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Tar Heels best Bulldogs in UNC-Asheville's new arena

By Brandon Moree | November 13

After the winning the first-ever game on an aircraft carrier just two days prior to its matchup with UNC-Asheville, the No. 1 North Carolina men’s basketball ...

Dexter Stickland shines for Tar Heels in Carrier Classic

By Jonathan Jones | November 13

CORONADO, Calif. — Dexter Strickland entered the year as the glue guy. He was the guy on the team who didn’t get the stats, the acclaim or the attention ...

Tar Heels sink Spartans at Carrier Classic

By Mark Thompson | November 13

There was a game and a tribute Friday night on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson. Shortly after halftime, No. 1 North Carolina had both figured out.

Tar Heels beat Michigan State 67-55 in Carrier Classic

By Mark Thompson | November 11

SAN DIEGO – No. 1 North Carolina defeated Michigan State in the inaugural Carrier Classic game Friday night 67-55.

UNC leads the carrier classic at half 36-25

By Jonathan Jones | November 11

Michigan State out-rebounded and out-hustled North Carolina for most of the first half on Friday night at the Carrier Classic. But the Tar Heels were ...

7,000 fans pack USS Carl Vinson for Carrier Classic

By Jonathan Jones | November 11

Never before has there been a college basketball game aboard an aircraft carrier, so it’s no wonder folks don’t really know where to go.

Marshall ready for UNC season opener

By Mark Thompson | November 11

It was scary at first for Kendall Marshall, because the pain in his back was something he had never felt before.

All Heels on deck: UNC to play on Carrier Classic

By Jonathan Jones | November 11

Kendall Marshall and some of his North Carolina basketball teammates have been inadvertently preparing for the Carrier Classic since the end of the regular ...

UNC and Duke basketball alumni will play a charity game on Nov. 17.

By Jonathan Jones | November 7

The NBA lockout has forced a lot of professionals to get creative with how they spend their time this offseason. Some have gone overseas to play basketball ...

Bullock’s return will boost guard play

By Kelly Parsons | November 3

During the North Carolina men’s basketball team’s exhibition win against UNC-Pembroke on Oct. 28, sophomore guard Reggie Bullock and four freshmen ...

New coach Turgeon has big shoes to ?ll

By James Pike | November 3

Change has swept through Maryland during the offseason, and the Terrapins will need to adapt in order to be successful in the ACC. New head coach Mark ...

Duke looks to make up for lost talent

By Zach Hamilton | November 3

Duke enters this season ranked No.6 even after losing more than half of last year’s offensive production. In order to maintain that top 10 ranking, ...

Tigers focus on defensive skill

By Chris Moore | November 3

After winning 22 games last season in coach Brad Brownell’s first year, Clemson has found an identity it hopes to extend this season.

New leader of the Pack

By Jonathan LaRowe | November 3

A new era has dawned for the North Carolina State basketball program, and with it comes new expectations for a fan base that is desperate for something ...

Healthy Scott to lead Cavaliers

By Matt Cox | November 3

Virginia had not been picked to finish fourth or better in the ACC since the 2001-2002 season, when the conference had nine teams. But this year, the ...

Virginia Tech hopes for NCAA return

By Jonathan LaMantia | November 3

Despite the loss of last year’s leading scorers Malcolm Delaney and Jeff Allen, Virginia Tech junior point guard Erick Green expects better basketball ...

Hurricanes adjust to new coaching style

By Henry Gargan | November 3

North Carolina hasn’t forgotten its last encounter with Miami. A buzzer-beating Tyler Zeller layup was all that prevented an early UNC exit from the ...

Harrison Barnes: Back for more

By Mark Thompson | November 3

The scene was like something from Hoosiers. It’s not a perfect comparison, but it will do. Harrison Barnes filled the role of Jimmy Chitwood, not ...

Seminoles aim to reach uncharted highs

By Brooke Pryor | November 3

A heartbreaking overtime loss is one thing. But when the loss comes in the NCAA tournament with the game-winner dropping through the net as hopes to advance ...

Georgia Tech looks to rebuild under Gregory

By Ryan Davis | November 3

Although Georgia Tech is undergoing a much-needed overhaul of its basketball program, new head coach Brian Gregory is saying all the right things thus ...