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Jeff Camarati has shot four men's basketball national championships as UNC Athletics' first official University photographer, along with countless other games for all 28 of UNC's varsity sports.

After 20 years behind the camera, Camarati makes student-athletes look their best

By Molly Looman

After graduating, Camarati eventually landed at Duke University where Steve Kirschner, UNC senior associate director of athletics for Communications, found him at an NCAA Men's Golf Championship in 2001. By 2005, UNC Athletics had its first official University photographer.

UNC forward Luke Maye (32) guards Stanford center Josh Sharma (20) as he pulls up for a shot in the Dean Smith Center on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. UNC won 90-72.

Roy Williams wasn't happy about his team's defense in a win over Stanford. Here's why:

Kenny Williams (24) shoots a three-pointer in Monday's 90-72 win over Stanford.

Kenny Williams finds his shooting touch, UNC men's basketball defeats Stanford, 90-72

North Carolina guard Kenny Williams (24) shoots a 3-pointer during the first half on Feb. 27 at the Smith Center.

No. 7 UNC men's basketball defeats Stanford, 90-72, in home opener

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UNC first-year guard Coby White (2) takes a shot during exhibition game against Mount Olive on Friday Nov. 3.

ANALYSIS: White and Woods bring different skillsets to point guard position

By Brian Keyes

The playmaking is going to come down to two point guards with big question marks above their heads — junior Seventh Woods and first-year Coby White.

Forward Sterling Manley (21) attempts a contested dunk against Pittsburgh on Feb. 3 in the Smith Center.

ANALYSIS: UNC men's basketball looks for continued growth from sophomore big men

By Brennan Doherty

“We lose Joel and Theo, which is obviously a big difference – they’re big time game changers for us. But I think we have people who can step up into these roles.”

North Carolina guard Seventh Woods (0) shoots a lay up during the second half of a March 3 away game against Duke.

Inside Seventh Woods' personal journey from high school phenomenon to college backup

By Holt McKeithan

Woods is strapped into a personal rollercoaster that has seen precipitous peaks and reciprocal drops. At every lurch, he is hounded by the expectations of those around him — fans, teammates, the media. Everybody puts pressure on Seventh Woods. That is, except for Seventh Woods.

UNC shooting guard Kenny Williams (24) drives toward the basket in the first game of the season. UNC won 78-67 against Wofford in the Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, SC on Nov. 6, 2018.

Kenny Williams uses last season as motivation for a successful senior year

By Parth Upadhyaya

Kenny Williams refuses to forget the loss against the Aggies eight months ago.

UNC power forward Garrison Brooks (15) screams in the excitement following his slam dunk against Wofford in their first game of the season. UNC won 78-67 in the Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, SC on Nov. 6, 2018.

Forward Garrison Brooks aims for breakthrough sophomore UNC men's basketball season

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle

Perhaps UNC can make a deep postseason run using a small-ball lineup, but for the team to reach its full potential, it will likely need a sophomore big man to step up.

Miami guard Ja'quan Newton (0) celebrates with his team after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer against UNC on senior night on Feb. 27 at the Smith Center.

ANALYSIS: UNC's men's basketball's biggest weakness is its 3-point defense

By Jack Frederick

Last season, the Tar Heels ranked second-to-last in the ACC in 3-point defense despite finishing in a tie for third place in the conference standings. By the time the Aggies played UNC in Charlotte, it marked the 20th time — out of 37 games — when the Tar Heels' opponent made 10 or more shots from downtown.

Sean May is in his fourth year with the UNC men's basketball team, and second as director of operations. "It doesn't feel like work," says May, the 2005 Final Four Most Outstanding Player.

'Doing what I love to do': The newest chapter of Sean May's UNC basketball career

By Chapel Fowler

After years of uncertainty and stints across the Atlantic Ocean, Sean May isn’t afraid to indulge, just a bit, in his newfound stability.

First-year Nassir Little (5) helped UNC beat Elon 116-67 at the Schar Center at Elon.

