Men's basketball

The Tar Heels lost their second in a row at home, this time 73-65 to Pittsburgh.

If any of UNC’s seven losses this season truly cast a shadow of doubt on the team’s NCAA Tournament chances, it was this one. Michigan, Ohio State, Gonzaga and Virginia are all ranked teams. An optimist could twist Wofford into a feel-out game, Cole Anthony's first on the sideline, and Georgia Tech into one of those early blips ACC teams so often have when conference play begins.

After Wednesday's loss to Pittsburgh, Roy Williams stays next to Dean Smith on the NCAA’s all-time Division I wins list.

Pitt forward Justin Champagnie (11) dunks the ball during the game on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2020. UNC lost to Pitt 65-73.

Recap: UNC falls to Pittsburgh, 73-65, after Panthers' hot second-half shooting

UNC forward Garrison Brooks (15) shoots the ball during the game against Georgia Tech in the Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

After loss to Georgia Tech, the clock is ticking on UNC basketball's season

UNC forward Garrison Brooks (15) shoots a free throw during the game vs Georgia Tech in the Smith Center on Jan. 4, 2020.

Recap: Brooks' 35 points not enough as Georgia Tech beats UNC men's basketball, 96-83

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First-year guard Jeremiah Francis (13) fight Yale's defense during the game in the Smith Center on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.

'Never doubted myself': Jeremiah Francis perseveres, helps UNC to win over Yale

As the seconds ticked down to single digits on the shot clock, Jeremiah Francis stood in a three-point stance a few feet past half court.

Head Coach Roy Willliams recived a a plaque on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 after UNC's win against Yale. Williams' tied his number of wins (879) with former head coach Dean Smith.

UNC's Roy Williams ties Dean Smith in all-time wins with Yale victory

Before Monday's 70-67 win against Yale, Brandon Robinson was relaxing with his teammates when his eyes flickered toward the flatscreen. There, scrolling on the ESPN ticker, was the only thing anyone would want to talk about six hours later.

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.

UNC men's basketball defeats Yale 70-67, behind career high 20 points from Robinson

The North Carolina men's basketball team suffered another cold shooting night, but held on to the end to defeat Yale, 70-67. The win gave head coach Roy Williams his 879th career win, tying Dean Smith.

First-year forward Armando Bacot (5) pushes pass opposing players in basketball game against Elon University on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2019. UNC won 75-61.

UNC basketball snaps four-game losing streak, knocks off UCLA, 74-64

The North Carolina men's basketball team (7-5, 1-1 ACC) snapped a four-game losing streak and knocked off UCLA (7-5) on Saturday as part of the CBS Sports Classic, 74-64. The Tar Heels sank six three-pointers and overcame a 17-turnover day to get the win.

UNC's graduate guard Christain Keeling (55) attempts to gain possession of the ball during a game against Wofford 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.

'Ain't got much left': Without Cole Anthony or Leaky Black, UNC falls to Wofford

“I know we’re gonna benefit in the long run from it,” Roy Williams said, “but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant to go through right now for sure.”

UNC junior forward Garrison Brooks (15) dribbles down court in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 against Wofford. This is the first regular-season game the Tar Heels have played in Carmichael since 1986.

For UNC basketball, a day full of surprises in 68-64 upset loss to Wofford

Perhaps those absences, particularly Anthony's, made the 68-64 upset shocking. But the way it all went down — K.J. Smith running point, an airballed free throw from Justin Pierce and...Roy Williams calling a timeout? — was baffling to say the least.

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.

Recap: Without Cole Anthony, UNC's comeback against Wofford falls short in 68-64 loss

The No. 17 North Carolina men's basketball team (6-4, 1-1 ACC) fell to Wofford (7-4), 68-64, in a rare home game in Carmichael Arena on Sunday. The Tar Heels missed the talents of first-year guard Cole Anthony, who is out indefinitely with a right knee injury that was announced hours before tipoff.

UNC's senior guard Brandon Robinson (4) attempts to shoot while junior forward Garrison Brooks (15) looks on during a game against Wofford 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.

UNC basketball looks to find offensive footing in Carmichael Arena against Wofford

A 90-79 win over N.C. State on Jan. 4, 1986 was the program’s last hoorah in storied Carmichael Arena. Head coach Roy Williams, then an assistant under Dean Smith, hopes Sunday’s trip down memory lane — when No. 17 UNC hosts Wofford at Carmichael — allows some of that old-time magic to rub off on his current squad.

First-year guard Armando Bacot (5) attempts a free throw during the first half against red-shirt forward Mamadi Diakite (25) at John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 8, 2019

3-point struggles against UVa. are a microcosm of UNC's season-long slump from deep

If the rim looks like an ocean when you’re hot, UNC’s 2019-20 team is staring at a puddle right now. The Tar Heels had plenty of shortcomings in a 56-47 loss at Virginia, but their total lack of an outside game stuck out like a sore thumb. North Carolina shot just 1 of 14 from deep.

First-year guard Cole Anthony (2) during the first half against UVA at John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 8, 2019

Cole Anthony’s shooting struggles epitomize UNC's day in loss to Virginia

Anthony continued his Sisyphean slog against the Cavaliers en route to 12 points on 4-15 shooting. On this day, the boulder won.

First-year guard Cole Anthony (2) attempts a free throw during the first half against UVA at John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 8, 2019

Recap: North Carolina basketball falls on the road to Virginia, 56-47

In a second straight poor offensive outing, the No. 7 North Carolina men's basketball team (6-3, 1-1 ACC) fell to No. 5 Virginia (8-1, 2-0 ACC), 56-47, on Sunday. The Tar Heels sank just one three-pointer and shot 37.8 percent from the field in the loss.

UNC head coach Roy Williams yells at his team and benches all of UNC's starters in the game against Ohio State in the Smith Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. UNC lost to Ohio State 74-49.

UNC men's basketball hasn't been running, and Roy Williams wants that to change

By Brian Keyes

In Roy Williams' Friday press conference, the head coach detailed how his team hasn't been playing with as much pace as he would like and how that affects the rest of the offense.

UNC head coach Roy Williams hangs his head near the end of the game against Ohio State in the Smith Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. UNC lost to Ohio State 74-49.

'A sorry-ass job': Ohio State wallops UNC in a top-10 matchup turned disaster

Most emblematic of No. 7 North Carolina’s 74-49 loss to Ohio State was the steady stream of fans leaving upper and lower decks alike far before game’s end, as the Smith Center transformed from a hive of last-day-of-classes energy to the polar opposite.

Junior forward Brandon Huffman (42) and junior forward Walker Miller (42) help first-year forward Armando Bacot (5) off the court after an injury in the game against Ohio State on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. UNC lost to Ohio State 74-49.

As UNC basketball is routed by Ohio State, Armando Bacot's absence is all too evident

With the first-year Bacot exiting in the first half with a sprained ankle – he could be out “a while,” according to his head coach – the Tar Heel front line was outrebounded 48-32 on the night.

Freshman forward Armando Bacot (5) lies injured on the ground.

UNC suffers worst home loss ever under Roy Williams, falling 74-49 to Ohio State