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P.J. Hairston drives the ball down the court.

Duke defense freezes UNC shooters

By Brandon Moree | March 10

There are just four minutes left in the game. Dexter Strickland, the team’s only scholarship senior, makes a tough drive down the lane.

P.J. Hairston hits his stride in his sophomore year

By Brooke Pryor | March 8

Though he grew up 50 miles down I-40 from Chapel Hill, sophomore P.J. Hairston admits that he didn’t always want to be a Tar Heel. But around his late ...

Dexter Strickland goes up for a layup in the final seconds of UNC’s 11-point win against Maryland in College Park. Strickland finished with eight points and six assists.

Tar Heels capitalize on game of runs

By Michael Lananna | March 7

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Winter Storm Saturn was supposed to produce 5 to 8 inches of snow. But by the time North Carolina’s 7 p.m. game tipped off Wednesday, ...

Tar Heels continue success with small lineup

By Brooke Pryor | March 6

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The last time the North Carolina men’s basketball team faced Maryland, it was still working with a typical lineup — two post ...

Basketball lines randomized

By Jordan Bailey | March 4

Students who had been waiting in line for as long as seven hours were angered Sunday when a new policy trial randomized entry into the men’s basketball ...

James Michael McAdoo hangs on the rim after a put-back dunk. McAdoo scored a game high 21 points on 10-15 shooting.

James Michael McAdoo powers through FSU

By Brooke Pryor | March 4

Throughout the North Carolina men’s basketball season, forward James Michael McAdoo has been criticized as being soft, quiet — not aggressive from ...

Reggie Bullock drives the lane in the second half. Bullock had another double-double (20 points and 10 rebounds).

Tar Heels’ hot hands shoot past Seminoles

By Brandon Moree | March 3

In the North Carolina men’s basketball team’s 79-58 win against Florida State Sunday, the Tar Heels put on one of their best shooting showcases of ...

Dexter Strickland dribbles away from his defender against Clemson. Strickland finished with 16 points.

UNC men's basketball uses first-half run to top Tigers 68-59

By Marilyn Payne | March 1

North Carolina’s men’s basketball team started faster than usual on its way to beating Clemson 68-59 Thursday night. Sophomore James Michael McAdoo ...

UNC men's basketball team still looking for balance

By Brandon Moree | February 27

The North Carolina men’s basketball team’s smaller starting lineup, which features P.J. Hairston as a power forward, has both its advantages and its ...

Marcus Paige blows by Scott Wood on the way to the basket during the second half of Saturday’s game. Paige scored 14 points, dished out 11 assists and committed no turnovers against N.C. State.

Paige clutch for UNC in 76-65 win against NC State

By Brooke Pryor | February 24

The traditional role of a point guard is to play unselfishly — to look forward for open teammates, see the floor and direct his teammates.

UNC fends off N.C. State with second-half burst

By Michael Lananna | February 23

N.C. State’s drubbing of North Carolina in Raleigh occurred exactly one month ago — but it might as well have been years ago.

Marcus Paige sets up before attempting a three pointer. Paige was 0-3 from the 3 point line, but contributed with 5 assists and 4 steals.

McAdoo manhandles in McCamish Pavilion at Georgia Tech

By Brooke Pryor | February 20

ATLANTA — When North Carolina coach Roy Williams decided to insert guard P.J. Hairston into the starting lineup at the power forward position, sophomore ...

UNC basketball explodes past Virginia in 93-81 win

By Brandon Moree | February 17

The North Carolina men’s basketball team’s 93-81 win against Virginia on Saturday was, by definition, a shootout. Before Saturday, the Cavaliers ...

New-look lineup leads UNC past Virginia

By Kelly Parsons | February 16

Throughout the first month and a half of North Carolina’s season, coach Roy Williams was confident about four of his five starters.

Dexter Strickland drives to the basket during the first half. Strickland scored 6 points for the Tar Heels to help bring Carolina to a 33-29 lead over Duke at the half.

Tar Heels start fast, fall short

By Kelly Parsons | February 14

DURHAM — It was as if it was too good to be true for North Carolina. After all, an unranked UNC team hadn’t beaten Duke on its own turf since ...

Hairston helped build ?rst-half lead

By Brandon Moree | February 14

DURHAM — The North Carolina men’s basketball team has struggled with slow starts all season long. But that was not the case in Wednesday night’s ...

Duke to host UNC as the battle of Tobacco Road continues on the court

By Brandon Moree | February 12

There are few venues comparable to Cameron Indoor Stadium. And today at 9 p.m., it will be filled to capacity with more than 9,000 fans who want to see ...

Desmond Hubert scored three points in the first half and was scoreless in the second.

Desmond Hubert not blocked by a challenge

By Kelly Parsons | February 12

When North Carolina forward Desmond Hubert tips off tonight against Duke in what will likely be the biggest game in the new starter’s career to date, ...

The North Carolina Tar Heels lead the Duke Blue Devils 43-40 at the half during the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

Mismatch or not, the rivalry resumes

By Brandon Moree | February 11

Though their records and ranks suggest otherwise, the North Carolina men’s basketball team and Duke aren’t as mismatched as they look on paper.

Freshman Joel James goes up against Durham native Julian Gamble.

Miami Hurricanes took early lead, never looked back against Tar Heels

By Brooke Pryor | February 10

The opening minutes of North Carolina’s 87-61 loss to Miami looked eerily similar to the start of the Tar Heels’ overtime win against Virginia Tech ...