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Sophomore guard Caleb Ellis (4) drives to the rim and finishes with contact against Pfeiffer University on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2020.

From JV to walk-on, Caleb Ellis recounts his journey with UNC basketball

By Jake Smith | April 23

“Being a part of Carolina basketball was never about how much playing time I got, for me,” he said, “I was just thankful to be a part of that program ...

The UNC 1957 men's basketball team celebrates its win. Photo courtesy of North Carolina Collection.

North Carolina's own March Madness: Remembering the Dixie Classic

By Eve Maddock | April 23

The Dixie Classic undoubtedly shaped the legacy of North Carolina college basketball fans. This annual three-day period showcased the top talent of the ...

Guard Jeremiah Francis to transfer from UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | April 23

Francis is the second Tar Heel to announce a transfer this month, following Brandon Huffman's announced exit on April 9.

UNC basketball got its first 2021 commit in Dontrez Styles. Who's next?

By PJ Morales | April 21

This past Saturday, the UNC men’s basketball team got its first commitment from the class of 2021 in Dontrez Styles. Here are some of the class of 2021 ...

Analysis: How will UNC men's basketball adapt to the loss of Cole Anthony?

By Jeremiah Holloway | April 19

With the loss of Cole Anthony, the Tar Heels will have to find out what combination of new and returning players will replace the team's leading scorer ...

Dontrez Styles, the No. 1 junior in North Carolina, commits to play for UNC basketball

By Matt Chilson | April 18

The No. 1 junior in North Carolina, Dontrez Styles, has committed to play for UNC, he announced via Instagram Live on Saturday. Styles, a Kinston, North ...

UNC point guard Cole Anthony declares for 2020 NBA Draft

By Jared McMasters | April 17

With Anthony's departure, the Tar Heels will be returning guards Anthony Harris, Leaky Black, Andrew Platek, Jeremiah Francis and K.J. Smith in addition ...

Previewing ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary about Michael Jordan and the Bulls

By Ryan Heller | April 14

The ten-episode series will discuss in detail the team that earned the Chicago franchise its sixth and most recent championship. It will also give insight ...

Assessing UNC basketball's options after Brandon Huffman's transfer announcement

By Hunter Nelson | April 13

With the departure of Brandon Huffman, the North Carolina men's basketball team has found itself with an extra scholarship to award. Here are the three ...

Junior forward Brandon Huffman to transfer from UNC basketball

By Brian Keyes | April 9

Junior forward Brandon Huffman is putting his name in the transfer portal, Inside Carolina reported on Thursday night.

Antawn Jamison is UNC's overlooked legend when it comes to men's basketball

By Jake Smith | April 7

Despite being one of the most decorated and accomplished players in UNC history, Antawn Jamison is often overlooked when discussing the greatest Tar Heel ...

Amid COVID-19, UNC basketball's Roy Williams admires dedication of healthcare workers

By Ryan Heller | April 7

The North Carolina men’s basketball team held one of its weekly Zoom meetings on Sunday, putting an emphasis on the group's aspects outside of the game ...

On this day: UNC basketball earned third national title with win over Michigan in 1993

By Jeremiah Holloway | April 5

April 5 was a momentous day for UNC sports fans as the North Carolina men’s basketball team won its third national championship in school history.

Analysis: A DTH sportswriter makes his picks for 2019-20 end of season awards

By Zachary Crain | April 2

With COVID-19 bringing spring and winter competitions to an early end, we took an earlier-than-expected stab at handing out some of North Carolina's end ...

UNC's Bubba Cunningham named to NCAA DI Men's Basketball Committee

By Brian Keyes | April 2

University of North Carolina's athletic director Bubba Cunningham was named to the NCAA DI Men's Basketball Committee on Thursday. He will begin his five-year ...

Column: Power ranking UNC's six men's basketball national championship teams

By Matt Chilson | March 30

It’s tough to compare athletes and teams from different eras. For example, it's difficult to compare LeBron James’ success to Michael Jordan's and ...

Preview: What will next season's UNC men's basketball team look like?

By Hunter Nelson | March 30

UNC had one of its worst seasons in recent memory this past year, but now it's time to take a look forward to see why next year's team should be more ...

Column: What to learn from Dean Smith's inevitable victory in our all-time UNC bracket

By Ryan Wilcox | March 26

Why do these results matter? They matter because they got me thinking about the nature of fandom, and how polls and statistics work, and how much originality ...

Preview: A look at what UNC basketball's incoming recruits will bring to the table

By Jake Smith | March 25

While UNC managed to win just 14 games this season and finished by tying for the worst record in the ACC, North Carolina's men's basketball boasts ...

First-year Michael Jordan made his mark on UNC basketball by hitting the game-winning shot in the 1982 championship game. DTH File

Six UNC men's basketball games you should rewatch while social distancing

By Jeremiah Holloway | March 22

With everyone spending plenty of time indoors, here are some classic UNC men's basketball games to pass the time and look back on better seasons. ...