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UNC forward Luke Maye (32) catches a pass during the basketball team's game against UNC-Pembrook on Friday.

Luke Maye brings versatility to UNC frontcourt

By Sam Doughton | November 10

Luke Maye wasn’t the first person off the bench last season for the North Carolina men’s basketball team. Or the second. Or the third.

UNC guard Nate Britt (0) looks to pass the ball around a UNC-Pembroke defender on Friday.

Nate Britt returns to familiar role in UNC backcourt

By Brendan Marks | November 10

Maybe it’s nothing. Maybe the hullabaloo is unwarranted — just a blip on the radar for this North Carolina men’s basketball season.

UNC forward Theo Pinson (right) celebrates after a teammate made a shot in the men's basketball team's game against UNC-Pembroke.

Injury sets back Theo Pinson, Tar Heels

By James Tatter | November 10

Keep the camera on Theo Pinson. Don’t look away now. This is the guy who relishes the spotlight.

UNC forward Isaiah Hicks (4) dunks the ball against UNC-Pembroke on Friday.

Isaiah Hicks seeks stability in starting role

By Blake Richardson | November 10

Roy Williams had already signed the paperwork.

Justin Jackson assumes Theo Pinson's role in small-ball lineup

By John Bauman | November 10

One of North Carolina’s most valuable lineups last season was a small-ball unit with junior Theo Pinson playing at the four. Those lineups feature just ...

Justin Jackson embraces pressure in Paige and Johnson's absence

By David Adler | November 10

Coming off a successful first year at North Carolina, many expected Justin Jackson to build on that season and shoulder more of the scoring load. ...

UNC men's basketball recruits show promise in 124-63 exhibition win over UNC-Pembroke

By John Bauman | November 7

The No. 6 North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated UNC-Pembroke 124-63 on Friday evening in a game that was never close.

Luke Maye, Kenny Williams shine in UNC men's basketball's 124-63 exhibition win over UNC-Pembroke

By Kiley Burns | November 7

It was not a fair contest. The No. 6 North Carolina men’s basketball team emptied its bench in Friday’s 124-63 derailing of UNC-Pembroke at the Smith ...

Student-athletes take a stand against social injustices

By C Jackson Cowart | November 4

Roy Williams didn’t understand.

UNC guard Joel Berry (2) pulls up for a 3-point shot over guard Nate Britt (0) during the Late Night with Roy scrimmage.

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

By Blake Richardson , C Jackson Cowart , Jeremy Vernon and Brendan Marks | October 27

Junior guard Joel Berry, senior forward Isaiah Hicks and Coach Roy Williams traveled to Charlotte on Wednesday to represent the North Carolina men’s ...

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Theo Pinson out indefinitely after breaking bone in right foot

By Jeremy Vernon | October 21

Theo Pinson, a junior wing on the North Carolina men's basketball team, is out indefinitely after breaking a bone in his right foot, the team announced ...

UNC first-year Brandon Robinson (14) drives towards the basket while being guarded by junior guard Justin Jackson (44) on Friday at Late Night with Roy.

First-years impress in Blue-White scrimmage at Late Night with Roy

By Jeremy Vernon | October 17

Brandon Robinson didn’t hesitate.

Theo Pinson (1) participated in a dance off against teammate Joel Berry at Late Night With Roy on Friday night.

Late Night With Roy dance-off shows UNC men's basketball's goofy, competitive spirit

By Blake Richardson | October 17

When the Blue and White teams tied in the dance competition, Late Night With Roy host Jesse Holley knew how to decide the winner — a dance-off.

UNC guard Joel Berry runs out of the tunnel.

What you missed at Late Night With Roy

By Blake Richardson and Jeremy Vernon | October 14

The North Carolina men's and women's basketball teams introduced themselves to UNC fans at Late Night With Roy on Friday at the Smith Center. Here are ...

UNC men's basketball hopes to turn heartbreak into success

By Jeremy Vernon | October 12

Roy Williams still hasn’t seen it. And he’s not sure he ever will.

UNC releases men's basketball schedule for 2016-17

By C Jackson Cowart | September 12

For the second straight season, the North Carolina men's basketball team must save its best for last.

2017 guard Andrew Platek commits to UNC

By John Bauman | July 18

The North Carolina men's basketball team added a member to their 2017 recruiting class on Monday afternoon when Andrew Platek announced on Twitter ...

Analysis: Is Harrison Barnes worth a max contract?

By C Jackson Cowart | June 30

Harrison Barnes is about to get paid. On Monday, the former UNC forward was named to USA Basketball’s 12-man roster for the 2016 Olympics in Rio ...

Harrison Barnes makes USA Basketball Olympic roster

By Jeremy Vernon | June 27

Former North Carolina men's basketball player Harrison Barnes was named to USA Basketball's 12-man roster for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. ...

Marcus Paige (5) makes a three-point shot in the last five seconds of the National Championship game, which tied the score 74-74.

Marcus Paige selected by Jazz at No. 55

By C Jackson Cowart | June 24

After a record-setting career at UNC, Marcus Paige is taking his talents to Utah.