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Christian Keeling a lone bright spot for UNC basketball in loss to Wake Forest

By Madeline Coleman | February 12

“I expect to win national championships,” Keeling said, “and I’m not going to give up on that.”

North Carolina basketball falls on the road to Wake Forest, 74-57

By Madeline Coleman | February 11

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (10-14, 3-10 ACC) fell to Wake Forest (11-13, 4-10 ACC), 74-57, moving its 2020 record to 2-9.

Column: It's time to grow out of posting degrading comments on athletes' social media

By Madeline Coleman | February 11

“Again you are the worst player to ever dawn a unc uniform absolute disgrace.” “Please transfer.” These are a few of the comments that can be ...

Preview: Here's what UNC will need to do against Wake Forest to rebound from Duke loss

By Jared McMasters | February 10

Converting free throws and solid defense from the Tar Heels will prove to be a pair of decisive factors in Tuesday's matchup against Wake Forest.

By destroying the Tar Heels, Tre Jones writes his name in the history of UNC-Duke

By Brian Keyes | February 9

With one performance, Tre Jones cemented himself as a quintessential player in the long-running saga that is the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry.

'Absolutely devastating': This loss, 98-96 in OT to Duke, is a brutal one for UNC

By Chapel Fowler | February 9

Only like this could Saturday so quickly turn from a night of triumph for UNC to one of tribulation. From a joyful court storm — yes, they even had ...

Ahead of Duke, UNC's Roy Williams and teammates deflect blame from Cole Anthony

By Chapel Fowler | February 6

Cole Anthony was a hot topic ahead of North Carolina’s first matchup against its biggest rival — but not for the same reasons you might’ve guessed ...

Analysis: How Duke's Matthew Hurt could do damage against UNC basketball

By Ryan Heller | February 6

Take a look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of Matthew Hurt, Duke's starting power forward, who can space the floor but might have trouble keeping ...

The Smith Center on Saturday, March 9, 2013 after a game against Duke.

How does Cameron Indoor's environment compare to the Dean Dome?

By Ryan Heller | February 6

The Dean E. Smith Center and Cameron Stadium are two of the most storied, historic college basketball stadiums in the country. So how is the atmosphere ...

UNC guard Kendall Marshall, assistant coach Steve Robinson and head coach Roy Williams watch nervously from the bench as time winds down. The Tar Heels defeated Ohio 73-65 in overtime at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on Friday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.

Who will be UNC basketball's head coach after Roy Williams?

By Ryan Heller | February 6

North Carolina's legendary coach Roy Williams won't be able to coach forever, so the question becomes who will replace him when he decides he's had enough? ...

Analysis: What UNC can do to stop Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. on Saturday

By Ryan Wilcox | February 6

Vernon Carey Jr. will be priority No. 1 for the Tar Heels against Duke on Saturday, but that won't be enough for a win. They'll have to disrupt the freshman ...

Analysis: What Tre Jones will provide Duke on both ends against UNC

By Matt Chilson | February 6

Tre Jones has been the engine that makes Duke go this season. How can UNC contain him?

Analysis: How Jordan Goldwire will help Duke in matchup with North Carolina

By Chapel Fowler | February 6

With an injury to Wendell Moore, Duke has had to experiment with different starting lineups. Here's a look at Jordan Goldwire, who has recently slid into ...

Analysis: How Cassius Stanley's electrifying game could lead to a Duke win over UNC

By Jared McMasters | February 6

Cassius Stanley averaged 15.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game on 53.3 percent shooting in the month of January. Read what the Tar Heels will need to ...

Comparing UNC and Duke's six national championship rosters of the last 20 years

By Jared McMasters | February 6

Read what North Carolina and Duke have done over the last 20 years to perfect the recipe for making multiple national championship teams.

Analysis: How Duke's bench players could play a key role in matchup with UNC

By Parth Upadhyaya | February 5

With Duke's bench players finding their rhythm, the North Carolina men's basketball team's lack of depth could create problems for the Tar Heels in the ...

Take a look at three of the greatest pranks played between UNC and Duke fans

By Matt Chilson | February 5

Although the UNC vs. Duke rivalry is one of the most heated in sports, it isn’t known for hostilities between the two fanbases. However, with the animosity ...

A look at the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry through the eyes of other Tar Heel athletes

By Madeline Coleman | February 5

The UNC-Duke basketball rivalry has become one of the biggest in all of sports. But what do athletes from other UNC think of it? We talked to Tar Heels ...

'A really different vibe': How UNC reserves experienced iconic moments against Duke

By Chapel Fowler | February 4

The UNC and Duke men's basketball rivalry has seen countless iconic moments, but what were those experiences like for reserves like walk-on Charlie Everett ...

A look at the UNC tradition of setting couches on fire on Franklin Street

By Brian Keyes | February 4

Rushing Franklin Street is a tradition like no other, but some students take it even further by setting couches and other objects on fire in the middle ...