal in 1942.

UNC basketball lands 4-star 2020 guard R.J. Davis

By Ryan Wilcox | October 21

The No. 57 player in the class of 2020 is joining UNC's third-ranked incoming class.

UNC picked second in conference, Anthony and Brooks named to preseason All-ACC teams

By Ryan Wilcox | October 11

Cole Anthony and Garrison Brooks win big in the ACC's annual preseason event.

Robinson and Brooks are fitting representatives for UNC at ACC Operation Basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | October 8

Senior guard Brandon Robinson and junior forward Garrison Brooks are preparing to lead the 2019-2020 UNC men's basketball team after representing at the ...

Despite injuries and other obstacles, Roy Williams is up for the challenge this season

By Jared McMasters | October 8

Among others, battling through injuries and finding replacements for last year's top contributors are some of the challenges North Carolina men's basketball ...