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Freshman trio brings potential to UNC

By Mark Thompson | November 4

Potential: for most of North Carolina’s past freshmen classes, it’s a measure of what could be. For this year’s class, it’s a measure of what ...

Frontcourt to rely on Henson, Zeller

By Kevin Minogue | November 4

Tipping the scales at 210 pounds, John Henson will be one of the lightest big men in college basketball this season. He’ll also be among those who have ...

Jackson leads same Boston College team

By Aaron Taube | November 4

Boston College finished last season eighth in the ACC standings and ninth in scoring offense, scoring defense and turnover margin. This year’s squad ...

Yellow Jackets continue without Favors, Lawal

By R. Thomas Cocca | November 4

With the help of Derrick Favors and Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech streaked through the ACC tournament last year, falling just four points short of taking down ...

The UNC women’s basketball team unveils its pink uniforms after its introduction at Late Night with Roy.

Late Night with Roy kicks off the season with dancing, skits

By Megan Walsh | October 17

Projected on white sheets dangling from the ceiling of the Smith Center on Friday, shadowy images of the North Carolina men’s basketball team preceded ...

John Henson goes up for a block against junior Justin Watts. Henson put on 20 pounds in the offseason to increase his post presence.

Harrison Barnes impressive in UNC Basketball debut

By Aaron Taube | October 17

Early in Friday night’s “Blue vs.

Roy Williams not a proponent of sports agents

By Jonathan Jones | October 14

The most memorable moment in Roy Williams’ life was not when he hoisted the 2005 National Championship trophy in St. Louis. Nor was it when he held ...

Will Graves averaged 9.8 points per game last year and third-leading scorer. He is the lone scholarship senior back from last year’s squad.

Will Graves dismissed from basketball team

By Mark Thompson | October 8

North Carolina wingman Will Graves was dismissed from the men’s basketball team Thursday after failing to comply with team rules, coach Roy Williams ...

Dean Smith's influence off the court

By Jonathan Jones | July 21

Three legends of North Carolina basketball are all in accord when it comes to one thing — they wouldn’t be where they are today without Dean Smith. The ...

Ed davis, selected 13th overall by the toronto raptors in the NBA draft, heads north to a team filled with
uncertainty in the post. Both starting forwards might leave this offseason, as well as three reserve big men.

Davis possibly to start in NBA

By Jonathan Jones | June 30

When highly touted high school recruit Ed Davis entered UNC in 2008, he was the Tar Heels’ sixth man for most of the national championship season. Now ...

Europe is an option for 2 former Heels

By Jonathan Jones | June 30

Ed Davis isn’t the only former Tar Heel that may need a passport. After being selected by the Toronto Raptors as the 13th pick in the 2010 NBA Draft ...

UNC forward Will Graves undergoes ankle surgery

By From staff and wire reports | June 17

UNC men’s basketball forward Will Graves underwent surgery to remove scar tissue from his right ankle on June 9, coach Roy Williams said.

Well done, Roy. Seek big talent to fill big shoes.

By Ryan Watts | May 27

We were all shocked when the Wear twins left UNC and its men’s basketball program, and we may never find out the real reason why.

For Ed Davis, picking the draft an easy decision

April 15

On Monday morning, the North Carolina athletic department made official what was decided shortly after a broken left wrist ended his season in mid-February ...

Sophomore Ed Davis decided to skip his final two seasons at North Carolina to enter the NBA Draft. DTH/Phong Dinh

Ed Davis to forgo final two seasons

By Jonathan Jones | April 13

Larry Drew II was apparently surprised. “Wtf @eddavis32 youre leaving?!?!?,” the North Carolina point guard Tweeted Monday afternoon.

Ed Davis enters NBA Draft

By David Reynolds | April 12

Sophomore forward Ed Davis has declared for the NBA Draft, according to an email from the North Carolina athletic department.

Dayton’s Marcus Johnson soars high above the rim. He was named to the NIT’s all-tournament team. DTH/Katherine Vance

Dayton ends UNC's Season

By Powell Latimer | April 5

In the NIT finals, North Carolina came crashing back to earth. For almost three weeks, the Tar Heels were able to forget about their disappointing season. ...

Future Tar Heel Harrison Barnes is expected to give UNC a lift.

Postseason leaves UNC men's basketball with hope

By David Reynolds | April 5

Immediately following his team’s loss in the finals of the National Invitation Tournament, North Carolina coach Roy Williams wasn’t in the mood to ...

North Carolina junior Will Graves scored a team-high 25 points in UNC’s 79-68 loss to Dayton. DTH Photos/Katherine Vance

UNC falls one game short of redemption

By David Reynolds | April 5

NEW YORK — During its run to the NIT finals, North Carolina had made a habit out of coming back.In all four games before the championship, UNC staged ...

Slideshow: UNC vs. Dayton

By Katherine Vance | April 2

Photos from the NIT championship game.