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Head coach of the North Carolina Men's Basketball team Hubert Davis speaks at the press conference ahead of the NCAA tournament on March 15, 2022 at the Smith Center.

UNC men's basketball talks Marquette, being locked in ahead of NCAAT first round

By Daniel Wei | Mar. 16

In the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament, the No. 8 seed North Carolina men's basketball team will face No. 9 seed Marquette. In a press conference Tuesday, first-year head coach Hubert Davis and his team previewed the matchup against the Golden Eagles, noting that they understand the heightened stakes. “It’s that time of the year where you can’t have bad games,” graduate forward Brady Manek said.

Sophomore guard Caleb Love (2) controls the ball at the semifinals of the ACC tournament against Virginia Tech at the Barclays Center on March 11, 2022. UNC lost 72-59.

Cold perimeter shooting dooms No. 25 UNC in ACC Tournament loss to Virginia Tech

By Hunter Nelson | Mar. 12

After making a statement by winning 12 of their last 15 games, shots were all the only thing UNC failed to make on Friday night in Brooklyn. The Tar Heels were chilled on the perimeter — shooting just 3-26 from deep in a lopsided 72-59 loss to the Hokies. “Particularly in the first half, I felt like we got good looks from three, we just missed them,” head coach Hubert Davis said. “Then in the second half, I felt a lot of our threes were forced."

Junior forward Armando Bacot (5) looks for a teammate to pass to at the semifinals of the ACC tournament against Virginia Tech at the Barclays Center on March 11, 2022. UNC lost 72-59.

Big second half run for Virginia Tech leads to No. 25 UNC's exit in ACC Tournament

By Jeremiah Holloway | Mar. 12

“I felt like in the first half, everything was difficult,” head coach Hubert Davis said. “Everything was hard and we were all very encouraged about starting the second half and trying to change things around. And it just didn’t happen.”

Sophomore guard Caleb Love (2) defends a Virginia Tech player during the semifinals of the ACC tournament at the Barclays Center on March 11, 2022.

No. 25 UNC falls to Virginia Tech 72-59, eliminating them from the ACC Tournament

By Jeremiah Holloway | Mar. 11

In another defensive battle, the North Carolina men’s basketball team (24-9, 15-6) lost to Virginia Tech (22-12, 12-9) 72-59, eliminating the Tar Heels from the ACC Tournament.

Graduate transfer forward Brady Manek (35) dunks the ball during the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament against Virginia at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 10, 2022. UNC will advance to the semifinals of the tournament after beating Virginia 63-43.

With first win in ACC Tournament, Brady Manek shows he is where he was meant to be

By Hunter Nelson | Mar. 11

Last offseason, Brady Manek was brought in to give the North Carolina men's basketball team a viable shooting threat in the frontcourt — a threat that has been notably absent in recent seasons. The graduate transfer's performance on Thursday was a testament to that promise, as he was the only Tar Heel to make a three-pointer in the first half. With a 21-point performance in the ACC Tournament opening round, Manek helped North Carolina secure a 63-43 win over the Virginia Cavaliers.

Senior forward Leaky Black (1) drives the ball to the basket at the quarterfinals of the ACC men's basketball tournament against UVA at the Barclays Center on March 10, 2022. UNC won 63-43 and will be moving on to the semifinals.

UNC controls the pace against Virginia, holds Cavaliers to just 43 points

By Jeremiah Holloway | Mar. 11

“I feel like our physicality from the beginning and and our intensity really just took them out of their flow,” senior forward Leaky Black said. “They’re a rhythm team, the offense they run, so I feel like our physicality with them really made them struggle.”

Sophomore guard Caleb Love (2) prepares to dunk the ball at the quarterfinals of the ACC men's basketball tournament against UVA at the Barclays Center on March 10, 2022. UNC won 63-43 and will be moving on to the semifinals.

No. 25 UNC men's basketball advances to the ACC semifinal with 63-43 win over Virginia

By Jeremiah Holloway | Mar. 11

The No. 25 UNC men’s basketball team (24-8) earns a gritty yet comfortable 63-43 win against the Virginia Cavaliers (19-13) to advance to the semifinal of the ACC Tournament.

UNC sophomore guard Alyssa Ustby (1) squares off with a Hokie during the quarterfinals of the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament against Virginia Tech at the Greensboro Coliseum. Virginia Tech won 87-80 in overtime.

As top-25 team, UNC women's basketball looks to silence doubters in NCAA Tournament

By Noah Monroe | Mar. 10

“Hopefully people will hop on the UNC train, but if not, we’re just going to keep our heads down and keep doing what we do regardless of if people follow along or not,” sophomore guard Deja Kelly said.

Junior forward Armando Bacot (5) smiles with sophomore guard RJ Davis (4) after North Carolina men's basketball beat Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, March 5, 2022. UNC won 94-81.

