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UNC defeats Elon, 75-61, behind Armando Bacot's 22 points and 14 rebounds

By Jared McMasters | November 20

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Elon on Wednesday night, 75-61, overcoming a slow start in the first half. First-year center Armando ...

We waded through UNC basketball's 427-page record book. Here's what we found

By Jared McMasters | November 18

Brush up on the UNC men's basketball records that could help you give your friend group the edge it's been looking for at your next Trivia Night.

UNC's Armando Bacot records first career double-double in win over Gardner-Webb

By Madeline Coleman | November 16

Even during a sloppy team game, first-year forward Armando Bacot had a career night with his first collegiate double-double. But head coach Roy Williams ...

For UNC, a sloppy win against Gardner-Webb could be a sign of bigger problems

By Brian Keyes | November 16

It was a close win for North Carolina against Gardner-Webb, much closer than it should have been. Through three games, the Tar Heels have struggled to ...

UNC basketball defeats Gardner-Webb in messy 77-61 win

By Madeline Coleman and Brian Keyes | November 16

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (3-0) won a sloppy Friday evening game against Gardner-Webb, 77-61. First-year guard Cole Anthony led the way ...

'It's who we have': Roy Williams, UNC facing unprecedented injury problems this season

By Ryan Wilcox | November 13

When asked if he's ever had to face an injury bug this vicious, Williams kept it simple. "No," he said.

On a familiar court, Justin Pierce's 18 points help UNC basketball to win over UNCW

By Ryan Wilcox | November 8

It would’ve been easy for the Tar Heels to let one get away from them in Trask Coliseum. Luckily, though, they had someone who had been there before ...

UNC basketball downs UNCW in road battle behind Anthony, Pierce and Brooks

By Ryan Wilcox | November 8

The No. 9 North Carolina men's basketball team (2-0) won its first road game of the season against UNCW (1-1) on Friday, 78-62. First-year guard Cole ...

Cole Anthony ditches the glasses, dons his cape in season-opening Notre Dame win

By Ryan Wilcox | November 7

Anthony scored 23 after halftime to key a 32-13 run in the Tar Heels’ eventual 76-65 win. His 34 points were a game-high, and a record for a UNC debut, ...

Andrew Platek has a career night by doing the little things for UNC basketball

By Chapel Fowler | November 6

Andrew Platek had the best game of his career in No. 9 North Carolina’s 76-65 win over Notre Dame, putting up eight points, four rebounds and two assists ...

UNC defeats Notre Dame 76-65 behind record-breaking game from Cole Anthony

By Ryan Wilcox and Chapel Fowler | November 6

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Notre Dame in the team's season opener, behind a record-breaking 34 points from first-year guard Cole ...

Before Notre Dame opener, Roy Williams addresses Robinson injury and inexperience

By Matthew Audilet | November 5

Heading into its season opener against Notre Dame Wednesday night, the North Carolina men’s basketball team has a number of question marks, including ...

'A perfect role for him': Kendall Marshall takes next step on UNC coaching staff

By Parth Upadhyaya | November 5

After five years in the NBA, former UNC point guard Kendall Marshall returned to Chapel Hill in 2017 to finish his bachelor's degree, with the goal of ...

'No shortcuts to become a great': Cole Anthony putting in the work before his UNC debut

By Madeline Coleman | November 5

The highest-recruited guard in the country, Cole Anthony enters his first season at UNC with tremendous expectations, stepping into the hole left by the ...

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Analysis: Cole Anthony leads group of ball handlers for UNC basketball

By Matt Chilson | November 5

North Carolina men's basketball has almost always been known for its point guards. This year, the primary ball handling duty will fall to star recruit ...

'Thrown into the fire': Garrison Brooks is the reluctant leader of UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | November 5

Junior big man Garrison Brooks is on the verge of leading North Carolina this season as the team’s only returning starter. Brooks, the Tar Heels’ ...

What can Robinson and Rush, holdovers from 2017 title team, teach this year's roster?

By Chapel Fowler | November 5

Brandon Robinson and Shea Rush stand alone on UNC's 18-man roster. As North Carolina’s only two four-year players, they’re the final connection between ...

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Analysis: UNC's big men bring a mix of youth and experience between Brooks and Bacot

By Brian Keyes | November 5

Take a look at what the big men rotation will look like for UNC going into this season. The Tar Heels are highlighted by incoming first-year Armando Bacot ...

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Analysis: Without Brandon Robinson, UNC's new wings could have to step up early

By Ryan Wilcox | November 5

North Carolina basketball was already going to have to lean on a number of new faces on the wing this season; then, senior guard Brandon Robinson went ...

With Keeling and Pierce, UNC basketball again dips into the grad transfer market

By Jared McMasters | November 5

With the addition of Christian Keeling and Justin Pierce, we took a look at the mixed bag of results the North Carolina men's basketball team has seen ...