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No. 4 UNC baseball beats No. 2 Florida State, 8-3, in first game of series

| May 15

Men's basketball

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 ...

Exhibition against Mount Olive gives first look at new UNC men's basketball team

By Brian Keyes | November 4

Despite their 107-64 victory over the Mount Olive Trojans on Friday, the Tar Heels' first exhibition game revealed some of the team's weaknesses.

COLUMN: Why Marcus Paige will always be my favorite Tar Heel

By Ryan Wilcox | November 1

Before Feb. 26, 2014, I was pretty sure who my favorite Tar Heel of all time was. After Feb. 26, 2014, there was no doubt.

UNC forward Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball during the 2016 ACC Championship March 12.

COLUMN: "They're going bananas on Franklin Street": Defending UNC's forgotten seasons

By Holt McKeithan | October 31

What are the forgotten seasons in recent North Carolina basketball history?

COLUMN: I remember when heartbreak turned into redemption for UNC men's basketball

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 31

"I remember the intense joy I felt as one of the worst moments of my UNC fandom turned into a moment of unadulterated happiness. I remember rushing Franklin ...

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.

UNC men's basketball holds open practice for students at Smith Center on Tuesday

By Tommy Fradenburg | October 31

The practice was followed by a meet and greet opportunity for the fans to meet some UNC players.

Art Chansky delivers again in Blue Blood II, a must-read for any UNC fan

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 31

The book is a sequel to Blue Blood, originally released in 2005, centered on the men's basketball rivalry between UNC and Duke.

Dean Smith talks to Vince Carter during the Feb. 27, 1996 game against Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons won 84-60. DTH File/Erik Perel.

Tar Heels in the Pros: players, young and old, kick off first two weeks of NBA season

By Kellie Nattress | October 30

Two weeks into the season, former Tar Heels from 1998 to 2017 are making strong plays and shooting big shots.

Wiretap audio released on Friday in plot by Adidas to pay Nassir Little's AAU coach in 2017

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 26

UNC head coach Roy Williams was asked about the FBI investigation enveloping college basketball at UNC's media day on Oct. 9 ahead of the upcoming season. ...

Smith Center reorientation gives Rams Club members additional prime seating

By Alex Zietlow | October 25

The moving of the sports media to the upper bowl of the Smith Center will open up section 116 to Rams Club members. This move will increase revenue by ...

Kenny Williams, Cam Johnson, Roy Williams

Five takeaways for UNC from ACC men's basketball media day in Charlotte

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 24

“My goal is to be the best, one of the best at the end of the year, and I think we have a better chance if one of the big guys steps up.”

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former basketball players make their 2018-2019 NBA debuts

By Jared McMasters | October 22

These former Tar Heel football players are lighting their path to success in the NBA season, bringing the effective sportsmanship they learned at UNC ...

North Carolina men's basketball lands in preseason top 10 for fifth straight year

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 22

Another year, another top 10 ranking for the North Carolina men’s basketball team.

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

Secret scrimmage at Villanova 'a slap in the face' for UNC men's basketball

By Jack Frederick | October 21

The North Carolina men's basketball team played Villanova, the defending national champions, in a secret scrimmage on Saturday.

The real story behind the UNC-South Carolina charity basketball game that never was

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 15

The real story behind the UNC-South Carolina charity game that never was and how Roy Williams still helped with Hurricane Florence relief.

Coby White and first-years provide the excitement at Late Night with Roy

By Parth Upadhyaya | October 13

Late Night with Roy on Friday promises much potential for the three first-years on the UNC basketball team for this season.

COLUMN: A sarcastic view of Late Night with Roy

By Brian Keyes | October 13

Here's a take on the meme-ability, the egg-in-a-spoon race and the potential issues with the leadership of UNC's men's basketball team.

‘Alpha dog mentality’: Players say Coby White has stood out among first-years

By Alex Zietlow | October 9

Despite being a new guy on the court, Coby White's hard work has proven him to be a dedicated teammate and competitor.

'The three stooges:' Kenny Williams leads veteran trio for UNC men's basketball

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | October 9

Not only have the three bonded on the court, they are also great friends, and roommates.