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'I told them we sucked': UNC bounces back from slow first half in blowout win

By Brennan Doherty | December 6

During the opening stages of the second half Wednesday night against UNCW, the No. 14 North Carolina men’s basketball team went on a 30-3 run, checking ...

No. 14 UNC men's basketball bounces back from road loss with 97-69 home win over UNCW

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 5

It was not the reunion former North Carolina men's basketball assistant coach C.B. McGrath had in mind.

Six moments that have defined 2018 for UNC men's basketball

By Chapel Fowler | December 5

Here are six moments that have defined North Carolina men’s basketball in 2018 — from conference play to tournaments to the start of a new season. ...

Three takeaways from No. 11 UNC's loss to No. 7 Michigan Wednesday night

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 29

North Carolina's performance against Michigan was their worst this season. Here's what you need to know from the game.

No. 11 UNC men's basketball falls to No. 7 Michigan, 84-67, on the road Wednesday

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 28

Though North Carolina took the lead in the first half, they couldn't follow through against Michigan on Wednesday night.

Wayne Ellington, always the forgotten man, has another productive season in NBA

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 28

In the 10th year of his professional career, Wayne Ellington is showing that you should stop overlooking him.

Three takeaways from No. 7 UNC's win over No. 17 UCLA in Las Vegas Invitational

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 23

Less than 24 hours after falling to unranked Texas, 92-89, the No. 7 North Carolina men’s basketball team faced No. 17 UCLA on Friday for a chance to ...

Three takeaways from No. 7 UNC's loss to Texas in Las Vegas Invitational

By Alex Zietlow | November 23

In the second half of the No. 7 North Carolina men’s basketball team’s 92-89 loss to Texas on Thursday night, head coach Roy Williams seemed to try ...

Cameron Johnson leads the way for UNC men's basketball against Saint Francis

By Tommy Fradenburg | November 20

Cameron Johnson came to North Carolina (5-0) from Pittsburgh with a reputation as a scorer. He has been just that for the 2018 Tar Heel team so far this ...

First-year guard Coby White proves to be a mixed bag in 101-76 win Monday

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 19

Monday's win against Saint Francis proved to be a mixed bag for first-year Coby White, who seemed to match his triumphs with missteps. But his sometimes ...

Seventh Woods basketball vs Tennessee Tech

Seventh Woods has career-best performance with eight assists, no turnovers

By James Tatter | November 17

Maturity and confidence has lead junior Seventh Woods to his best start to a season.

How a Wednesday practice pushed No. 7 UNC to its best defensive game of the season

By Chapel Fowler | November 17

The rims didn’t come off the goals on Wednesday, because Roy Williams’ assistants talked him out of it.

Andrew Platek Leaky Black KJ Smith celebration vs Tennessee Tech

No. 7 North Carolina exceeds 100 points for second time in 108-58 victory on Friday

By James Tatter and Chapel Fowler | November 16

No. 7 North Carolina went over 100 points for the second time in three games on Friday, moving to 4-0 on the season. In a comfortable 108-58 win over ...

Five early takeaways from North Carolina men's basketball's first three games

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 15

The Tar Heels have gotten off to a fast start, showing potential for a strong season.

Roy Williams wasn't happy about his team's defense in a win over Stanford. Here's why:

By Jack Frederick | November 13

Even though UNC scored 10 points shy of 100 against Stanford Monday night, Roy Williams wasn't satisfied with his players' defensive performance.

Kenny Williams finds his shooting touch, UNC men's basketball defeats Stanford, 90-72

By Brennan Doherty | November 13

“I’m going to play him forever,” Roy Williams said of his senior guard. “Yes, I’d like him to make a jump shot before I die, is what I ...

No. 7 UNC men's basketball defeats Stanford, 90-72, in home opener

By Brennan Doherty | November 12

After handling business in a pair of road non-conference games to start the season, No. 7 North Carolina improved to a 3-0 with a 90-72 victory against ...

ANALYSIS: White and Woods bring different skillsets to point guard position

By Brian Keyes | November 11

The playmaking is going to come down to two point guards with big question marks above their heads — junior Seventh Woods and first-year Coby White. ...

ANALYSIS: UNC men's basketball looks for continued growth from sophomore big men

By Brennan Doherty | November 11

“We lose Joel and Theo, which is obviously a big difference – they’re big time game changers for us. But I think we have people who can step up ...

Inside Seventh Woods' personal journey from high school phenomenon to college backup

By Holt McKeithan | November 11

Woods is strapped into a personal rollercoaster that has seen precipitous peaks and reciprocal drops. At every lurch, he is hounded by the expectations ...