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UNC men's basketball fans send off team as Tar Heels depart on quest for redemption

By Sam Doughton | March 29

They came in droves. Lined up against the barriers, faithful fans buzzed patiently, waiting to catch a glimpse of the men’s basketball players before ...

Film Review: Breaking down Luke Maye's historic buzzer beater

By John Bauman | March 27

This play needs no introduction. Luke Maye’s game-winning shot to beat Kentucky on Sunday is an all-timer.

The UNC basketball team swarms Luke Maye (32) after winning the NCAA Elite Eight game against Kentucky in Memphis on Sunday.

Students are making their travel plans to Phoenix for the Final Four game

By Nicole Booth | March 27

The UNC men's basketball team has made it to the Final Four. Now students are taking on the task of making it to Phoenix to cheer on the team.

UNC men's basketball gets taste of redemption in Elite Eight win over Kentucky

By C Jackson Cowart | March 27

There was no NCAA Championship, which the North Carolina men’s basketball team has craved since falling 4.7 seconds short a season ago.

Unlikely hero Luke Maye sends UNC men's basketball to Final Four with buzzer beater

By Brendan Marks | March 27

Rewind back to that moment: How, in the midst of a funnel of navy blue shirts and with an entire orchestra of boos serenading the North Carolina men’s ...

Word on the Street: Do you have any game day traditions?

By Grace Caroline Larcade | March 26

With the NCAA tournament going on, students have different traditions to watch the Tar Heels play. Staff writer Grace Caroline Larcade asked students, ...

North Carolina forward Luke Maye (32) celebrates in the closing moments of the team's 39-point victory over Texas Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Friday.

Luke Maye's buzzer beater sends UNC men's basketball to Final Four in win over Kentucky

By C Jackson Cowart | March 26

MEMPHIS — In a rematch of college basketball's most exciting game this season, Luke Maye hit a long 2-pointer with 0.3 seconds to cap off a thrilling ...

North Carolina guard Joel Berry (2) drives in on a Butler defender during their Sweet 16 matchup on Friday.

Joel Berry tasked with stopping De'Aaron Fox ahead of Elite Eight matchup with Kentucky

By Brendan Marks | March 25

MEMPHIS — The checklist is lengthy, of everything the North Carolina men’s basketball team brings on its road trips: Kennedy Meeks’ favorite pair ...

UNC guard Kenny Williams (24) defends Kentucky freshman guard Malik Monk (5) as he drives to the basket at the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday.

Malik Monk still unsolvable for UNC men's basketball defense

By C Jackson Cowart | March 25

MEMPHIS — Nothing strikes fear in the North Carolina men’s basketball team quite like Malik Monk. No, he doesn’t haunt the Tar Heels’ dreams quite ...

Joel Berry brings the pain in UNC men's basketball's Sweet 16 win over Butler

By C Jackson Cowart | March 25

MEMPHIS — For the second time in three games, Joel Berry was scared. The North Carolina guard was finally at full strength for his team’s Sweet 16 ...

Luke Maye's career night commands attention in UNC men's basketball's Sweet 16 win over Butler

By Brendan Marks | March 24

MEMPHIS — They announced his arrival in grandiose fashion, making a marvel of his entrance after his marvel of a performance. Or, something like that. ...

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) lunges for a loose ball against Butler in the Sweet 16 matchup in Memphis on Friday.

UNC men's basketball buries Butler for spot in Elite Eight

By C Jackson Cowart | March 24

MEMPHIS — With the nation's eyes on the next opponent, the North Carolina men's basketball team took care of Butler, 92-80, in Friday's Sweet 16 game ...

Butler first-year Kamar Baldwin (3) celebrates with fans. North Carolina will face Butler in the third round of the NCAA tournament on Friday evening. Photo courtesy Jimmy Lafakis.

What to expect as UNC men's basketball takes on Butler

By Jeremy Vernon | March 24

The top-seeded North Carolina men's basketball team will look to keep its redemption tour rolling against No. 4 seed Butler in the Sweet 16 at 7:09 p.m. tonight. ...

Former UNC guard Marcus Paige (4) returned to the state with the Salt Lake City Stars to take on the Greensboro Swarm. Greensboro defeated Salt Lake City 104-99. Here, Paige talks with former N.C. State guard Cat Barber (7).

Warm welcome greets Marcus Paige in his return to North Carolina

By John Bauman | March 24

Marcus Paige couldn’t help but smile. He stepped on the court Thursday night for the 42nd time in the 2016-17 season in a navy Salt Lake City Stars ...

North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) goes up for a lay in against Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday.

FILM REVIEW: The play call that saved the season for UNC men's basketball

By John Bauman | March 20

When Arkansas’ Jaylen Barford scored a layup to put the Razorbacks up 65-60 with 3:28 remaining in the second half of Sunday’s game, it wasn't hyperbole ...

Word on the Street: Chapel Hill was voted the No. 1 city for college basketball

By Gregory Hall | March 20

Chapel Hill is number one in WalletHub.com's new list of the best and worst cities for college basketball fans. Durham ranked number three. Staff Writer ...

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) is embraced by guard Kenny Williams on the bench at the end of the team's victory of Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday.

Meeks' tip-in helps UNC escape game with Sweet 16 berth

By Brendan Marks | March 20

Think about everything going on in that moment: siren blaring, thousands of butts rising all at once out of thousands of seats, a parade of pom-poms ruffling ...

North Carolina wing Theo Pinson (1) and guard Nate Britt (0) celebrate after defeating Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday. Trailing 65-60 with 3:28 left, UNC closed the game on a 12-0 run to beat Arkansas.

UNC men's basketball refuses to let season end with 72-65 win over Arkansas

By C Jackson Cowart | March 20

Isaiah Hicks pondered his career, which was potentially four minutes from finality. He exchanged glances with Kennedy Meeks. They weren’t ready for ...

UNC men's basketball escapes Arkansas, advances to Sweet 16

By C Jackson Cowart | March 19

GREENVILLE, S.C. — In a game that looked like the end of its season, the North Carolina men's basketball team rallied against Arkansas to muster a 72-65 ...

North Carolina guard Joel Berry (2) drives in against Texas Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Friday.

What to expect when Arkansas faces UNC men's basketball

By C Jackson Cowart | March 18

GREENVILLE, S.C. —After a 39-point rout in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the North Carolina men's basketball team faces its next challenge ...