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Senior guard Marcus Paige (5) signals to his teammates during last weekend's home game against Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels beat the Panthers 85-54.

UNC men's basketball prepare for Ingram, Blue Devils

By C Jackson Cowart | February 16

As if the North Carolina men's basketball team needs any more motivation against its crosstown rival, the numbers paint a compelling picture.

UNC vs Pittsburgh basketball game on Feb.14th

‘When we play like that, I feel like we can’t be beat’

By C Jackson Cowart | February 14

As Marcus Paige sprinted down the court on a routine fast break, doubt crept into his mind.

UNC men's basketball rights the ship in 85-64 win against Pittsburgh

By Jeremy Vernon | February 14

Coming off of a tough three-game road trip that doubled it's loss total for the season, the No. 9 North Carolina men's basketball team looked to rebound ...

UNC men's basketball escapes Boston College with 68-65 win

By C Jackson Cowart | February 10

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Nothing cures the ills of a losing streak quite like a trip to Chestnut Hill.

UNC men's basketball defies adversity in chaotic win over Boston College

By C Jackson Cowart | February 10

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — This wasn’t supposed to happen – not like this.

UNC men's basketball ‘out-toughed’ by Fighting Irish

By Pat James | February 7

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As the Notre Dame fans celebrated on the Purcell Pavilion court and silence filled the North Carolina locker room, Brice Johnson ...

A year later, Smith's story lives on

By David Allen Jr. | February 7

You’ve heard the stories.

Notre Dame hands UNC men's basketball second consecutive loss

By Pat James | February 6

SOUTH BEND, IND. — With less than three minutes left in the first half, the No. 2 North Carolina men’s basketball team led Notre Dame by 15 points ...

Perfect ACC season not in the Cards for UNC men's basketball

By Carlos Collazo | February 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Marcus Paige had a good look from beyond the 3-point arc on North Carolina’s first offensive possession Monday night against Louisville. ...

Justin Jackson (44) drives past Louisville defenders during Monday night's loss.

Louisville deals UNC men's basketball its first ACC loss

By Brendan Marks | February 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kennedy Meeks was frustrated. He threw his head back in frustration, squinting his eyes and pursing his lips to one side.

Isaiah Hicks' first 2016 start passes without fanfare

By Logan Ulrich | January 31

Isaiah Hicks sat in the North Carolina locker room. The lanky forward already knew he would be making his first start of the season Saturday against ...

Marcus Paige revives his shot

By C Jackson Cowart | January 31

It once was lost but now is found.

UNC men's basketball thumps Boston College

By Logan Ulrich | January 30

Before North Carolina's game against Boston College on Saturday, the Tar Heels were favored to win by as many as 26 points. The prediction turned out ...

Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball during North Carolina’s home game against Wake Forest.

UNC men's basketball prepares to take on struggling Eagles

By Brendan Marks | January 29

Coach Roy Williams has never started this well. At least not in ACC play. His No. 2 North Carolina men’s basketball team is the last undefeated team ...

7 quick hits from UNC's gritty road win against Virginia Tech

By Logan Ulrich | January 24

After the No. 1 team in the nation, Oklahoma, lost to Iowa State earlier in the week, the No. 2 North Carolina men's basketball team had the chance ...

$Senior guard Marcus Paige (5) drives the ball towards the basket. This was Paige’s first game back after suffering a fracture to his non-shooting hand.$

Marcus Paige's baffling shooting slump continues

By Ben Coley | January 21

In the past couple of decades, Coach Roy Williams has overseen the growth of several talented players. From Paul Pierce and Kirk Hinrich in his days at ...

Freshman guard Bryant Crawford (13) is double-teamed by Joel Berry (2) and Isaiah Hicks (4) during Wednesday night’s game in Chapel Hill.

Defensive struggles leave Tar Heels unsatisfied

By Ben Coley | January 21

In the 2015-16 season, the No. 2 North Carolina men’s basketball team has intimidated its opponents with a lightning-quick tempo and a dangerously explosive ...

Brice Johnson scores 27 as UNC men's basketball beats Wake Forest 83-68

By C Jackson Cowart | January 20

The race to the top continues. After No. 1 Oklahoma's loss Monday night, the North Carolina men’s basketball team entered the Smith Center on Wednesday ...

Q&A with UNC men's basketball recruit Brandon Robinson

By Jeremy Vernon | January 20

Brandon Robinson became the second recruit from the Class of 2016 to commit to the North Carolina men's basketball team when he chose the Tar Heels over ...

30 years of hoops at the Smith Center

January 19

On March 6, 2005, the North Carolina men’s basketball team overcame a nine-point deficit with three minutes left to beat Duke 75-73.