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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.

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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 ...

Kenny Williams uses last season as motivation for a successful senior year

By Parth Upadhyaya | November 11

Kenny Williams refuses to forget the loss against the Aggies eight months ago.

Forward Garrison Brooks aims for breakthrough sophomore UNC men's basketball season

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 11

Perhaps UNC can make a deep postseason run using a small-ball lineup, but for the team to reach its full potential, it will likely need a sophomore big ...

ANALYSIS: UNC's men's basketball's biggest weakness is its 3-point defense

By Jack Frederick | November 11

Last season, the Tar Heels ranked second-to-last in the ACC in 3-point defense despite finishing in a tie for third place in the conference standings. ...

After 20 years behind the camera, Camarati makes student-athletes look their best

By Molly Looman | November 11

After graduating, Camarati eventually landed at Duke University where Steve Kirschner, UNC senior associate director of athletics for Communications, ...

'Doing what I love to do': The newest chapter of Sean May's UNC basketball career

By Chapel Fowler | November 11

After years of uncertainty and stints across the Atlantic Ocean, Sean May isn’t afraid to indulge, just a bit, in his newfound stability.

First-year Nassir Little stands out among all the UNC men's basketball hype

By James Tatter | November 11

There are plenty of leaders, big names and good storylines on the court for UNC this year. There’s hardly enough hype to go around. That’s not a problem ...

'He's freakishly strong': Nassir Little announces his arrival in win at Elon

By Holt McKeithan | November 9

Nassir Little has arrived.

Three takeaways from UNC's 78-67 season-opening win over Wofford

By Madeline Coleman | November 7

Gaining confidence, a little extra defense and rebounds helped lead the Tar Heels to a 78-67 victory against Wofford.

Shades of Brice Johnson: Brooks shines in season opener for UNC men's basketball

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | November 6

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — If you watched closely enough on Tuesday night, chances are you noticed something familiar.

COLUMN: Amid on-court success, Derrick Rose deserves scrutiny for his actions off it

By Brian Keyes | November 5

"I know in my heart if we include the best about what athletes do outside of sports, it is all the more necessary to include the worst."

Analysis: What Coby White’s start on Friday means for UNC basketball

By Alex Zietlow | November 5

Friday night's exhibition win over Mount Olive signaled to Tar Heel fans that even though Coach Williams is running a program — he isn’t afraid to ...