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North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) claps for fellow senior Nate Britt as he gives a speech on Senior Night.

Isaiah Hicks breaks on-court silence with 21 points in UNC men's basketball win over Duke

By C Jackson Cowart | March 6

Isaiah Hicks’ redemptive performance helped No. 5 UNC bury No. 17 Duke, 90-83, in arguably his best showing of the season.

Joel Berry has night to remember in 28-point performance against Duke

By Logan Ulrich | March 6

Joel Berry still remembers. Last year, with the final seconds ticking down, he had the ball and the chance to seal the win against Duke in the Smith ...

North Carolina wing Justin Jackson (44) has been named the ACC Player of the Year.

Justin Jackson named 2017 ACC Player of the Year

By John Bauman | March 5

North Carolina wing Justin Jackson was named the 2017 ACC Player of the Year on Sunday.

North Carolina players Justin Jackson (44), Joel Berry (2) and Nate Britt (0) are all smiles after the men's basketball team's victory over Duke on Saturday night.

Berry's 28 leads UNC men's basketball to 90-83 win over Duke

By C Jackson Cowart | March 4

In another classic entry of a storied rivalry, the North Carolina men's basketball team held off Duke in the final minutes to claim a 90-83 win on Saturday ...

Justin Jackson (44) goes up for a shot against Duke in the first half.

3 keys for No. 5 UNC men's basketball against No. 17 Duke

By C Jackson Cowart | March 4

Tonight, the North Carolina men's basketball team finishes its regular season in a home clash with Duke at the Smith Center at 8:20 p.m.

A change in perspective: Theo Pinson’s tumultuous ride back

By Jeremy Vernon | March 3

Theo Pinson couldn’t resist.

Forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles around sophomore forward Luke Maye (32) on Feb. 9. The Tar Heels take on the Blue Devils again on Saturday.

What to expect when No. 5 UNC faces No. 17 Duke

By Logan Ulrich | March 3

With one game left in the regular season, here’s what to watch for on Saturday at 8:20 p.m. as the No. 5 North Carolina men’s basketball team (25-6, ...

North Carolina guard Joel Berry (2) and wings Justin Jackson (44) and Theo Pinson (1) walk back to the locker room after losing to UVA 53-43 on Monday.

UNC men's basketball can't overcome Virginia defense in lowest scoring output since 1979

By Jeremy Vernon | February 28

For all that went wrong, the North Carolina men's basketball team was still right there.

UNC men's basketball struggles offensively, falls to Virginia 53-43

By Brendan Marks | February 27

CHARLOTTESVILLE —The No. 5 North Carolina men’s basketball team fell 53-43 to No. 23 Virginia on Monday night in Charlottesville. UNC hasn’t beaten ...

North Carolina wing Theo Pinson (1) looks for an open pass around a defender from UVA during the game on Feb. 18.

UNC men's basketball's passing in Pittsburgh clinches ACC share

By John Bauman | February 27

PITTSBURGH — Each time the North Carolina men’s basketball team gets an assist, the bench stands and points to the passer.

UNC men's basketball cruises past Pittsburgh, 85-67

By John Bauman | February 25

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Pittsburgh, 85-67, on Saturday in the Petersen Events Center in the Panthers' final home game of the ...

UNC men's basketball leads Pittsburgh, 40-28, at halftime

By John Bauman | February 25

The North Carolina men's basketball team leads Pittsburgh, 40-28, at halftime at the Petersen Events Center. Here are three things to know from the first ...

UNC guard Joel Berry (2) goes up for a layup over Cameron Johnson (23) in the final moments against Pittsburgh on Jan. 30.

What to expect when No. 8 UNC men's basketball takes on Pittsburgh

By John Bauman | February 23

The North Carolina men’s basketball team will play at Pittsburgh tomorrow at noon. The No. 8 Tar Heels and the Panthers have already played once this ...

Post-practice shooting contests propel Jackson in UNC men's basketball win over Louisville

By Brendan Marks | February 23

The Smith Center’s empty. Well, not quite empty, but most of the North Carolina men’s basketball team has trickled out after practice.

UNC men's basketball uses strong second half to blow by Louisville

By Jeremy Vernon | February 22

The No. 8 North Carolina men's basketball team defeated No. 7 Louisville, 74-63, inside the Smith Center on Wednesday night.

Donovan Mitchell (45) goes up to lay in the ball against Clemson. The Tar Heels play Louisville on Wednesday night. Photo by Laurel Slaughter/The Louisville Cardinal.

What to expect when No. 8 UNC men's basketball takes on No. 7 Louisville

By Jeremy Vernon | February 22

The No. 8 North Carolina men’s basketball team hosts No. 7 Louisville at 9 p.m. tonight in the Smith Center. The Cardinals trail the Tar Heels by one ...

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) attempts to work away from a Virginia defender under the basket Saturday.

FILM REVIEW: How Kennedy Meeks learned to beat Virginia's double-teams for UNC men's basketball

By John Bauman | February 20

Here’s how UNC's senior center Kennedy Meeks improved just over the course of 40 minutes when Virginia tried to double team him in the post.

Justin Jackson taps into potential with 18-point first half for UNC men's basketball against Virginia

By C Jackson Cowart | February 20

Justin Jackson stood at the top of the key, begging for the ball.

No. 10 North Carolina forward Tony Bradley (5) reaches up in an attempt to block No. 14 Virginia guard London Perrantes (32) during Saturday night’s game in the Smith Center.

UNC men's basketball sees shades of Maui in win over Virginia

By Logan Ulrich | February 20

Since the team plane touched down on the mainland, the No. 10 North Carolina men’s basketball team has been trying to find its way back to Maui.

Senior Nate Britt (0) goes up for a shot against a UVA defender on Saturday night.

Suffocating defense powers North Carolina's 65-41 win against Virginia

By Logan Ulrich | February 18

Cold marble typically shows as much emotion as Justin Jackson does when he plays. The junior forward for the North Carolina basketball team wears a look ...