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North Carolina's "death lineup" buries Wake Forest in ACC opener, 73-69

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 30

One thing you cannot teach in basketball is experience. Wake Forest learned that the hard way on Saturday.

Introducing UNC's "death lineup"

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 29

This is not your typical North Carolina men’s basketball team. In past seasons, UNC has won by using two bruising big men to anchor a talented backcourt. ...

Jalek Felton stars in limited minutes against Ohio State

By Brennan Doherty | December 23

NEW ORLEANS – Talent and raw ability has never been the question with Jalek Felton, the first-year backup point guard on the No. 5 North Carolina men’s ...

In second game as a Tar Heel, Cameron Johnson makes instant impact

By Brennan Doherty | December 23

NEW ORLEANS — This was much more like how Cameron Johnson thought playing in a Tar Heel uniform would be like.

UNC rights wrongs in win over Ohio State at CBS Sports Classic

By Brennan Doherty | December 23

NEW ORLEANS – There were no wind sprints or physically-trying punishments to remind the North Carolina men’s basketball players that their performance ...

No. 5 North Carolina men's basketball bounces back with 86-72 victory over Ohio State

By Brennan Doherty | December 23

NEW ORLEANS – Following his team’s surprise home loss to Wofford on Wednesday, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams said his players needed to “by ...

Opponent preview: North Carolina finishes up non-conference slate against Ohio State

By Brennan Doherty | December 21

After suffering an unexpected 79-75 loss at home on Wednesday to Wofford, the No. 5 North Carolina men’s basketball team is in need for some good news. ...

Terriers tame No. 5 Tar Heels, 79-75, in unthinkable upset

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | December 21

As a child growing up in Radford, Va., Mike Young dreamed of playing for Dean Smith and the North Carolina men’s basketball team.

After stunning loss to Wofford, North Carolina looks to turn its lights back on

By James Tatter | December 21

Cameron Johnson’s return was a bright spot for North Carolina on Wednesday night, but largely because the rest of the team's lights seemed to be out. ...

Felton shows poise in blowout win over WCU

By Jonah Lossiah | December 8

Jalek Felton was one of the most entertaining high school players in the country, but now he’s just doing his best to earn playing time. After struggling ...

Ten years after an iconic moment of the UNC-Duke rivalry, Tyler Hansbrough and Gerald Henderson start a podcast

By Alex Zietlow | December 7

There are three images, give or take, that encapsulate Tyler Hansbrough’s career as a North Carolina men’s basketball player.

Juniors Kenny Williams and Luke Maye stay hot, UNC shoots 72.7 percent from three in win over WCU

By Jack Frederick | December 7

In the midst of a 33-3 first-half run, Kenny Williams received a pass at the top of the key, stepped back and fired a three from beyond the arc. Nothing ...

UNC women's basketball extends winning streak to five with win over Presbyterian, 91-56

By Kirk Meyer | December 5

Thanks to balanced scoring and steady interior defense, the North Carolina women’s basketball team won its fifth game in a row, defeating Presbyterian, ...

Huffman and other first-year big men shine against Tulane

By Brennan Doherty | December 3

The crowd at the Smith Center took notice. As Brandon Huffman retreated to the bench after his first four minutes of action during No. 13 North Carolina’s ...

Defense holds Tulane to 37.7 percent shooting in North Carolina's 97-73 win

By Holt McKeithan | December 3

Theo Pinson set the tone on the very first possession.

Joel Berry II and Luke Maye star in Charlotte as UNC defeats Davidson, 85-75

By Chapel Fowler | December 2

CHARLOTTE — In their first career games against Davidson, Joel Berry II and Luke Maye both scored zero points.

Pinson, Robinson’s impacts transcend statlines in UNC basketball win over Davidson

By Alex Zietlow | December 2

CHARLOTTE — With nine and a half minutes remaining in the Tar Heels’ fifth road test in 12 days, Theo Pinson collected a weak side rebound and diverted ...

UNC men's basketball wears down Davidson, 85-75, for seventh win of season

By Alex Zietlow | December 1

CHARLOTTE — The North Carolina men’s basketball team escaped the Spectrum Center with an 85-75 win over Davidson behind sophomore Brandon Robinson's ...

North Carolina men's basketball team resets in win over Michigan

By Chapel Fowler | November 30

Everything about Wednesday night’s 86-71 win over Michigan marked a return to normalcy for the North Carolina men’s basketball team.

A photo of Dean Smith in the Dean Smith Center rests next to hand written notes Smith wrote in preparation for his speech in 2001 after being named Kansan of the Year.

Wilson Library collection gives insight into Dean Smith's life as a coach, friend and mentor

By Emily Galvin | November 30

The legacy of Dean Smith has expanded from one dome to another. In Wilson Library, a new gift includes a collection of thousands of letters, speeches ...