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UNC first-year guard Anthony Harris (0) dribbles down court in the Smith Center on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Harris left the game early after sustaining a knee injury during the game against Yale. UNC defeated Yale 70-67.

Analysis: Tar Heels expected to lean on youthful stars in this year's backcourt

By Ryan Heller

First-years Caleb Love and R.J. Davis headline a group of relatively young, albeit talented, guards on this year's men's basketball teams.

Junior forward Garrison Brooks (15) laughs while speaking with the press after the game against N.C. State in the Smith Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. UNC beat N.C. State 85-79. When asked how he felt, Brooks responded, "100 (percent). I'm good. I'm good I'm good."

Analysis: Best and worst case scenarios for the Tar Heels in 2020-2021

UNC first year Forward Armando Bacot (5) attempts free throw during the game against Clemson at the Dean Smith Center on Saturday Jan. 11, 2020. UNC lost to Clemson 79-76, ending the Tigers 0-59 losing streak in Chapel Hill.

'Iron sharpens iron': Armando Bacot is maximizing his potential on and off the court

UNC junior forward Garrison Brooks (15) celebrates during a game against N.C. State in the Smith Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. UNC defeated State 85-79, snapping the team's seven game losing streak.

Analysis: UNC's frontcourt boasts mix of skillful veterans, talented newcomers

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Preview: Three keys for No. 16 UNC men's basketball in season opener against Charleston

By Christian Avy

The North Carolina men's basketball team will have its first game of the season against College of Charleston, where the Tar Heels veteran big men and young guards will match up against the Cougars' experienced perimeter players and new-influx of bigs.

UNC first year guard Caleb Love poses for a portrait in the Smith Center on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Photo courtesy of Morgan Pirozzi for UNC Athletic Communications.

The point guard education of Caleb Love, UNC basketball's next great NBA prospect

By Ryan Wilcox

Caleb Love is the latest in a recent trend of star point guards coming to North Carolina with the possibility of leaving after just one year. But before that happens, he'll have to direct the Tar Heels as a first-year player, balancing his scoring and playmaking to try and lead UNC back to the NCAA Tournament.

James Michael McAdoo shoots the ball in UNC’s first-round Maui Invitational victory against Mississippi State in Nov. 2012.

The Maui Invitational will look different for North Carolina this year

By Michael Meares

The North Carolina men’s basketball team will compete in this year’s Maui Invitational Tournament, but it won’t be traveling to Hawaii. Instead, the tournament will take place in Asheville between Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 due to COVID-19.

First-year guard Cole Anthony (2) yells during a game against Boston College in the Smith Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. UNC fell to Boston College by just one point in the last minutes of the game, making the final score 71-70.

Analysis: UNC men's basketball enters the era of the one-and-done

By Jeremiah Holloway

Since Roy Williams took over in 2003, UNC men's basketball has relied heavily on veteran experience. Now, the Tar Heels are evolving, entering the year with what could be their third consecutive one-and-done point guard.

UNC sophomore guard Leaky Black high-fives down the bench during a game against Duke in the Smith Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. The Tar Heels lost to the Blue Devils 98-96.

As a junior, Leaky Black could be key in guiding UNC basketball back to success

By Ryan Heller

After two years with UNC basketball, a healthy and experienced Leaky Black could be a difference maker for a Tar Heels group looking to climb back to the top of college hoops.

UNC first year guard Puff Johnson poses for a portrait in the Dean Smith Center on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Photo courtesy of Morgan Pirozzi for UNC Athletic Communications.

Building off a family legacy, Puff Johnson plans to make a name for himself

By Karlie Nielson

Puff Johnson might be coming into the North Carolina men's basketball program off the heels of his brother's stellar UNC career, but the first-year swingman plans to make a name for himself all on his own.

UNC's men's basketball coach Roy Williams speaks to press members after a game against Boston College in the Smith Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. UNC fell to Boston College by just one point in the last minutes of the game, making the final score 71-70.

How UNC men's basketball can bounce back from last year's injuries, shooting woes

By Hunter Nelson

Here's a look at some of the reasons the Tar Heels struggled last season and how they can avoid a similar situation in the coming months.

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Heel Talk: Preparing for the spring and reflecting on the fall

By Evely Forte and Praveena Somasundaram

On this special episode for the last day of UNC classes, host Evely Forte chats with University Desk Assistant Editor Anna Neil about what went wrong for the University this fall semester and how it is planning differently for the spring.

Albert Long (left), a legendary four-sport letter winner and UNC alumnus, with UNC football’s chaplain Mitch Mason (right). Photo courtesy of Mitch Mason.

