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Puff Johnson, younger brother of Cameron Johnson, announces commitment to UNC

By Brian Keyes | November 5

Donovan "Puff" Johnson is latest addition to the recruiting class of 2020 for the North Carolina men's basketball team. The younger brother of Cameron ...

Veterans make their presence known in UNC's exhibition vs. Winston-Salem State

By Matt Chilson | November 3

The team's experienced college players – some new to UNC fans, some familiar – will look to keep helping the first-years along when the season begins ...

UNC men's basketball team downs WSSU in only exhibition game of the year

By Parth Upadhyaya and Matt Chilson | November 2

The North Carolina men's basketball team showed off its new look in the exhibition against Winston-Salem State. The team was led by returning veterans ...

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Cole Anthony, other new Tar Heels shake off nerves in Winston-Salem State exhibition

By Parth Upadhyaya | November 2

It wasn’t a perfect performance for UNC by any stretch. But Friday night was a time to shake out early season jitters and iron out wrinkles. After all, ...

Word on the street: UNC basketball hosts open practice for students

By Brian Keyes | October 30

Before UNC starts its men's basketball season, The Daily Tar Heel spoke to students about their expectations for the season and who they think the team's ...

What does the NCAA's announcement mean for UNC athletics going forward?

By Ryan Wilcox | October 29

The NCAA announced Tuesday that it will allow athletes to profit off their name and likeness. How could it affect UNC?

The ACC Network's 'All-Access' show portrays the fun side of UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | October 22

The entire first episode of "All Access," especially the Late Night With Roy segment, clearly showed that Roy Williams and his team are here to win, but ...

We broke down UNC basketball's 2020 recruiting class after R.J. Davis' commitment

By Jared McMasters | October 22

With the addition of four-star guard R.J. Davis to North Carolina's 2020 recruiting class, here's a look at how the group could shape out under Roy Williams ...

Oldest living former UNC athlete Bobby Gersten dies at age 99

By Brian Keyes | October 21

The former Tar Heel played for both the baseball and basketball team, and was awarded the Patterson Medal in 1942.

UNC basketball lands 4-star 2020 guard R.J. Davis

By Ryan Wilcox | October 21

The No. 57 player in the class of 2020 is joining UNC's third-ranked incoming class.

UNC picked second in conference, Anthony and Brooks named to preseason All-ACC teams

By Ryan Wilcox | October 11

Cole Anthony and Garrison Brooks win big in the ACC's annual preseason event.

Robinson and Brooks are fitting representatives for UNC at ACC Operation Basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | October 8

Senior guard Brandon Robinson and junior forward Garrison Brooks are preparing to lead the 2019-2020 UNC men's basketball team after representing at the ...

Despite injuries and other obstacles, Roy Williams is up for the challenge this season

By Jared McMasters | October 8

Among others, battling through injuries and finding replacements for last year's top contributors are some of the challenges North Carolina men's basketball ...

What has former UNC basketball player Jackson Simmons been up to? 'A lot of learning'

By Chapel Fowler | October 7

Jackson Simmons, a former North Carolina forward, said he misses his time in Chapel Hill every day. But Simmons, in his second year with the Charlotte ...

'We know what to expect': UNC grad transfers ready to contribute in 2019-20

By Parth Upadhyaya | October 3

The transition from a mid-major team to an ACC basketball school can be a huge adjustment, but that isn't stopping graduate transfers Christian Keeling ...

Here's what you missed at Roy Williams' press conference at UNC media day

By Ryan Wilcox | October 2

The North Carolina basketball team began its media day on Wednesday with a 30-minute press conference with head coach Roy Williams. Here's everything ...

Vibe check: UNC's 2019 media day comes with new faces and big changes

By Chapel Fowler | October 2

Something was different about this year's men’s basketball media day.

First-year players spoke at UNC's media day, breaking with tradition

By Brian Keyes | October 2

Both Cole Anthony and Armando Bacot spoke to media during the North Carolina men's basketball team's media day, breaking a decades long tradition, speaking ...

Five-star 2020 point guard Caleb Love commits to UNC

By Jared McMasters | October 1

The 2020-21 UNC basketball team gained another strong addition with the commitment of five-star guard Caleb Love on Tuesday night.

New graduate transfers hoping to lead UNC basketball after Late Night with Roy

By Parth Upadhyaya | September 29

Following Late Night with Roy, the new transfers on this year's basketball team look to join Brandon Robinson as the leaders on a relatively fresh UNC ...