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Three Washington players to look out for in UNC's second-round matchup

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | March 23

COLUMBUS, OH — Hours before the No. 1 seed North Carolina men's basketball team knocked off No. 16 seed Iona, Washington similarly put the clamps on ...

'Come back out there firing': Cameron Johnson leads UNC's second-half turnaround

By Holt McKeithan | March 23

COLUMBUS, OH — When Cameron Johnson walked off the Nationwide Arena court in Columbus, Ohio, to the locker room at halftime, top-seeded North Carolina ...

‘It just feels amazing’: Nassir Little shines in NCAA Tournament debut for UNC

By Ryan Wilcox | March 23

In what was mostly a game of two halves, first-year wing Nassir Little was the lone constant.

No. 1 seed UNC stops trying to 'be cool' in second half of 88-73 win over Iona

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | March 23

COLUMBUS, OH — The way Roy Williams would have you hear it, there’s nothing he hates more in life than someone trying to “be cool.”

Second half fuels No. 1 seed North Carolina basketball past No. 16 seed Iona, 88-73

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle and Holt McKeithan | March 22

COLUMBUS, OH — Graduate guard Cameron Johnson led the North Carolina men’s basketball team with 21 points as No. 1 seed UNC defeated No. 16 seed Iona, ...

HALFTIME: Thanks to strong 3-point shooting, Iona leads UNC, 38-33

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle and Holt McKeithan | March 22

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former Tar Heels looking to finish seasons strong before NBA playoffs

By Jared McMasters | March 21

With the NBA playoffs in sight, here's an update on UNC's former basketball stars.

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Breaking down Washington and Utah State, potential Midwest Region opponents for UNC

By Jack Frederick | March 21

This Friday, UNC's men's basketball team will play against the No. 16 seed Iona. If they win, they will go up against Washington or Utah State. Both are ...

Breaking down Iona, UNC's first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | March 20

Here's what you need to know about Iona before the opening tip in Columbus, Ohio.

Roy Williams named USA TODAY Sports National Coach of the Year

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | March 19

Roy Williams was named the USA Today Sports National Coach of the Year, the publication announced on Tuesday morning.

Roy Williams comments on UNC receiving No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | March 18

"We have to be ready to play the first day," Williams said in the team statement. "If you play your tail off the first day, perhaps they’ll let ...

UNC women's basketball earns first NCAA Tournament bid in four years

By Ryan Wilcox | March 18

North Carolina women's basketball will face No. 8 seed California in Waco, Texas on Saturday.

UNC earned a No. 1 seed in the Midwest. Who stands between the team and a Final Four?

By Holt McKeithan | March 18

Here’s what you need to know about four opponents UNC could see on its road to a 21st Final Four.

How UNC captured the third No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament

By Jack Frederick | March 17

The North Carolina men's basketball team locked in a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament based on its strong resume this season.

'The No. 1 pick for a reason': Zion Williamson too much for UNC in ACC semifinals

By Chapel Fowler | March 16

“He's the No. 1 pick for a reason,” Garrison Brooks said of Zion Williamson, who had 31 points in Duke's win. “It just shows.”

For UNC graduating players, motivation follows loss to Duke in ACC Tournament

By Ryan Wilcox | March 16

CHARLOTTE – It wasn’t the night they had envisioned, but for North Carolina’s graduating players – forward Luke Maye and guards Kenny Williams ...

'We've got six more games': UNC players look at bigger picture after loss to Duke

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | March 16

As the North Carolina men’s basketball team sat in the locker room following a last-second 74-73 defeat to Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals at ...