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Despite back-to-back losses, UNC men's basketball leaves Phil Knight Invitational with their heads up

By Lucas Thomae | November 27

After a four-overtime loss to No. 18 Alabama, the North Carolina men's basketball team slunk back to the locker room physically and emotionally exhausted. ...

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UNC men's basketball loses to No. 18 Alabama, 103-101, in four-overtime thriller

By Lucas Thomae | November 27

This could have been anyone's game, but UNC leaves the Phil Knight Invitational disappointed after losing back-to-back games against lesser-ranked opponents. ...

Iowa State's Caleb Grill cooks Tar Heels' defense in UNC's first loss of the season

By Shelby Swanson | November 26

"He (Grill) played out of his mind," UNC junior guard Caleb Love said. "Credit to him. We definitely have to be better on the defensive end, all around." ...

Late-game implosion dooms UNC men's basketball against Iowa State, 70-65

By Lucas Thomae | November 25

UNC will play the loser of the UConn-Alabama matchup in the third-place game, with is set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Pete Nance leads No. 1 UNC men's basketball to 89-81 win over Portland in Phil Knight Invitational

By Cooper Metts | November 24

Nance had a strong outing in the Tar Heels’ winning effort, matching his career high with 28 points. He recorded seven rebounds while providing spacing ...

UNC men's basketball displays new cohesive identity in 80-64 win over James Madison

By Noah Monroe | November 21

The North Carolina men’s basketball team took a step forward on Sunday in its 80-64 win over James Madison – and it might all be thanks to an 8.5x11 ...

UNC men's basketball bounces back in big win over James Madison, 80-64

By Daniel Wei | November 20

Bacot posted an impressive double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 23 rebounds on 5-11 shooting.

After Gardner-Webb win, Hubert Davis says UNC men's basketball needs 'a hunger and a thirst'

By Noah Monroe | November 16

“We’re going to get the best out of every team we play, regardless of whether it’s non-conference or conference play,” head coach Hubert Davis ...

UNC men's basketball ekes out narrow win against Gardner-Webb, 72-66

By Lindsey Ware | November 15

North Carolina entered this game as heavy favorites against a Gardner Webb team that lost its first two games this season. However, the Tar Heels didn’t ...

Bacot 'upset' by lackluster first half following 102-86 win over College of Charleston

By Daniel Wei | November 12

The UNC men's basketball team won 102-86 over College of Charleston last night. But after the game, senior forward Armando Bacot seemed disappointed. ...

Caleb Love helps Tar Heels ramp up defensive intensity in second half against College of Charleston

By Evan Rogers | November 12

“That was unacceptable of me in the first half for (Bolon) to get those bully-ball points,” Caleb Love said. “Coach (Davis) told me I was being ...

No. 1 UNC men's basketball uses second-half push to squeak by College of Charleston, 102-86

By Evan Rogers | November 11

In a tightly contested game, the No. 1 North Carolina men's basketball team (2-0) eventually pulled away from the College of Charleston (1-1) to pull ...

Analysis: How UNC men's basketball's previous preseason No. 1 teams stack up to one another

By Lindsey Ware | November 9

Being the preseason No. 1 has had mixed results for North Carolina in the past, but this year, UNC will look to have a season that lives up to the Tar ...

First-years, seniors share equal excitement for UNC men's basketball season

By Noah Monroe | November 9

With North Carolina ranked as the top team in the country entering the season, the Class of 2023 will get its first taste of what it's like for the basketball ...

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Fresh faces aim to make instant impact for UNC men's basketball

By Daniel Wei | November 9

Fans already know what each returning starter for the North Carolina men’s basketball team brings to the table this season, but some of the new faces ...

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Local Chapel Hill restaurants look ahead to much-anticipated basketball season

By Hamsini Sivakumar | November 9

Chapel Hill caters to more than just college students throughout the year, but basketball season brings a particular crowd of fans who want to support ...

UNC graduate transfer Pete Nance 'couldn’t have picked a better spot'

By Shelby Swanson | November 9

This year, Pete Nance will take on a starting role on a preseason No. 1 team with national championship aspirations as a player who has never played once ...

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UNC basketball players, local stores teaming up to thrive in NIL era

By Caroline Wills | November 9

Entering year two of the NIL era, the ability to monetize a player’s name, image and likeness is benefiting both UNC basketball players and local Chapel ...

With expanded role, RJ Davis looks to take UNC offense to new heights

By Hunter Nelson | November 9

With the Tar Heels entering the year hoping to get back to the national championship game – and this time, finish the job – RJ Davis is looking to ...

Preview: UNC's big men looking to remain productive heading into new season

By Brendan Lunga | November 9

Entering the new season, senior forward Armando Bacot will be joined by two new faces in the frontcourt who hope to match the proficiency of last year’s ...