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'There's another level': Beating Syracuse, UNC basketball shows flashes of potential

By Macy Meyer | January 13

“I’m not really excited about the win today,” sophomore Armando Bacot said. “It’s a win, but I know there’s another level.”

In win over Syracuse, Garrison Brooks is becoming himself again

By Jared McMasters | January 13

Against the Syracuse Orange and their 2-3 zone defense on Tuesday night, UNC basketball senior forward Garrison Brooks erupted for 14 first-half points ...

UNC basketball beats Syracuse, 81-75, for third straight ACC win

By Macy Meyer | January 13

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (8-4, 3-2 ACC) handled Syracuse (7-3, 0-1) with a 81-75 win Tuesday night in Chapel Hill to secure its third ...

Preview: Dominating the boards, protecting the ball key for UNC against No. 19 Clemson

By Jared McMasters | January 7

Clemson's well-rounded rotation and ability to force turnovers could keep the Tar Heels on their toes as the Tigers look to defeat UNC in back-to-back ...

2021 North Carolina Tarheels @ Miami Hurricanes

In college basketball's strangest year, UNC's win over Miami comes in unexpected fashion

By Ryan Heller | January 6

There is no guarantee that this team can get anywhere near the expectations that surrounded them in the preseason. But the Tar Heels' win against Miami ...

Leaky Black's career night leads UNC over Miami in close game

By Ryan Wilcox | January 6

In Tuesday’s matchup with Miami, Leaky Black notched a career-best 16 points in a 67-65 win, saving North Carolina from a dispiriting conference loss. ...

Andrew Platek's last-second heroics give UNC men's basketball a 67-65 win over Miami

By Ryan Heller | January 5

With only a few seconds remaining, junior forward Leaky Black found senior guard Andrew Platek near the baseline, and Platek was able to put the ball ...

Day'Ron Sharpe provides spark for UNC in 66-65 win over Notre Dame

By Hunter Nelson | January 2

Despite a hot game from Notre Dame's Nate Laszewski, it was first year forward Day'Ron Sharpe who was the player of the game on Saturday, scoring a career-high ...

UNC basketball changes starting lineup to take first ACC win over Notre Dame

By Jeremiah Holloway | January 2

“We lost at North Carolina State and I did not think we played well,” UNC basketball head coach Roy Williams said. “State kicked our butts in every ...

North Carolina takes down Notre Dame, 66-65, for first ACC win of the season

By Hunter Nelson | January 2

Just two days after the teams agreed to play one another, a Leaky Black floater with 9.1 seconds remaining gave the North Carolina men’s basketball ...

After loss to Georgia Tech, UNC can no longer rest against teams it used to beat up

By PJ Morales | December 31

As the game would go on to end 72-67 in favor of Georgia Tech, the scene became clear: the Tar Heels, a perennial Goliath powerhouse, were again denied ...

UNC basketball running out of time to salvage this season after falling to Georgia Tech

By Brian Keyes | December 31

Following the loss to Georgia Tech on Wednesday night, it's time to recognize that North Carolina simply isn't a very good basketball team right now. ...

North Carolina men's basketball falls to Georgia Tech, 72-67, after late collapse

By Brian Keyes | December 30

With a new starting lineup composed of RJ Davis, Kerwin Walton, Andrew Platek, Day'Ron Sharpe and Armando Bacot, the North Carolina men's basketball team ...

'Just not playing hard': Against N.C. State, UNC's first-half energy woes proved fatal

By Mary Mac Porter | December 23

With a long stretch of ACC games ahead of the Tar Heels, this season's legacy is yet to be written. But it is obvious that a complete game of basketball, ...

Offensive inefficiency continues to plague UNC basketball in loss to N.C. State

By Zachary Crain | December 23

UNC has the on-paper talent to play with any group in the ACC. But with the season quickly progressing, the Tar Heels’ offensive efficiency — or lack ...

Despite late comeback attempts, UNC men's basketball falls to N.C. State, 79-76

By Mary Mac Porter | December 22

Despite a late run, the Tar Heels were unable to win their first conference game of the season, after shots by first-year guards RJ Davis and Caleb Love ...

Three takeaways from No. 22 UNC basketball's 75-63 win over Kentucky

By Macy Meyer | December 19

In a normal year, an early season victory against Kentucky would mean good things to come for UNC basketball. But with Kentucky out to a 1-5 start, Saturday's ...

'I already knew my time was coming': Kerwin Walton finds his groove in win over Kentucky

By Jared McMasters | December 19

In the short term, with only a hectic offseason and a haphazard non-conference slate to correct any issues, the Tar Heels will have to rely on unexpected ...

North Carolina capitalizes on Kentucky's foul trouble, outlasts Wildcats in 75-63 win

By Jared McMasters | December 19

Against a reeling Kentucky team, UNC was able to capitalize on its opponent's foul troubles and come away with a win behind strong 3-point shooting from ...

With performance against N.C. Central, Armando Bacot again proves his worth to UNC

By Ryan Wilcox | December 12

Consider Saturday’s game against N.C. Central a reminder, intentional or not, of what Armando Bacot means to this team. He paced the Tar Heels with ...