First-year Nassir Little stands out among all the UNC men's basketball hype

By James Tatter

There are plenty of leaders, big names and good storylines on the court for UNC this year. There’s hardly enough hype to go around. That’s not a problem for Nassir Little.

UNC first-year forward Nassir Little (5) scores after a breakaway at Elon. UNC beat the Phoenix, 116-67, at the Schar Center in Elon, N.C.

'He's freakishly strong': Nassir Little announces his arrival in win at Elon

By Holt McKeithan

Nassir Little has arrived.

Three takeaways from UNC's 78-67 season-opening win over Wofford

By Madeline Coleman

Gaining confidence, a little extra defense and rebounds helped lead the Tar Heels to a 78-67 victory against Wofford.

NC power forward Garrison Brooks (15) slam dunks the ball against Wofford in their first game of the season. UNC won 78-67 in the Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, SC on Nov. 6, 2018.

Shades of Brice Johnson: Brooks shines in season opener for UNC men's basketball

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — If you watched closely enough on Tuesday night, chances are you noticed something familiar.

COLUMN: Amid on-court success, Derrick Rose deserves scrutiny for his actions off it

By Brian Keyes

"I know in my heart if we include the best about what athletes do outside of sports, it is all the more necessary to include the worst."

Analysis: What Coby White’s start on Friday means for UNC basketball

By Alex Zietlow

Friday night's exhibition win over Mount Olive signaled to Tar Heel fans that even though Coach Williams is running a program — he isn’t afraid to have a first-year be his next in command.

Guard Kenny Williams (24) drives to the basket during Friday's exhibition versus Mount Olive in the Dean Dome. UNC won 107-64.

Exhibition against Mount Olive gives first look at new UNC men's basketball team

By Brian Keyes

Despite their 107-64 victory over the Mount Olive Trojans on Friday, the Tar Heels' first exhibition game revealed some of the team's weaknesses.

Former North Carolina guard Marcus Paige dribbles in the 2016 national championship game.

COLUMN: Why Marcus Paige will always be my favorite Tar Heel

By Ryan Wilcox

Before Feb. 26, 2014, I was pretty sure who my favorite Tar Heel of all time was. After Feb. 26, 2014, there was no doubt.

UNC forward Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball during the 2016 ACC Championship March 12.

COLUMN: "They're going bananas on Franklin Street": Defending UNC's forgotten seasons

By Holt McKeithan

What are the forgotten seasons in recent North Carolina basketball history?

125 Years of Editorial Freedom

125 Years of Editorial Freedom

After 20 years behind the camera, Camarati makes student-athletes look their best

Roy Williams wasn't happy about his team's defense in a win over Stanford. Here's why:

Kenny Williams finds his shooting touch, UNC men's basketball defeats Stanford, 90-72

No. 7 UNC men's basketball defeats Stanford, 90-72, in home opener

Men's basketball

ANALYSIS: White and Woods bring different skillsets to point guard position

ANALYSIS: UNC men's basketball looks for continued growth from sophomore big men

Inside Seventh Woods' personal journey from high school phenomenon to college backup

Kenny Williams uses last season as motivation for a successful senior year

Forward Garrison Brooks aims for breakthrough sophomore UNC men's basketball season

ANALYSIS: UNC's men's basketball's biggest weakness is its 3-point defense

'Doing what I love to do': The newest chapter of Sean May's UNC basketball career

First-year Nassir Little stands out among all the UNC men's basketball hype

'He's freakishly strong': Nassir Little announces his arrival in win at Elon

Three takeaways from UNC's 78-67 season-opening win over Wofford

Shades of Brice Johnson: Brooks shines in season opener for UNC men's basketball

COLUMN: Amid on-court success, Derrick Rose deserves scrutiny for his actions off it

Analysis: What Coby White’s start on Friday means for UNC basketball

Exhibition against Mount Olive gives first look at new UNC men's basketball team

COLUMN: Why Marcus Paige will always be my favorite Tar Heel

COLUMN: "They're going bananas on Franklin Street": Defending UNC's forgotten seasons

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