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What did you do for the game last night?

By Alexis Hinnant | April 5

After arguably the most important game for UNC this year, staff writer Alexis Hinnant asked people in Chapel Hill: "What did you do for the game last ...

Senior Marcus Paige takes a shot against Villanova on April 4.

UNC men's basketball falls short in legendary title game

By David Allen Jr. | April 5

HOUSTON — Legends. There were legends in NRG Stadium on Monday night. Not Michael Jordan. Not Phil Ford. Not Vince Carter. Not any of the dozens of ...

Senior Marcus Paige (5) walks off the court after a buzzer beater 77-74 loss to Villanova. Paige had made a three-pointer to briefly tie the game.

Heartbroken: UNC men's basketball comes up just short of the summit

By Pat James | April 5

HOUSTON — The climb to the top of the mountain isn’t easy.

Seniors Marcus Paige (5) and Brice Johnson (11) walk off the court after the 74-77 loss against Villanova.

Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson end their UNC basketball careers

By Carlos Collazo | April 5

HOUSTON — Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson sat inside the Smith Center with nothing.

Students around campus: Who is your favorite player and why?

By Harris Wheless | April 4

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Junior Nate Britt takes a shot against Villanova on April 4.

LIVE: Second half of UNC-Villanova game

By From staff and wire reports | April 4

The Daily Tar Heel sports staff will begin analysis of the UNC v. Villanova game shortly before tipoff.

UNC guard Nate Britt (0) takes on two Syracuse players during the semi-final NCAA Tournament game.

Nate Britt, Kris Jenkins share brotherly bond

By Pat James | April 4

HOUSTON — Brothers Nate Britt and Kris Jenkins sat on opposite sides of a room in their Upper Marlboro, Md., home when North Carolina played Villanova ...

Who has the final edge?

By C Jackson Cowart and Jeremy Vernon | April 4

In the final game of one of the wildest college basketball seasons in recent history, the North Carolina men’s basketball team will face off against ...

UNC forward Joel James (42) shoots the ball during the semi-final NCAA tournament game against Syracuse.

UNC men's basketball seniors ﬂourish in ﬁnal ride

By David Allen Jr. | April 3

HOUSTON — Win or lose, Monday’s national championship game will be the last time Marcus Paige, Brice Johnson and Joel James suit up for the North ...

UNC forward Brice Johnson (11) takes a shot against Syracuse in the semi-finals of the NCAA Tournament. UNC took the victory with a score of 83 - 66.

UNC excels with and without Brice Johnson on the court

By Carlos Collazo | April 3

HOUSTON — Brice Johnson is, as you know, a large reason why the North Carolina men's basketball team will be competing in the national championship ...

Villanova head coach Jay Wright answers questions about his coaching during a press conference on Sunday.

Three things to know about Villanova

By David Allen Jr. | April 3

In the storied histories of the North Carolina and Villanova men basketball programs, the pair of teams have met in the NCAA Tournament six times. In ...

Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball during the semi-final game against Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament.

UNC men's basketball relies on post play to fuel Final Four win over Syracuse

By Pat James | April 3

HOUSTON — Roy Williams has always stood by an inside-out offense. A proponent of attacking the basket and getting the opposing teams’ players in foul ...

Where can I get my championship preview or (knock on wood) championship paper?

By From staff and wire reports | April 3

The Daily Tar Heel will print a Championship Preview on Monday and, if the Tar Heels win on Monday night (knock on wood,) a special championship edition ...

Forward Kennedy Meeks (3) goes up for a dunk.

Kennedy Meeks propels UNC men's basketball to national championship game

By Pat James | April 3

HOUSTON — Before taking the court on Saturday at NRG Stadium, Kennedy Meeks received a familiar message from his favorite player. “Be confident in ...

Column: A pretty fun ride so far

By Carlos Collazo | April 3

HOUSTON — It's been a pretty fun ride so far. I've been in Houston for just over 36 hours now, along with the rest of the crew from The Daily Tar Heel. ...

Guard Joel Berry II (2) dribbles around his defender.

Joel Berry's aggressiveness ignites UNC's offense in national semifinal win over Syracuse

By Carlos Collazo | April 3

HOUSTON — For about the first 10 minutes of Saturday's 83-66 win over Syracuse in the national semifinals, the North Carolina men's basketball team ...

Fans flocked to Franklin Street on Saturday to celebrate the North Carolina men's basketball team's national championship berth.

Franklin Street: UNC fans rush and set bonfires, but no arrests yet reported

By From staff and wire reports | April 2

Fans rushed to Franklin Street to celebrate UNC's 83-66 win over Syracuse in the Final Four game in Houston tonight.

Guard Marcus Paige (5) drives toward the basket.

UNC rolls past Syracuse, sets sights on a national championship

By David Allen Jr. | April 2

It's hard to beat a team three times in the same season. But that's what the North Carolina men's basketball team accomplished Saturday evening when they ...

UNC men's soccer player Nico Melo sings national anthem ahead of Final Four

By Carlos Collazo | April 2

HOUSTON — Who would have thought being forced to sing at the 2015 Rammy Awards would send you to the Final Four?

The UNC men's basketball team huddles up at center court.

UNC men's basketball prepares to face Syracuse zone defense once again

By Pat James | April 1

HOUSTON — Wherever Jim Boeheim goes, his 2-3 zone defense goes with him. From high school coaching clinics to the United States Olympic basketball team, ...