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Here's what you missed from UNC Athletics over Winter Break

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 9

Get updated on all that happened in the past three weeks in UNC men's and women's basketball, wrestling and football.

Turnovers nearly sink North Carolina in 90-82 victory over N.C. State

By Jack Frederick | January 9

After a 90-82 win for the UNC men’s basketball team over N.C. State, Roy Williams had a lot to digest. UNC turned the ball over 23 times in the win ...

Team effort cements rivalry victory for UNC men's basketball over N.C. State, 90-82

By Alex Zietlow | January 9

Over the course of the North Carolina men’s basketball team’s matchup with the Wolfpack on Tuesday night, Roy Williams saw one of the most frustrating ...

No. 15 UNC shows progress, takes care of ball in 85-60 win over Pittsburgh

By Brian Keyes | January 5

PITTSBURGH — In a blowout win, it’s easy to point to what went well. Certainly, in North Carolina’s 85-60 routing of Pittsburgh in the first game ...

No. 15 UNC men's basketball starts off conference play with 85-60 win at Pittsburgh

By Brian Keyes | January 5

PITTSBURGH — The No. 15 North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated Pittsburgh on Saturday, 85-60, in the team’s first win of ACC play.

Why NBA players Harrison Barnes and Marvin Williams spoke out against Silent Sam

By Chapel Fowler | January 3

Around 300 current and former UNC athletes signed petitions opposing Silent Sam's return to campus. Here's why Harrison Barnes and Marvin Williams, both ...

Balanced scoring effort and second-half run separate No. 15 UNC against Harvard

By Ryan Wilcox | January 3

Despite a 20-point win, a balanced scoring effort, and a 10-3 record entering ACC play, Roy Williams remained unimpressed following his team's win over ...

Kenny Williams continues strong offensive play in 77-57 win over Harvard

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 3

Kenny Williams has scored double figures in six of his last seven games headed into ACC play. Read what he and head coach Roy Williams thinks the team ...

No. 15 UNC defeats Harvard, 77-57, in final tune up before start of ACC play

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 2

On Wednesday night, the North Carolina men's basketball team took on Harvard in its final non-conference game of the regular season at the Smith Center. ...

Nassir Little defends Roy Williams amidst talk regarding playing time after win

By Parth Upadhyaya | December 31

On the night of Dec. 22, after UNC’s third loss of the season to Kentucky, Harold Little’s phone wouldn’t stop buzzing.

No. 14 UNC men's basketball runs away from Davidson, 82-60, for ninth win

By Chapel Fowler | December 29

Five UNC players scored in double figures, led by Johnson with 17 and Williams with 12. Maye notched a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, and ...

Three takeaways from No. 9 UNC's loss to No. 19 Kentucky on Saturday

By Parth Upadhyaya | December 23

The Tar Heels (8-3) led the Wildcats (9-2) for only 3:01 of the total 40 minutes on Saturday. UNC played from behind from the 10:55 mark of the first ...

Poor shooting, inability to slow Kentucky offense doom UNC in 80-72 loss to Wildcats

By Brennan Doherty | December 22

One week after its biggest win of the season, No. 9 North Carolina fell to No. 19 Kentucky, 80-72, on Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic at the United ...

UNC men's basketball head coach Roy Williams waves to the crowd during Late Night with Roy on Oct. 12 at the Smith Center.

Roy Williams and 10 other UNC head coaches have signed contract extensions

By Jack Frederick | December 19

Roy Williams and 10 other North Carolina head coaches have signed contract extensions, Bubba Cunningham announced on Wednesday in a release from GoHeels. ...

After slow start to season, Luke Maye elevates UNC in strong performance over Gonzaga

By Holt McKeithan | December 16

Luke Maye is a preseason first team All-American and ACC Player of the Year. So far this season, he hasn't lived up to the hype. That all changed in Saturday ...

Cameron Johnson is leading man for UNC once again in 103-90 win over No. 4 Gonzaga

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 16

Having already led the team in scoring four times in nine games before facing No. 4 Gonzaga, Cameron Johnson poured in a game-high 25 points as he and ...

No. 12 UNC gets the best of No. 4 Gonzaga, 103-90, in rematch of 2017 National Championship

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 15

Graduate forward Cameron Johnson led the way with 25 points as UNC got its second win against a ranked opponent this season. With the victory, North Carolina ...

Former UNC players Danny Green (left) and Vince Carter goof off during a foul shot during UNC’s alumni game Friday night.

Roy Williams speaks out against Silent Sam, current and former players sign petitions

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 14

Hours before the UNC-system Board of Governors met on Friday, former UNC men's basketball players, including Vince Carter and Jerry Stackhouse, signed ...

Seventh Woods has aggressive second half leading UNC men's basketball over UNCW

By Madeline Coleman | December 6

Seventh Woods struggled in the first half against UNCW. The second half was a different story. As soon as Woods touched the ball, a switch was flipped. ...

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Roy Williams reflects on conversation with George H.W. Bush after win Wednesday night

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 6

A man respected across the political aisle, the former president touched many lives, including the life of North Carolina men's basketball head coach ...