Preview: Three things No. 25 UNC has to do to make a deep ACC Tournament run

By Daniel Wei | Mar. 7

Saturday’s instant classic has several lessons the team can use in preparation for the postseason. Here’s what needs to happen for No. 3 seed North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament in Brooklyn.

Sophomore guard RJ Davis (4) stares at his opponent at the game against Virginia at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Jan. 8, 2022. UNC won 74-58.

Preview: Breaking down three teams UNC may face first in ACC Tournament play

By Hunter Nelson | Mar. 6

As the No. 3 seed with a double-bye, UNC will play its opening game at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, although the team’s opponent is still undetermined.

The UNC bench explodes at the game against Duke at Cameron Stadium on March 5, 2022. UNC won 94-81.

NCAA Tournament bid looks solidified, but UNC is still looking to improve resume

By Evan Rogers | Mar. 6

With potential matchups against Virginia, Notre Dame and Duke looming in the future, the Tar Heels could have a plethora of opportunities to add multiple Quadrant 1 or 2 wins to their tournament resume.

Head coach of the Duke Men's Basketball team Mike Krzyzewski enters the court for his last game in Cameron Indoor Stadium against North Carolina on March 5, 2022. UNC won 94-81.

Column: In defeat, Krzyzewski's grand farewell tour got the sendoff it deserved

By PJ Morales | Mar. 6

"But I want you to dig into your heart, to look deep inside and ask yourself, what makes this win that much more meaningful? For me, it’s obvious. Think back to Roy."

Senior forward Leaky Black (1) drives the ball toward the basket against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 5, 2022. UNC won 94-81.

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

By Praveena Somasundaram | Mar. 6

You can pick up a victory paper at two locations on Monday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.: the Pit on campus or The Daily Tar Heel's office.

Graduate forward Brady Manek reaches to grab the ball in the game against Duke on March 5, 2022.

In season finale against No. 4 Duke, North Carolina writes its own storybook ending

By Hunter Nelson | Mar. 6

The 94-81 win all but solidified a spot in the NCAA Tournament field for North Carolina, but on such a momentous night, the future seemed to be secondary. The battle was won, and a new story was written.

Head coach of the North Carolina Men's Basketball team Hubert Davis yells to his team at the game against Duke at Cameron Stadium on March 5, 2022. UNC won 94-81.

Hubert Davis spoils Mike Krzyzewski's final home game with his first win against Duke

By Jeremiah Holloway | Mar. 6

Hubert Davis, a man who had never led a squad into Cameron Indoor Stadium as a head coach, was facing a man who was doing so for the 647th time, with wins in 572. Even so, the Tar Heels and their rookie coach came away with a 94-81 win on the Duke Blue Devils' big night. “We had to plant our feet, we had to stand our ground and we had to fight,” Davis said.

Junior forward Armando Bacot (5) dunks the ball at the game against Duke at Cameron Stadium on March 5, 2022. UNC won 94-81.

UNC stuns No. 4 Duke with 94-81 win in Mike Krzyzewski's last home game

By Hunter Nelson | Mar. 5

In the final home game of Mike Krzyzewski’s head coaching career, the North Carolina men’s basketball team stunned No. 4 Duke with a 94-81 win in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Graduate forward Brady Manek (45) drives baseline in the Dean Smith Center during the UNC men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Duke won 87-67.

Preview: How UNC men's basketball can even the season series against rival No. 4 Duke

By Eve Maddock | Mar. 2

Saturday evening, the Duke Blue Devils will host the UNC men's basketball team in a rematch from the team's February matchup. After the 20-point loss from the last outing, the Tar Heels are looking to offer a different display.

UNC sophomore guard Caleb Love (2) celebrates a three-pointer during a men's basketball game against Syracuse on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at the Dean Smith Center. UNC won 88-79.

Caleb Love comes alive late in thrilling overtime win over Syracuse

By Ryan Heller | Mar. 1

Though sophomore guard Caleb Love had a rough 36 minutes against Syracuse on Monday, the St. Louis native came through in a big way to help the Tar Heel clinch a 88-79 overtime victory.

UNC graduate forward Brady Manek (45) listens to Head Coach Hubert Davis during his final regular season game at the Dean Smith Center against Syracuse on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. UNC won 88-79.

UNC men's basketball gives its all for seniors in 88-79 home-closing win over Syracuse

By PJ Morales | Mar. 1

After North Carolina men's basketball's 79-88 win on Senior Night, only two things need to be said — this is a team where the seniors want it, and a team where everyone else wants it for them.

UNC sophomore guard Caleb Love (2) opens a possession during a men's basketball game against Syracuse on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at the Dean Smith Center. UNC won 88-79.

UNC men's basketball prevails on Senior Night with 88-79 OT win over Syracuse

By Ryan Heller | Feb. 28

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (22-8, 14-5 ACC) held on late to beat the Syracuse Orange 88-79 on Senior Night in an overtime thriller.