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For 18 years, UNC's academic improprieties went unnoticed by the NCAA.

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An agency's oversight: How NCAA enforcement policies failed to catch scandal at UNC

By Sara Salinas , Colleen Moir and Logan Ulrich | Apr. 24, 2017

One day, someone will tally up all the mail that comes into the NCAA office in Indianapolis and discover it circles the globe twice — or some other preposterous factoid. But in 2010, there was just another full inbox for an NCAA enforcement staff member to go through, with an email from Mary Willingham.

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Joel Berry has night to remember in 28-point performance against Duke

By Logan Ulrich | Mar. 6, 2017

Joel Berry still remembers. Last year, with the final seconds ticking down, he had the ball and the chance to seal the win against Duke in the Smith Center.

Forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles around sophomore forward Luke Maye (32) on Feb. 9. The Tar Heels take on the Blue Devils again on Saturday.

Sarah Dwyer

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What to expect when No. 5 UNC faces No. 17 Duke

By Logan Ulrich | Mar. 3, 2017

With one game left in the regular season, here’s what to watch for on Saturday at 8:20 p.m. as the No. 5 North Carolina men’s basketball team (25-6, 13-4 ACC) takes on No. 17 Duke (23-7, 11-6 ACC) for the second time this season.

No. 10 North Carolina forward Tony Bradley (5) reaches up in an attempt to block No. 14 Virginia guard London Perrantes (32) during Saturday night’s game in the Smith Center.

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UNC men's basketball sees shades of Maui in win over Virginia

By Logan Ulrich | Feb. 20, 2017

Since the team plane touched down on the mainland, the No. 10 North Carolina men’s basketball team has been trying to find its way back to Maui.

Senior Nate Britt (0) goes up for a shot against a UVA defender on Saturday night.

Sarah Dwyer

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Suffocating defense powers North Carolina's 65-41 win against Virginia

By Logan Ulrich | Feb. 18, 2017

Cold marble typically shows as much emotion as Justin Jackson does when he plays. The junior forward for the North Carolina basketball team wears a look of detached focus on the court.

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Inconsistent defense threatens UNC men's basketball in win over Pittsburgh

By Logan Ulrich | Feb. 1, 2017

One final defensive possession. Nearly 40 minutes of toil and sweat all hinging on just a few seconds.

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Effort keys Kennedy Meeks' improvement for UNC men's basketball

By Logan Ulrich | Jan. 27, 2017

In the age of one-and-dones, Kennedy Meeks has been a part of the North Carolina men’s basketball team for what seems like an eternity.

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UNC men's basketball tops Virginia Tech, 91-72, in crucial ACC win

By Logan Ulrich | Jan. 26, 2017

With the chance to take control of the ACC, the No. 9 North Carolina men’s basketball team turned in a statement win against visiting Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels romped the Hokies, 91-72, to remain the lone one-loss team in the ACC.

Senior Nate Britt (0) dribbles around a Tennessee defender.

Sarah Dwyer

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Nate Britt sparks UNC men's basketball with defensive intensity in win over Tennessee

By Logan Ulrich | Dec. 12, 2016

Nate Britt had just about heard it all by the time Sunday’s second half started.

José Valle

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The cost of winning: UNC's growing athletic budget puts students on the hook

By Logan Ulrich | Dec. 1, 2016

Tune into any TV broadcast of a UNC home football or basketball game, and you might recognize the curly-haired, oft-painted superfan spearheading the screaming student section.

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An agency's oversight: How NCAA enforcement policies failed to catch scandal at UNC

Joel Berry has night to remember in 28-point performance against Duke

What to expect when No. 5 UNC faces No. 17 Duke

UNC men's basketball sees shades of Maui in win over Virginia

Suffocating defense powers North Carolina's 65-41 win against Virginia

Inconsistent defense threatens UNC men's basketball in win over Pittsburgh

Effort keys Kennedy Meeks' improvement for UNC men's basketball

UNC men's basketball tops Virginia Tech, 91-72, in crucial ACC win

Nate Britt sparks UNC men's basketball with defensive intensity in win over Tennessee

The cost of winning: UNC's growing athletic budget puts students on the hook

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