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Luke Maye's career night commands attention in UNC men's basketball's Sweet 16 win over Butler

By Brendan Marks | March 24

MEMPHIS — They announced his arrival in grandiose fashion, making a marvel of his entrance after his marvel of a performance. Or, something like that. ...

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) lunges for a loose ball against Butler in the Sweet 16 matchup in Memphis on Friday.

UNC men's basketball buries Butler for spot in Elite Eight

By C Jackson Cowart | March 24

MEMPHIS — With the nation's eyes on the next opponent, the North Carolina men's basketball team took care of Butler, 92-80, in Friday's Sweet 16 game ...

Butler first-year Kamar Baldwin (3) celebrates with fans. North Carolina will face Butler in the third round of the NCAA tournament on Friday evening. Photo courtesy Jimmy Lafakis.

What to expect as UNC men's basketball takes on Butler

By Jeremy Vernon | March 24

The top-seeded North Carolina men's basketball team will look to keep its redemption tour rolling against No. 4 seed Butler in the Sweet 16 at 7:09 p.m. tonight. ...

Former UNC guard Marcus Paige (4) returned to the state with the Salt Lake City Stars to take on the Greensboro Swarm. Greensboro defeated Salt Lake City 104-99. Here, Paige talks with former N.C. State guard Cat Barber (7).

Warm welcome greets Marcus Paige in his return to North Carolina

By John Bauman | March 24

Marcus Paige couldn’t help but smile. He stepped on the court Thursday night for the 42nd time in the 2016-17 season in a navy Salt Lake City Stars ...

North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) goes up for a lay in against Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday.

FILM REVIEW: The play call that saved the season for UNC men's basketball

By John Bauman | March 20

When Arkansas’ Jaylen Barford scored a layup to put the Razorbacks up 65-60 with 3:28 remaining in the second half of Sunday’s game, it wasn't hyperbole ...

Word on the Street: Chapel Hill was voted the No. 1 city for college basketball

By Gregory Hall | March 20

Chapel Hill is number one in WalletHub.com's new list of the best and worst cities for college basketball fans. Durham ranked number three. Staff Writer ...

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) is embraced by guard Kenny Williams on the bench at the end of the team's victory of Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday.

Meeks' tip-in helps UNC escape game with Sweet 16 berth

By Brendan Marks | March 20

Think about everything going on in that moment: siren blaring, thousands of butts rising all at once out of thousands of seats, a parade of pom-poms ruffling ...

North Carolina wing Theo Pinson (1) and guard Nate Britt (0) celebrate after defeating Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Sunday. Trailing 65-60 with 3:28 left, UNC closed the game on a 12-0 run to beat Arkansas.

UNC men's basketball refuses to let season end with 72-65 win over Arkansas

By C Jackson Cowart | March 20

Isaiah Hicks pondered his career, which was potentially four minutes from finality. He exchanged glances with Kennedy Meeks. They weren’t ready for ...

UNC men's basketball escapes Arkansas, advances to Sweet 16

By C Jackson Cowart | March 19

GREENVILLE, S.C. — In a game that looked like the end of its season, the North Carolina men's basketball team rallied against Arkansas to muster a 72-65 ...

North Carolina guard Joel Berry (2) drives in against Texas Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Friday.

What to expect when Arkansas faces UNC men's basketball

By C Jackson Cowart | March 18

GREENVILLE, S.C. —After a 39-point rout in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the North Carolina men's basketball team faces its next challenge ...

North Carolina wing Justin Jackson (44) pulls up for a three-pointer against Texas Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Friday.

Justin Jackson not focused on breaking UNC men's basketball 3-point record

By Brendan Marks | March 18

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Justin Jackson didn’t want anything exorbitant — he’d have been happy with his miniature bottle of apple juice and the half-eaten ...

North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) rises for a lay in against Texas Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville on Friday.

Isaiah Hicks, Kanler Coker friendship on display in win over Texas Southern

By Brendan Marks | March 17

GREENVILLE, S.C. — This is a basketball story, even if it may not start like one.

UNC men's basketball crushes Texas Southern, 103-64, in NCAA Tournament opener

By C Jackson Cowart | March 17

GREENVILLE, S.C. — In its first postseason game since a national title loss, the North Carolina men's basketball team easily dispatched Texas Southern, ...

Justin Jackson (44) looks at the scoreboard as confetti falls after the national championship in 2016. The Tar Heels hope to take the title this year following the 77-74 loss to Villanova last year.

'Redemption' group chat motivates UNC men's basketball ahead of NCAA Tournament

By Brendan Marks | March 16

GREENVILLE, S.C. — They’re united, all 15 members of the North Carolina men’s basketball team, by long bus rides and hotel rooms and entire ...

The Tar Heels huddle between play during the game against Miami on Thursday. UNC is the No. 1 seed in the South region for the NCAA tournament.

ANALYSIS: 5 teams that could challenge UNC men's basketball in South Region of NCAA Tournament

By C Jackson Cowart | March 13

After winning the ACC regular-season crown by two games, the North Carolina men's basketball team sits atop the South Region of the NCAA Tournament with ...