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Armando Bacot shut down by Pittsburgh frontcourt in stunning 76-67 loss

By Lucas Thomae | February 17

“Pitt came in with the game plan and the mindset to be physical, to make this a very tough and will-and-want-to type of game,” head coach Hubert Davis ...

UNC men's basketball suffers critical 76-67 home loss to Pittsburgh

By Eve Maddock | February 16

With the Panthers entering the game as one of the bottom five teams in the ACC, this game was an important one to win if UNC had hopes of making the tournament. ...

Preview: UNC to face Pittsburgh at home, looks to earn third-straight win Wednesday

By Shelby Swanson | February 13

The North Carolina men’s basketball team return to the Dean E. Smith Center against Pitt, which ranks in the bottom five of ACC teams. Here are several ...

Column: Strengthening our basketball student section

By Charlsie Doan | February 13

"It’s our time to unseat the Cameron Crazies and become nationally recognized as the best fans in college basketball."

Explosive first half helps UNC run away with 94-74 win over Florida State

By Hunter Nelson | February 12

In the opening 20 minutes on Saturday, UNC simultaneously displayed its highly-touted offensive and defensive potential — arguably for the first ...

Caleb Love’s bounce-back mentality fuels big performance in Florida State win

By Lucas Thomae | February 12

Despite missing a slam dunk attempt, Caleb Love led all players in scoring with 18 points in a victory against Florida State on Saturday. Love made a ...

Hot start helps UNC men's basketball coast past Florida State, 94-74

By Hunter Nelson | February 12

Paced by a commanding 18-0 run to start to the game, the North Carolina men’s basketball team (18-7, 10-4 ACC) ran away from Florida State (13-11, 6-8 ...

Preview: UNC must handle tough Florida State defense in matchup on Saturday

By Lindsey Ware | February 10

Strong, consistent defense and a successful performance at the free-throw line will be essential if UNC basketball wants to be victorious against Florida ...

Dawson Garcia to miss remainder of 2021-22 basketball season due to family illnesses

By PJ Morales | February 10

"As much as I love this University and basketball, being in the middle of a health crisis is where our family is right now and it's where I need to be," ...

Tight victory against Clemson gives UNC men's basketball a much-needed win late in season

By Zachary Crain | February 9

“I wish people would talk about how this group continues to bounce back,” men's basketball head coach Hubert Davis said. “I hope people can see ...

'It showed a lot of growth in us': UNC escapes hostile environment with win over Clemson

By Austin Bean | February 9

With a 79-77 victory again Clemson on Tuesday, the Tar Heels were able to spark the beginning of what they hope to be a win streak — and with two games ...

UNC men's basketball sneaks away with two-point win after Brady Manek game-winner

By Zachary Crain | February 8

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (17-7, 9-4 ACC) escaped with a narrow victory over Clemson (12-11, 4-8) on Tuesday after an impressive ...

Preview: North Carolina looks to rebound from devastating Duke loss against Clemson

By Adam Parks | February 6

Although it was a disappointing weekend for head coach Hubert Davis and his team, they will look to bounce back in Clemson, SC as they take on the Tigers ...

Analysis: Grading Duke men's basketball ahead of matchup against UNC

By Lucas Thomae | February 6

The Duke men’s basketball team has established itself as national championship contenders behind a squad of young NBA prospects. Here’s a midseason ...

Despite blowout loss to Duke, Brady Manek proved his dedication to UNC's success

By PJ Morales | February 6

Graduate forward Brady Manek gave his everything for nearly all 40 minutes of Saturday's men’s basketball home matchup against his team's fiercest ...

No. 9 Duke dominates UNC on the road in first coaching matchup between Davis and Krzyzewski

By Zachary Crain | February 6

If Saturday's 87-67 loss is any indication, then the Tar Heels aren’t quite up to par with the upper echelon of college basketball. But with a platoon ...

UNC men's basketball blown out in Dean Smith Center by No. 9 Duke Blue Devils, 87-67

By Daniel Wei | February 5

In its 256th meeting with its archrival, the North Carolina men’s basketball team (16-7, 8-4 ACC) fell to No. 9 Duke (19-3, 9-2 ACC), 87-67, in ...

'Not just about me': Caleb Love expanded his game to become who he was destined to be

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | February 4

Caleb Love's first season as a Tar Heel didn't go exactly as planned. This season, though, the dynamic scorer and playmaker has seen the winds of fortune ...

Former high school teammates prepare to write next chapter in UNC-Duke rivalry

By Noah Monroe | February 4

“You try to be excited for one of your guys, but at the other time you got your other guy sitting on the bench who just lost a big game to a former ...

Q&A: 30 years later, Eric Montross reflects on the iconic "Bloody Montross" game

By Jeremiah Holloway | February 3

Daily Tar Heel Assistant Sports Editor Jeremiah Holloway talked with Eric Montross about the iconic "Bloody Montross" game as its 30th anniversary approaches ...