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Carolina wrapped up nonconference play with an impressive win over East Carolina on Monday night, setting new season-bests in points scored (99) and points allowed (51) as all 16 players saw action. The Pirates were never really in the game. They scored the first two points, but UNC scored the next 12, and the rout […]
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In their last non-conference matchup of the season, UNC beat East Carolina 99-51 on Monday. The team improved to 12-1 this season as they continue to have one of the best starts to the season they’ve had in quite some time. Hubert Davis pulled his starters with over six minutes left in the game, but […]
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We have finally arrived at the end of the non-conference schedule for the Tar Heels, and more importantly, we have made it with the team only losing one game. It is a feat that they haven’t pulled off in over a decade, which is impressive to say the very least. We can have a debate […]
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In a move that really should come as a surprise to no one, quarterback Bryce Baker is entering the transfer portal. Baker didn’t appear in a single game for the Tar Heels in 2025 despite the fact that Gio Lopez was not very good and also ended up injured at one point. Quarterbacks Max Johnson […]
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UNC dismissed offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens after the conclusion of the 2025 season which featured an absolutely putrid offense that was one of the worst in the country. David posted last week that names were starting to surface as potential replacements for Kitchens, such as Chip Kelly, Tommy Rees, Andy Kotelnicki, and Bobby Petrino. It […]
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Wait a second, didn’t Carolina just play over this weekend? Why yes they did, and in fact the result was a good one. It feels like whenever the Tar Heels play in the CBS Sports Classic this close to Christmas, they typically call it a holiday and head their separate ways. This time, though, coach […]
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Seth Trimble returned to action on Saturday afternoon after a six-week absence due to a weight room accident that broke his left forearm. Trimble had only played two games before the mishap, yet returned looking like he was in midseason form. Trimble played a team-high 38 minutes in UNC’s 71-70 win, scoring 17 points on […]
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Hopefully you’ve fully recovered from Carolina’s rollercoaster of a win over Ohio State on Saturday, because the Tar Heels are right back in action tomorrow against ECU. It will only be the fourth men’s basketball game between these in-state schools. Carolina faced ECU in the first round of the 1993 NCAA Tournament, and hosted the […]
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Anytime a team like North Carolina plays in a competitive game like it did against Ohio State in the annual CBS Sports Classic, there are going to be several players who greatly contributed to help the team secure the one point win. It takes a full team effort to get a win like that, and […]
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In order for teams to win college basketball games, they usually need a few key things in order to do so: skill, timing, and luck. Skill is self-explanatory. Timing can mean getting players healthy at the right time, players getting hot at the right time, etc. And then of course there’s luck, which involves having […]
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UNC led for all but just over eight minutes of their CBS Sports Classic game against Ohio State, but the Tar Heels trailed by four points with under a minute after a four-point play for the Buckeyes. They got two huge baskets from Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar to go up one with seven seconds […]
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We are just moments away from UNC squaring off against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic. More importantly, we are just moments away from the return of senior guard Seth Trimble, who has not seen the basketball court in a meaningful way since the Heels’ huge win over Kansas. With Trimble’s return, Hubert Davis […]
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A year ago, one of the most cited benefits of hiring Bill Belichick was the premise that elite coaches and players would flock to work and play for the man. Belichick, after all, comes with the label Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) for the NFL. His eight Super Bowl rings, six as head coach, will […]
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It’s amazing to think that Carolina has been playing in this neutral court event now since 2014. In all that time you got used to a regular rhythm where CBS looked to basically start the transition from college football to college basketball with a marquee event that featured four historic programs. However, in the age […]
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I know, it’s late. I’m sorry! It can be hard to think of things to wish for, given how lucky I am to root for the Tar Heels, you know? I mean, we’ve got national titles — honestly more than I even know what to do with. Hell, we’ve even got a dynasty right here […]
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Let’s travel back in time for a moment. It’s December 19th, 2024. The North Carolina Tar Heels are two games away from completing their non-conference schedule, and they hold a 6-5 record after losing to four ranked teams and Michigan State. The Quad 1 wins situation is dark, fans are growing more and more skeptical […]
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After three games in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels head to Atlanta for the CBS Sports Classic, where they’ll face a potential NCAA Tournament team in Ohio State. The Buckeyes carry an 8-2 record, a #40 KenPom ranking, and a #47 NET ranking. The two losses may be Ohio State’s most notable results of the […]
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The 2025 offense was putrid. Some blame Gio Lopez, some blame Freddie Kitchens, some blame Mike Lombardi, and some blame Bill Belichick. All of them contributed in their own way. A unit that ranked as one of the worst in UNC history required a lot of contributions at all levels. Freddie got fired, but the […]
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After a couple home games, it’s time for the North Carolina Tar Heels’ men’s basketball team to head back out on the road. While they’re not headed to full enemy territory, Carolina is set to head to Atlanta this week to take part in the annual CBS Sports Classic doubleheader. This year’s edition will see […]
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Cheer up, Sleepy JeanOh, what can it meanTo a daydream believerAnd a homecoming queen Daydream Believer – The Monkees Cheer up indeed, sleepy teams. It is always hard to come back from a long week of studying and taking tests, and some teams respond by just not playing at all (looking at you Blue Devils, […]
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When picking a player of the game for a given matchup, you don’t automatically have to go with the leading scorer. Sometimes, it’s worth choosing the best all-around stat line, or picking someone who impacted the game in a specific facet that allowed the team to win the game. On other occasions, you kinda have […]
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I warned readers before the game that this East Tennessee State team was not an opponent to be taken lightly, and for the first 18 minutes of action, they proved me right, forcing the Heels to play a down-tempo, back-and-forth game that featured 6 ties and 4 lead changes. Eventually, though, UNC imposed their will, […]
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UNC improved to 10-1 on the season with a 77-58 win over East Tennessee State in the Dean Dome on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels and Buccaneers played a fairly evenly matched first half that saw Carolina go to the locker room with just an eight-point lead before turning on the jets and putting plenty […]
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At the time of writing this article, the Duke Blue Devils pulling away from Lipscomb after finding themselves in a surprising dogfight in the previous 25 minutes. I bring this up because tonight’s game between UNC and ETSU could provide an equal amount of chaos if the Heels aren’t careful. The Buccaneers currently have an […]
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With the Thanksgiving week MTEs and stuff like the ACC/SEC Challenge now in the books, we’re entering a slightly quiet period on the college basketball calendar. Right around this time of year, a lot of school wrap up their semesters and don’t play as many high profile games. Also, there’s the matter of some holidays […]
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