Now in his third Sweet 16, North Carolina's Luke Maye is taking nothing for granted
“Coming into this year I had a little bit more hunger and a little bit more fight to get back.”
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North Carolina cleans up its act, earns Sweet 16 nod with 81-59 win over Washington
After North Carolina's victory over Washington, the team gets ready to play Auburn in Kansas City.
'Y'all are no longer freshmen': White and Little score 37 to lead UNC to Sweet 16
The 37 points scored by the two were the most from two UNC first-years in the NCAA Tournament since the 2005-2006 season.
North Carolina handles No. 9 seed Washington, 81-59, earns Sweet Sixteen appearance
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Oh., the No. 1 seed North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated No. 9 seed Washington, 81-59, on Sunday to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth time in the last five years.
HALFTIME: North Carolina leads No. 9 Washington, 41-33, in NCAA second round
At halftime in Columbus, Oh., the No. 1 seed North Carolina men’s basketball team leads No. 9 seed Washington, 41-33, with a spot in the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
Three Washington players to look out for in UNC's second-round matchup
COLUMBUS, OH — Hours before the No. 1 seed North Carolina men's basketball team knocked off No. 16 seed Iona, Washington similarly put the clamps on Utah State to earn a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
'Come back out there firing': Cameron Johnson leads UNC's second-half turnaround
COLUMBUS, OH — When Cameron Johnson walked off the Nationwide Arena court in Columbus, Ohio, to the locker room at halftime, top-seeded North Carolina was losing to No. 16 seed Iona, 38-33. He had 20 minutes to extend his college career.
‘It just feels amazing’: Nassir Little shines in NCAA Tournament debut for UNC
In what was mostly a game of two halves, first-year wing Nassir Little was the lone constant.
No. 1 seed UNC stops trying to 'be cool' in second half of 88-73 win over Iona
COLUMBUS, OH — The way Roy Williams would have you hear it, there’s nothing he hates more in life than someone trying to “be cool.”
Second half fuels No. 1 seed North Carolina basketball past No. 16 seed Iona, 88-73
COLUMBUS, OH — Graduate guard Cameron Johnson led the North Carolina men’s basketball team with 21 points as No. 1 seed UNC defeated No. 16 seed Iona, 88-73, on Friday night at the Nationwide Arena.
Tar Heels in the Pros: Former Tar Heels looking to finish seasons strong before NBA playoffs
With the NBA playoffs in sight, here's an update on UNC's former basketball stars.
Breaking down Washington and Utah State, potential Midwest Region opponents for UNC
This Friday, UNC's men's basketball team will play against the No. 16 seed Iona. If they win, they will go up against Washington or Utah State. Both are strong teams with impressive players and will be tough opponents for the Tar Heels.
Breaking down Iona, UNC's first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament
Here's what you need to know about Iona before the opening tip in Columbus, Ohio.
Roy Williams named USA TODAY Sports National Coach of the Year
Roy Williams was named the USA Today Sports National Coach of the Year, the publication announced on Tuesday morning.
Roy Williams comments on UNC receiving No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament
"We have to be ready to play the first day," Williams said in the team statement. "If you play your tail off the first day, perhaps they’ll let you stay around and play somebody else."
UNC women's basketball earns first NCAA Tournament bid in four years
North Carolina women's basketball will face No. 8 seed California in Waco, Texas on Saturday.
UNC earned a No. 1 seed in the Midwest. Who stands between the team and a Final Four?
Here’s what you need to know about four opponents UNC could see on its road to a 21st Final Four.
How UNC captured the third No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament
The North Carolina men's basketball team locked in a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament based on its strong resume this season.
'The No. 1 pick for a reason': Zion Williamson too much for UNC in ACC semifinals
“He's the No. 1 pick for a reason,” Garrison Brooks said of Zion Williamson, who had 31 points in Duke's win. “It just shows.”
