North Carolina Coach Bill Belichick sought to quiet speculation Monday about his commitment to the program while also acknowledging that the staff has learned from some early missteps.
Tar Heels ranked for 20th consecutive season in preseason AP men’s poll
Carolina is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for the 20th consecutive season, but at its lowest position during that span.
Maye continues to make history with dazzling play, Pats keep winning; Downs catches TD pass
Every week, Drake Maye displays magical performances and makes history along the way. On Sunday, Maye, who might be the best quarterback in the NFL through six weeks, led the New England Patriots to their third consecutive victory on the same day that Josh Downs caught his first touchdown pass of the season.
Preseason KenPom ratings not kind to UNC or ACC
Neither North Carolina nor the ACC fares well in the preseason KenPom men’s college basketball ratings.
UNC sticks with Belichick (for now), but shouldn’t stick with Kitchens calling plays
Bill Belichick isn’t going anywhere. At least not yet. If UNC is serious about salvaging what’s left of this season and protecting its significant long-term investment, Belichick must act decisively to fix what’s broken. That will involve a lot that’s out of public view that fans only know through reporting. But a good start will be to replace offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, a holdover from Coach Mack Brown’s staff.
Stitched in tradition: The legends who wore numbers this season’s Tar Heels will don
In Chapel Hill, jersey numbers are more than just identifiers. They’re heirlooms that hang from the Smith Center rafters after legendary Tar Heels wear them. Each number stitched onto a Carolina blue uniform carries echoes of past players, championship runs and unforgettable moments. For this season’s team, the numbers they wear link them to legends, role players and stories that span generations.
Lifelong UNC fan Young fulfills dream of playing for Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL — When Jaydon Young was a kid, North Carolina basketball wasn’t just a team — it was his world. Growing up in Goldsboro, he wore Carolina blue with pride, cheering from his living room, sometimes pacing with nervous energy, sometimes sulking after a loss.
Banana Ball coming to Kenan Stadium in April
Banana Ball is coming to Chapel Hill, but not to Boshamer Stadium. he Savannah Bananas baseball team, which has appeared multiple times at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, will make its first visit to a Triangle area football stadium when it comes to Kenan Stadium on April 11 and 12 to face the Texas Tailgaters.
Wilson’s energy changes vibe at UNC on and off the court
CHAPEL HILL — There’s no mistaking when Caleb Wilson enters a room. The 6–10 Carolina freshman forward from Atlanta doesn’t just walk in. He fills the space. His voice carries. His laugh echoes. His presence draws people in, teammates and students alike.
Belichick says he’s committed to UNC; Cunningham says Athletics supports coach
Amid various reports about the future of Bill Belichick as North Carolina’s football coach, the university released statements from him and Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham on Wednesday evening suggesting that he isn’t going anywhere.
It’s Trimble’s time after journey from role player to senior leader
CHARLOTTE — When Seth Trimble looks around the locker room these days, the faces are almost all new. The walls still carry the echoes of North Carolina’s storied history, but most of the former teammates who once added memorable chapters, such as Armando Bacot, RJ Davis and Caleb Love, are gone.
New faces, new energy: Davis embraces Tar Heels’ season of change
CHARLOTTE — As Carolina coach Hubert Davis prepares for a season marked by transformation and high expectations, he’s both introspective and energized. With offseason chatter framing this as a pivotal season for him, Davis is embracing the challenge head-on.
Veesaar brings a different kind of power to UNC frontcourt
CHARLOTTE — When Henri Veesaar arrived in Chapel Hill last summer, he brought a distinctly European basketball mindset, one built on pace, precision and patience. At 7–0, 225 pounds, the Estonian doesn’t look like some past Tar Heel big man who punished defenders in the post. But Veesaar’s presence inside may be the missing piece in North Carolina’s offense that will create better spacing than last season.
Transcript, video from UNC’s men’s basketball press conference at ACC Tipoff
CHARLOTTE — Here is the complete transcript and the video from North Carolina’s men’s basketball press conference Tuesday afternoon at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown, with Coach Hubert Davis, center Henri Veesaar and guard Seth Trimble.
Phillips sees new scheduling model as boost for ACC’s high-major matchups
CHARLOTTE — Jim Phillips says that the ACC is reshaping its competitive balance and its basketball schedule to better position the league for national prominence.
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