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Despite fun and games, Late Night with Roy provides a serious look at UNC first-years

By Ryan Heller | September 29

North Carolina men's basketball fans got their first taste of the new crop of first-year players at Late Night with Roy.

A look at UNC basketball's future frontcourt after Walker Kessler's commitment

By Ryan Wilcox | September 24

Kessler and fellow top-flight prospect Day'Ron Sharpe make up Williams' first recruiting class to feature two 5-star big men since Ed Davis and Tyler ...

A look at UNC basketball's conference schedule for 2019-20

By Ryan Wilcox | September 15

With the ACC's release of the 2019-20 men's basketball schedule on Thursday, the Tar Heels now have a complete picture of their slate for the coming season. ...

'Back to square one': Brice Johnson seeking fresh start with Italian team

By Parth Upadhyaya | August 27

After overcoming a learning curve in his early years at UNC, Brice Johnson is now facing a similar challenge overseas.

Brice Johnson (11) goes up to block a shot from Josh Hart (3).

We sat down with Brice Johnson to talk about his new career overseas

By Parth Upadhyaya | August 25

The Daily Tar Heel caught up with Brice Johnson at his Hoop-a-Thon event to talk about the highs and lows of his career.

Brice Johnson's personal experience motivated him to host a cancer Hoop-a-Thon

By Parth Upadhyaya | August 25

Former Tar Heel Brice Johnson partnered with former Duke guard Nolan Smith to raise money for Teen Cancer America over the weekend. The pair renewed their ...

Here's what UNC fans can expect from the new ACC Network

By Ryan Wilcox | August 21

Many UNC games, such as the home openers for both football and men's basketball, will be broadcast exclusively on the new ACC Network, so fans can only ...

Brice Johnson to host Saturday Hoop-a-Thon in Chapel Hill for Teen Cancer America

By Parth Upadhyaya | August 21

Former North Carolina basketball player Brice Johnson's participation in the TCA Hoop-a-Thon helped inspire TCA's first UNC-Duke rivalry hoop-a-thon.

Andrew Platek, KJ Smith Washington NCAA Round 2

UNC basketball's K.J. Smith put on scholarship for 2019-20 season

By Ryan Wilcox | August 20

Redshirt junior K.J. Smith offers a promising role as a true experienced college point guard after earning a scholarship for the 2019-20 men's basketball ...

Roy Williams honors Dean Smith's legendary concept of pointing to the passer during the memorial service for Smith on Sunday in the Smith Center.

COLUMN: Has Roy Williams surpassed Dean Smith as the greatest UNC basketball coach ever?

By Ryan Wilcox | July 16

Roy Williams' ninth victory in 2019-20 will be his 880th all time, one more than Dean Smith. Has Williams surpassed Smith as the greatest UNC basketball ...

UNC men's basketball to play at Carmichael Arena against Wofford in December

By Ryan Wilcox | July 11

The North Carolina men’s basketball team will play its first regular season game at Carmichael Arena since 1986 when it hosts Wofford this season on ...

ANALYSIS: How does Cameron Johnson fit in with his new team, the Phoenix Suns?

By Matthew Audilet | July 11

The Suns could have picked a player with more upside, but they knew what they were getting when they selected Johnson.

North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) drives the ball during Thursday night's home game against Duke.

Here's all the former Tar Heels that signed new deals this NBA offseason

By Ryan Wilcox | July 10

Thus far, six former Tar Heels have signed new deals in NBA free agency, and four of those players joined new teams.

COLUMN: Michael Jordan is one of the worst owners in the NBA, and now it's obvious

By Ryan Wilcox | July 8

"I’m really sorry to do this, but it’s time to ask that most unholy of questions. Are the Hornets just the Knicks with better PR?"

'A learning experience': Garrison Brooks prepares to lead UNC basketball

By Ryan Wilcox | July 2

Garrison Brooks is sticking around, even though some of UNC's most indelible names have left the court. But, as Brooks steps up to guide the Tar Heels ...

ANALYSIS: Assessing Nassir Little's fit on the Portland Trail Blazers

By Andrew Reynolds | July 1

How can the former Tar Heel help his new team contend for a second straight Western Conference Finals bid?

COLUMN: Examining the reasons for UNC's perplexing draft night

By Jerome Simpson | June 30

In last week's NBA draft, Coby White and Cameron Johnson rose, while Nassir Little fell. Who is to credit? Who is to blame? How did this happen?

Renewed hope: Analyzing the Chicago Bulls' roster and how Coby White can help

By Jerome Simpson | June 25

The Bulls went 22-60 last season. How will former Tar Heel point guard Coby White fare in Chicago?

Men's basketball 2018-19 season in review: ACC title highlights another strong season

By Ryan Wilcox | June 24

The highs and lows – but mostly the highs – of UNC men's basketball in 2018-19, led by a high-scoring Tar Heel triumvirate that helped deliver a share ...

ANALYSIS: Don't overlook returning players for UNC men's basketball

By Jerome Simpson | June 24

A lot has been made of the job head coach Roy Williams did on the recruiting trail this offseason, but here are three returning Tar Heels that will be ...