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ANALYSIS: How does Cameron Johnson fit in with his new team, the Phoenix Suns?

By Matthew Audilet | July 11

The Suns could have picked a player with more upside, but they knew what they were getting when they selected Johnson.

North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) drives the ball during Thursday night's home game against Duke.

Here's all the former Tar Heels that signed new deals this NBA offseason

By Ryan Wilcox | July 10

Thus far, six former Tar Heels have signed new deals in NBA free agency, and four of those players joined new teams.

COLUMN: Michael Jordan is one of the worst owners in the NBA, and now it's obvious

By Ryan Wilcox | July 8

"I’m really sorry to do this, but it’s time to ask that most unholy of questions. Are the Hornets just the Knicks with better PR?"

'A learning experience': Garrison Brooks prepares to lead UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | July 2

Garrison Brooks is sticking around, even though some of UNC's most indelible names have left the court. But, as Brooks steps up to guide the Tar Heels ...

ANALYSIS: Assessing Nassir Little's fit on the Portland Trail Blazers

By Andrew Reynolds | July 1

How can the former Tar Heel help his new team contend for a second straight Western Conference Finals bid?

COLUMN: Examining the reasons for UNC's perplexing draft night

By Jerome Simpson | June 30

In last week's NBA draft, Coby White and Cameron Johnson rose, while Nassir Little fell. Who is to credit? Who is to blame? How did this happen?

Renewed hope: Analyzing the Chicago Bulls' roster and how Coby White can help

By Jerome Simpson | June 25

The Bulls went 22-60 last season. How will former Tar Heel point guard Coby White fare in Chicago?

Men's basketball 2018-19 season in review: ACC title highlights another strong season

By Ryan Wilcox | June 24

The highs and lows – but mostly the highs – of UNC men's basketball in 2018-19, led by a high-scoring Tar Heel triumvirate that helped deliver a share ...

ANALYSIS: Don't overlook returning players for UNC men's basketball

By Jerome Simpson | June 24

A lot has been made of the job head coach Roy Williams did on the recruiting trail this offseason, but here are three returning Tar Heels that will be ...

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Luke Maye, Kenny Williams sign with Bucks, Spurs after NBA Draft

By Ryan Wilcox | June 21

One day after the 2019 NBA Draft, Luke Maye and Kenny Williams have found homes in the professional ranks.

For UNC, an NBA Draft to remember for many different reasons

By Ryan Wilcox | June 21

Perhaps the night wasn’t what Coby White, Cameron Johnson and Nassir Little had anticipated, with each having their own reasons as to why.

PREVIEW: Here's where a few former Tar Heels could end up in the NBA draft

By Sports Desk | June 20

Multiple Tar Heels will be taken in Thursday's NBA draft. Here's where they could end up, and how their careers might look in a few years' time.

Danny Green hoists 2009 national championship

Tar Heels in the pros: Danny Green joins rare company, captures second NBA title

By Matthew Audilet | June 16

On Thursday, Green became one of the few players who’ve won an NCAA title and multiple NBA titles, joining Tar Heel legends Michael Jordan and James ...

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Former UNC guard Seventh Woods to transfer to South Carolina

By Ryan Wilcox | June 7

Seventh Woods will spend his final year of eligibility at South Carolina, he announced Friday.

Over a year later, still few answers in Jalek Felton's departure from North Carolina

By Chapel Fowler | June 2

As former UNC guard Jalek Felton prepares for the NBA Draft, his suspension and withdrawal from the University are still unclear, over a year later.

PREVIEW: DTH sports desk gives its NBA Finals predictions

By Sports Desk | May 30

Who will come out on top? A team who is about to experience their first-time in the NBA Finals a team who has seen the last five years of the NBA Finals? ...

Former UNC guard Seventh Woods is zeroing in on three schools for transfer

By Chapel Fowler | May 30

Seventh Woods will likely announce his transfer decision next week as he narrows his list down to three schools.

Tar Heels in the pros: Danny Green returns to the NBA Finals

By Jerome Simpson | May 30

This NBA Finals, UNC alum Danny Green has a chance to join an exclusive list – players who have an NCAA title and multiple NBA titles.

Former UNC guard Jalek Felton says his 2018 suspension, withdrawal are 'in the past'

By Chapel Fowler | May 26

Following his sudden departure from UNC in 2018, Jalek Felton commented on his experiences on the basketball court following his North Carolina career. ...

COLUMN: Despite what you may think, UNC basketball players are just like you and me

By Jack Frederick | May 22

Maybe you don’t know it yet, but when you step onto campus you’ll realize the basketball players you grew up watching on primetime television aren’t ...