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After loss to Louisville, UNC responds with second half push in win over Notre Dame

By Holt McKeithan | January 16

UNC took down Notre Dame, 75-69, thanks to a second half push. The Tar Heels out-rebounded the Irish, 47-36, including 28-19 in the second half. UNC went ...

Charles Scott, UNC’s first Black basketball player, talks Folt and Silent Sam with us

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 15

On Tuesday, the Daily Tar Heel spoke with Charlie Scott, the first Black men's basketball player to integrate the sport at the University, regarding Scott's ...

Clay Browning, a former graduate assistant coach for UNC football, crowd surfs in the bleacher level student section of the Dean Smith Center before the UNC men's basketball game vs. Duke on March 4, 2017.

This is why you never win the UNC basketball ticket lotteries

By Elizabeth Holmes | January 14

Do you ever wonder why you're so unlucky, especially when it comes to the UNC basketball lottery? Despite the "fair" lottery system in place, many students ...

We sat down with Nassir Little to talk about his life on and off the court

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 14

Nassir Little talks to us about being the McDonald's All-American game MVP, his journey becoming a basketball player, and his plans for the future.

We sat down with Roy Williams to talk about his players' strengths and shortcomings

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 13

On Thursday, Jan. 10, sports editor Chris Hilburn-Trenkle sat down with North Carolina men's basketball head coach Roy Williams for an exclusive interview ...

How Chris Mack and Louisville handed No. 12 UNC its worst home loss in 17 years

By Chapel Fowler | January 12

Forward Dwayne Sutton and center Steven Enoch dominated the floor on Chris Mack’s first trip to the Smith Center as head coach of the Cardinals. ...

'Got what we deserved': No. 12 UNC falls to Louisville in historic loss

By Brennan Doherty | January 12

After he and his teammates were given a beatdown on Saturday in an 83-62 to Louisville, a team coming off a loss to Pittsburgh, Kenny Williams himself ...

No. 12 UNC falls to Louisville, 83-62, in largest home loss since January 2002

By Chapel Fowler and Brennan Doherty | January 12

The Cardinals (11-5, 2-1 ACC) upset No. 12 UNC (12-4, 2-1 ACC) on Saturday, behind a dominant performance in the paint. The Tar Heels, who had won all ...

UNC Basketball Exhibition v Mount Olive Nassir Little

How Nassir Little became a basketball star with the help of Darryl Hardin

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | January 10

You've seen him on the court, playing like a star. But you probably don't know the behind-the-scenes story of how Nassir Little became a projected NBA ...

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 ...