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Demetrius Jackson shoos the ball and puts Notre Dame in the lead, 57-56 with seconds remaining.

What to know about Notre Dame, UNC's Elite Eight opponent

By Carlos Collazo | March 26

PHILADELPHIA — The Feb. 6 loss against Notre Dame allowed the North Carolina men's basketball team to find another gear defensively.

Marcus Paige shoots a 3-point shot during the second half.

UNC men's basketball tops Indiana in Sweet 16 behind sharp 3-point shooting

By Pat James | March 26

PHILADELPHIA — Barely 30 seconds had gone by in Friday’s Sweet 16 contest between top-seeded North Carolina and fifth-seeded Indiana when Marcus Paige ...

Marcus Paige warms up with the team before the start of the second half.

Marcus Paige's sharp shooting leads UNC to win over Indiana, Elite Eight

By Carlos Collazo | March 26

PHILADELPHIA — This was vintage Marcus Paige, in the present. As the top-seeded North Carolina men’s basketball team ran away with their Sweet 16 ...

Sean May hands the ball back to Theo Pinson (1).

Sean May remembers ties to Indiana ahead of UNC's Sweet 16 game against the Hoosiers

By Pat James | March 25

PHILADELPHIA — Sean May still remembers walking the halls of Bloomington North High School in Bloomington, Ind., the day he committed to North Carolina. ...

Thomas Bryant shoots a basket during practice.

Frontcourt differences could shape UNC's matchup with Indiana

By Carlos Collazo | March 25

PHILADELPHIA — While much talk has been made of fifth-seeded Indiana's perimeter play ahead of its Sweet 16 matchup against the top-seeded North Carolina ...

Nate Britt (0) and Marcus Paige (5) run drills at practice.

Marcus Paige, Indiana's Yogi Ferrell meet again in Sweet 16

By Pat James | March 24

PHILADELPHIA — As two of the best point guards in the Midwest, and in the country, Marcus Paige and Indiana’s Yogi Ferrell’s battles ensued long ...

The scene from UNC and Indiana's open practices Thursday

By Carlos Collazo | March 24

PHILADELPHIA — The No. 1 seed North Carolina men's basketball team hit the floor of the Wells Fargo Center Thursday afternoon for a brief practice and ...

UNC men's basketball seeks sweet success

By C Jackson Cowart and Jeremy Vernon | March 24

The North Carolina men’s basketball team will face Indiana in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in program history — losing the previous two ...

UNC turns to small lineup for NCAA success

By Pat James | March 23

The North Carolina men’s basketball team’s biggest asset might be going small.

UNC basketball player Marcus Paige (5) moves past Virginia’s Malcom Brogdon (15) during the ACC tournament in Washington, DC.

More to UNC’s 3-point defense than statistics

By Pat James | March 23

The North Carolina men’s basketball team’s biggest problem against Indiana might not be a problem at all when the teams meet in the Sweet 16 on Friday. ...

Brice Johnson shoots the ball in the first half.

Column: Brice Johnson deserves praise

By David Allen Jr. | March 22

Where do I start? No, really, where? Is it his 21 double-doubles this season? What bout the 39-point, 23-rebound outing against Florida State? Or is it ...

Justin Jackson (44) drives towards the basket.

What to know about Indiana, which faces UNC in the Sweet 16

By Pat James | March 21

For the first time since 1984, North Carolina will face Indiana in the NCAA Tournament.

Marching Tar Heels trombone player Paul Beam dances during halftime to Flo Rida’s “Low” with fellow band members.

UNC band turns playoff into dance-off

By Marisa Dunn | March 21

UNC beat Providence College twice on Saturday.

Senior Brice Johnson (11) and the Tar Heels take a time-out during the second half of the Round of 32 March Madness game against Providence.

UNC men's basketball seniors Johnson, Paige push Tar Heels to the Sweet 16

By Pat James | March 20

RALEIGH — At one point during Saturday’s game against Providence, Brice Johnson turned to Marcus Paige, confident his roommate and fellow senior knew ...

Sophomore Justin Jackson (44) dunks the ball during the ACC Tournament Championship game against Virginia on March 12.

Jackson disrupts Dunn in second round

By Carlos Collazo | March 20

RALEIGH — It’s incredibly hard to guard Kris Dunn. The top-seeded North Carolina men’s basketball team found that out Saturday when they took on ...

Senior Brice Johnson reacts after scoring during the second half.

Brice Johnson's monstrous block provides spark for UNC men's basketball in win over Providence

By Pat James | March 20

RALEIGH — With about four minutes left in the first half on Saturday night, the energy inside PNC Arena was lacking.

Marcus Paige drives towards the basket. Paige scored 12 points on Saturday night.

UNC men's basketball advances to second straight Sweet 16 with win over Providence

By Carlos Collazo | March 20

RALEIGH — Again, the North Carolina men's basketball team started out slow.

Marcus Paige winds up for a three-point shot.

Marcus Paige, Providence's Kris Dunn reap rewards of staying in college

By Pat James | March 19

RALEIGH — Out of a mutual respect forged on the AAU circuit and in multiple camps, Marcus Paige and Providence’s Kris Dunn have watched each other ...

What to know about Providence, UNC's second-round opponent

By Pat James | March 18

After defeating Southern California 70-69 on Thursday, Providence advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where it will face North Carolina. ...

Brice Johnson's frustration fuels record-breaking performance, defensive turnaround in win over Florida Gulf Coast

By Pat James | March 18

RALEIGH — Much like it did in the first half, frustration painted Brice Johnson’s face as he stood outside North Carolina’s locker room on Thursday. A ...