'A friend, a mentor, a confidant': Former four-sport athlete Albert Long dies at age 88

By Jeremiah Holloway

During his time at UNC, Albert Long played varsity football, basketball, baseball and track, and he's still the only athlete in ACC history to letter in four sports.

UNC and Wofford's men's basketball teams squared off during a game on Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2019 at Carmichael Arena.This is the first regular-season game the Tar Heels have played in Carmichael since 1986. UNC fell to Wofford 64-68, marking UNC's third consecutive loss.

North Carolina men's basketball announces 2020-2021 season schedule

By Brian Keyes

The North Carolina men's basketball team announced its season schedule on Tuesday — the Tar Heels are slated to play a reduced 27 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 20-game ACC conference schedule.

Kiersten Steinbacher, a Senior Exercise and Sport Science Major and Head Student Manager for Carolina Basketball, poses with her basketball and manager clipboard at the courts outside of Ram Village on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.

'Not just for the boys': Female athletic managers make strides in male-dominated field

By Kaitlyn Schmidt

For Mariah Vargas, working with male athletes offers an important experience that will hopefully one day land her a job in the MLB: she knows how to navigate being the only woman in the room.

UNC's senior guard Brandon Robinson during a game against Clemson at the Dean Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Clemson defeated UNC for the first time in Chapel Hill 79-76.

UNC athletics announces reduced fan capacity for basketball, updates ticket policy

By PJ Morales

UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham and Rams Club executive director John Montgomery said in a press release that fan capacity at both the Dean E. Smith Center and Carmichael Arena will be reduced, but did not announce specific numbers yet.

Tar Heels prepare to put last season's disappointment behind them

By Brian Keyes

The North Carolina men's basketball team went out in unceremonious fashion last season, with a loss in the second round of the ACC Tournament. This year, the team is ready to move forward with improvements.

UNC's men's basketball coach Roy Williams yells from the sidelines during a game against Boston College in the Smith Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. UNC fell to Boston College by just one point in the last minutes of the game, making the final score 71-70.

'He's pissed': Roy Williams 'hungry' to ensure UNC bounces back from last year's woes

By Macy Meyer

“If I tell you something, you ought to take it to the bank because I’m going to tell you the freaking truth,” UNC men's basketball head coach Roy Williams said. “I think we’ll rebound the basketball this year like North Carolina teams usually rebound the basketball: better than last year.”

UNC guard Cameron Johnson celebrates after a play during the game against Gonzaga in the Dean Dome on Saturday night. UNC won 103 - 90.

Tar Heels in the Pros: Three former UNC basketball players shine in NBA bubble

By Deven Wackett

With Los Angeles Lakers forward Danny Green being the only Tar Heel left standing in the NBA bubble, the 10-year league veteran could add a third ring to his collection with one more win.

Head Coach Roy Williams speaks at a post-game press conference after a 94-71 win against Miami. The victory broke the Tar Heels' losing streak and allowed Williams to surpass Dean Smith in all-time wins.

UNC men's basketball adds second 2021 commit in four-star shooting guard D'Marco Dunn

By Ryan Heller

One of the top shooting guards in the 2021 class chose the Tar Heels over Vanderbilt, Clemson, Arizona, Louisville, Texas and Georgia.

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Analysis: Tar Heels expected to lean on youthful stars in this year's backcourt

Analysis: Best and worst case scenarios for the Tar Heels in 2020-2021

'Iron sharpens iron': Armando Bacot is maximizing his potential on and off the court

Analysis: UNC's frontcourt boasts mix of skillful veterans, talented newcomers

Men's basketball

Preview: Three keys for No. 16 UNC men's basketball in season opener against Charleston

The point guard education of Caleb Love, UNC basketball's next great NBA prospect

The Maui Invitational will look different for North Carolina this year

Analysis: UNC men's basketball enters the era of the one-and-done

As a junior, Leaky Black could be key in guiding UNC basketball back to success

Building off a family legacy, Puff Johnson plans to make a name for himself

How UNC men's basketball can bounce back from last year's injuries, shooting woes

Heel Talk: Preparing for the spring and reflecting on the fall

'A friend, a mentor, a confidant': Former four-sport athlete Albert Long dies at age 88

North Carolina men's basketball announces 2020-2021 season schedule

'Not just for the boys': Female athletic managers make strides in male-dominated field

UNC athletics announces reduced fan capacity for basketball, updates ticket policy

Tar Heels prepare to put last season's disappointment behind them

'He's pissed': Roy Williams 'hungry' to ensure UNC bounces back from last year's woes

Tar Heels in the Pros: Three former UNC basketball players shine in NBA bubble

UNC men's basketball adds second 2021 commit in four-star shooting guard D'Marco Dunn

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