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Reviewing the senior seasons of UNC men's basketball’s incoming recruiting class

By Jennings Lin | June 16

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis Davis’ ability as a recruiter will be tested in the upcoming season as his first recruiting class steps foot ...

Former UNC men's basketball player Ademola Okulaja passes away at 46

By Shelby Swanson | May 17

Former UNC basketball player Ademola Okulaja has passed away at the age of 46. Hailing from Berlin, Okulaja was a 6-foot-9 forward who graduated ...

What student Tar Heel fans need to know about attending UNC athletics events

By Lucas Thomae | May 11

UNC has one of the largest and most successful athletic programs in the nation, with 28 varsity sports programs that have won nearly 50 NCAA team championships. ...

Staff Picks: Who should UNC men's basketball target through the transfer portal?

By Sports Desk | May 11

After UNC men’s basketball sophomore guard Kerwin Walton entered the transfer portal, the Tar Heels were left with one scholarship left outstanding. ...

UNC men's basketball guard Kerwin Walton to enter NCAA transfer portal

By Evan Rogers | May 1

As of Sunday morning, UNC sophomore shooting guard Kerwin Walton will enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Five star recruit GG Jackson commits to the UNC men's basketball team

By Lucas Thomae | April 27

Highly touted high school men's basketball prospect GG Jackson commited to play for UNC on Wednesday.

UNC men’s basketball guard Anthony Harris to enter NCAA transfer portal

By Daniel Wei | April 13

UNC men’s basketball guard Anthony Harris has entered the NCAA transfer portal, team officials confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.

UNC men's basketball forward Dawson Garcia to enter NCAA transfer portal

By PJ Morales | April 13

Just one season after transferring to Chapel Hill from Marquette, UNC men's basketball sophomore forward Dawson Garcia has once again entered the NCAA ...

'This is just a blessing': NCAA Tournament gives Tar Heel apparel stores sales boost

By Lilly Behbehani | April 7

“In the three years that I have been here, it is the busiest we have ever been,” Ellianna Tickle, sales manager at Underground Printing, said.

Despite a national championship loss, Tar Heel fans keep the dream alive

By Holly Adams and Jade Neptune | April 6

Despite North Carolina's 72-69 loss in the 2022 national championship game, many UNC students and community members enjoyed the game surrounded by a sea ...

'Somebody’s got to pinch me': Students in New Orleans react to NCAA championship

By Eileen Foster | April 6

Early last week, Final Four and potential national championship tickets were distributed through the UNC lottery process, leaving only a few days for ...

'We came this far': Togetherness and the "experience" after UNC's 72-69 title loss to Kansas

By PJ Morales | April 5

The 72-69 loss to Kansas in the national championship game hurt for the Tar Heels. But don’t think for a second that they’re disappointed. Hurting, ...

After improbable ride to the title game, UNC basketball finally runs out of gas

By Hunter Nelson | April 5

“We were just trying to remain positive and things weren’t going our way,” sophomore guard RJ Davis said. “The shots that we usually make we were ...

UNC men's basketball comes up short of a national championship in 72-69 loss to Kansas

By Hunter Nelson | April 4

After leading by 15 in the first half, the North Carolina men's basketball team was outscored by Kansas 47-29 in the second half in a 72-69 loss in the ...

Preview: Three keys for No. 8 seed UNC vs. No. 1 seed Kansas in the national championship

By PJ Morales and Hunter Nelson | April 4

In what could shape up to be North Carolina’s toughest match of the season, here are three keys to the game to help ensure a Franklin Street championship ...

Following long trip to Chapel Hill, Brady Manek awaits his final destination

By Hunter Nelson | April 3

“This year has been special and this place is special," Manek said. "I just wanted to enjoy this awesome season, and this experience is anything more ...

'Stay together': With Kansas ahead, UNC must use connectedness to push for title

By PJ Morales | April 3

Hubert Davis knows how unity fosters growth. He experienced it in 1991, and he’s worked tirelessly to create it in 2022. And now, this team that he ...

Column: UNC's Final Four win over Duke gives its fanbase a powerful upper hand

By Jeremiah Holloway | April 3

"One side will probably never concede that the other is better, but for Duke fans — good luck finding a counterargument for this Final Four game."

'This is epic': UNC community watches Final Four victory at Dean E. Smith Center

By Layna Hong and Jade Neptune | April 3

A crowd of students and community members gathered in the Dean E. Smith Center to watch the historic North Carolina men's basketball matchup against Duke ...

Here's how to get your Daily Tar Heel Final Four victory paper

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 3

You can pick up a copy of the paper at two locations on Monday: the Pit on campus or the DTH's office between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those not in Chapel Hill ...