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Hubert Davis is 'just stating facts' following UNC's 63-57 loss to Duke

By Shelby Swanson | February 5

“The stat that I’m looking at is, going into the game, we’ve shot more free throws than any other opponent in our conference,” Davis said. “We ...

UNC men's basketball loses to Duke in Cameron Indoor, 63-57, in first game of Scheyer era

By Lucas Thomae | February 4

Aside from the intensity of this rivalry matchup, UNC and Duke came into this game tied for sixth place in the ACC. UNC couldn't find the offense it needed ...

Bacot by the numbers: UNC big man reaches new heights in fourth year in Chapel Hill

By Emory Lyda | February 4

Beyond the scope of UNC’s program, there is a strong argument for Bacot being the best rebounding big in the country since arriving at Chapel Hill. ...

Meet the stat keeper of nearly 100 UNC-Duke games

By Shelby Swanson | February 3

“He knows every person around these games,” Jay Bilas said. “He is a joy of the league. Every time you walk into an arena, Fred is there.”

With top recruitment classes, UNC and Duke first-years have differing starts to season

By Evan Rogers | February 3

With new faces taking over the helm of North Carolina and Duke basketball over the past two years, a new era of recruiting has begun for both programs. ...

Preview: Three keys to a UNC men's basketball victory over Duke in Cameron Indoor

By Matthew Maynard | February 3

A look at the keys to a UNC victory in Durham this weekend. The Tar Heels have to contain first-year center Kyle Filipowski who has been ...

Rivalry Preview: The numbers that have defined UNC men's basketball's season so far

By Daniel Wei | February 3

For a team still looking to find it's offensive rhythm, here is a look at several stats that have defined UNC's 15-6 start to the year.

Rivalry Preview: A look at the guards taking the floor when UNC heads to Duke

By Brendan Lunga | February 3

Here is a look at the guards who will make an impact on the next chapter of the Tobacco Road rivalry.

Q&A: ESPN analyst Jay Bilas speaks on the UNC-Duke rivalry, his favorite moments

By Shelby Swanson | February 3

"That’s kind of the cool thing about (the rivalry), is all the great teams and all the great players, a number of which have been national player of ...

Midseason report card: How the UNC men's basketball team has played thus far

By Jarrett Kidd | February 3

Entering the season as the top-ranked team, the North Carolina men’s basketball squad faced high expectations. To this point, they've struggled to live ...

In 1993 win over Duke, UNC reclaimed ownership of a storied rivalry

By Hunter Nelson | February 3

Not only did the win give the Tar Heels a boost of momentum, putting the finishing touches on a regular season that eventually led to the program's third ...

Preview: Bacot and Filipowski highlight frontcourt battles in UNC-Duke matchup

By Emory Lyda | February 3

Here's a breakdown of the newest class of big men to battle it out in college basketball's greatest rivalry.

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Analysis: Talented group of wings headline UNC-Duke matchup

By Ben McCormick | February 3

Although the North Carolina and Duke men's basketball teams boast strong play at the guard and frontcourt positions, both sides have found production ...

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Meet the "Biscuit Boys," the unsung heroes on UNC's bench

By Cooper Metts | February 3

While the following group of players may not make the same impact against the Blue Devils, they nevertheless demand attention from Tar Heel fans. Meet ...

Column: UNC-Duke is great, but where do we go from here?

By Hunter Nelson | February 2

I'm beginning to wonder if the hoop gods surrendered their souls to give the Tobacco Road faithful the closing act it deserved.

UNC men's basketball unable to compete with Pitt's physicality in home loss

By Evan Rogers | February 2

In what turned into a fiery affair — featuring an assortment of individual muscle flexes and a double technical foul — the Tar Heels came up short ...

UNC men's basketball drops home game to Pitt, 65-64, after clutch free throws by Burton

By Gwen Peace | February 1

With three minutes remaining, UNC made a strong comeback but was unable to close the game out, falling to the Panthers 65-64.

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Gritty performance at Syracuse gives UNC men's basketball second road win of season

By Noah Monroe | January 25

Tuesday's men's basketball win against Syracuse was anything but pretty, but it showcased the experience and grittiness that is needed for North Carolina ...

UNC men's basketball fights off late-game Syracuse push, defeat Orange 72-68

By Lindsey Ware | January 25

This win upholds UNC’s win streak and proves that the team is capable of winning on the road.

UNC men's basketball looks to solve Syracuse's 2-3 zone in Tuesday night clash

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | January 24

After Saturday’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State, UNC head basketball coach Hubert Davis insisted he was not worried about the team’s record. With a ...