Syracuse at UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Orange, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at Monday night’s home game for Carolina against Syracuse.

Heels move up in NET rankings after blowout win, but one loss becomes Quad 2

Carolina’s NET ranking edged up to 25 after the No. 16 Tar Heels’ 91–75 victory at Georgia Tech on Saturday. UNC (17–4, 5–3 ACC) was at 23 after the big win at Virginia but had fallen to 26 during their week off. They now will have a quick turnaround before trying to avoid a damaging Quad 3 loss when they host Syracuse (13–9, 4–5; NET ranking of 73) at 7 p.m. Monday (ESPN).

Veesaar rebounds from “wake-up” call at Virginia

ATLANTA — Henri Veesaar didn’t need to be reminded of what happened at Virginia. A week after turning in season lows of seven points and one rebound, No. 16 North Carolina’s big man answered with one of his most complete performances of the season Saturday, posting 20 points, a game-high 12 rebounds and two steals in the Tar Heels’ 91–75 win over Georgia Tech at McCamish Pavilion.

RJ Davis follows up triple-double with 45 points, 6 3-pointers in 42-point win

It might be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to call up RJ Davis to the NBA. Davis followed up scoring 30 points in a triple-double on Thursday with a career-high 45 points in only 35 minutes on Saturday in the South Bay Lakers’ dominant 146–104 home victory over the Salt Lake City Stars at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, Calif.

Trimble turns drives into daggers as Heels learn to close

ATLANTA — Seth Trimble’s recent surge of success on strong drives to the basket hasn’t come out of nowhere. It has come from patience, repetition, and a clearer head, literally and figuratively, as the senior guard has become more efficient.

Wilson takes flight, ignites Heels in hometown blowout

ATLANTA — Caleb Wilson didn’t score for the first 12 minutes Saturday. He didn’t force it either. Then everything clicked, and he put on a show in his hometown.
Wilson erupted for 14 points in the final 7:46 of the first half and finished with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists to lead No. 16 North Carolina to a polished, efficient 91–75 win over Georgia Tech at McCamish Pavilion.

Heels use week off to sharpen details, help Veesaar rebound

Henri Veesaar has played well most of the season, but his showing in the win at Virginia was a step back, and one that he and No. 16 North Carolina spent the past week addressing.

RJ Davis spectacular with 30 points, triple-double in G League win

RJ Davis’ sensational rookie season in the G League reached a new milestone Thursday night when he recorded his first career triple-double. The five-year Carolina star collected 30 points, 10 rebounds and a season-high-tying 10 assists and was 11 of 22 from the floor in his South Bay Lakers’ 125–118 victory over the Salt Lake City Stars at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, Calif.

UNC second in ACC preseason baseball poll, narrowly behind Georgia Tech

No. 11 North Carolina will begin its pursuit of a second consecutive ACC baseball title picked second in the league by a narrow margin.

No. 16 UNC at Georgia Tech: TV info, stats, scouting Jackets, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at the No. 16 North Carolina’s game Saturday at Georgia Tech.

Kansas joins CBS Sports Classic field; UNC will face Ky. next season in event extended until 2029

Kansas will join the CBS Sports Classic field next season, when the event, which has been extended until 2029, returns to Madison Square Garden.

On radio show, Davis said many factors led to win at Virginia

There have been times this season when North Carolina struggled mightily with its effectiveness while junior center Henri Veesaar was off the court or off his game. For most games, a lead evaporated or the Tar Heels fell behind when that happened. That all changed on Saturday at Virginia when No. 16 UNC overcame Veesaar’s worst game of the season — season-lows of seven points, three field goals and one rebound — to pull off an impressive 85–80 win over the now No. 17 Cavaliers.

UNC gets two September open dates after Ireland opener, face Clemson in ACC opener

Starting with a season-opening trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Ireland, North Carolina will launch into year two of the Bill Belichick era with a schedule built for spotlight high-stakes matchups. The schedule that the ACC announced Monday includes two September open dates for the Tar Heels after the opener in Dublin, Ireland, against TCU on Aug. 29.

Dixon’s growth, efficiency delivering consistent results for UNC

Derek Dixon’s emergence over the last three games has given North Carolina a steadying presence in the backcourt and another source of confidence as the Tar Heels move deeper into ACC play. The freshman leads the ACC in assist-to-turnover ratio in league games (4.2) and has started each of the last three games, delivering multiple three-pointers and double-figure scoring each time. It’s a stretch that has coincided with his most consistent minutes of the season.

Tar Heels in pros: White surges amid trade rumors; Ryan, Davis, Ingram lighting up G League

Coby White delivered three standout performances during a 3–0 week for the surging Chicago Bulls, just as trade chatter intensified ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline. Meanwhile, Cormac Ryan, RJ Davis and Harrison Ingram continue to light up the G League, while Cole Anthony had his best game in three months and Caleb Love turned in another impressive game.