Finally beating a power conference team hasn’t changed Bill Belichick’s mantra. He still emphasized at his Tuesday press conference that North Carolina (3–5, 2–4 ACC) is on a steady climb and needs to keep showing incremental progress.
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Wilson flies high, stays grounded, focused on getting better
CHAPEL HILL — With one slam dunk after another in his college debut, Caleb Wilson announced his presence with dazzling authority and impressed fans. In the group that wasn’t all that impressed was Wilson.
Tyson scores 30, Nickel 20 in openers; Cadeau dishes out 12 assists
Cade Tyson seems to have found early success in Minnesota that eluded him during his one season at Carolina. Tyson poured in 30 points, one off his career-high (31 for Belmont against Samford on Dec. 16, 2023), and four 3-pointers in the Gophers’ 87–69 opening-game victory Monday over Gardner-Webb.
Sharing wealth: UNC’s unselfish play impressive in big opening win
CHAPEL HILL — The No. 25 Tar Heels showcased a brand of basketball built on trust and ball movement in their season opener.
From Luka watch to Luka wow as Wilson puts on slam show in blowout
CHAPEL HILL — It went from the Luka watch to watching Luka after Bogavac finally became eligible to play, and he was integrated seamlessly into the already-talented No. 25 Tar Heels.
UNC women turn Field Trip Day into clinic, blowing out NCCU with newcomers shining
CHAPEL HILL — If there was any doubt about the preseason hype that this No. 11 North Carolina team would be good, the Tar Heels quickly shot that down on opening day. Yes, it was against an overmatched N.C. Central team. But Carolina showed off a deep roster of young talent, including six newcomers, in throttling the Eagles 90–42 in the annual mid-day Field Day game Monday at Carmichael Arena.
Powell sprains ankle in return to NBA
Drake Powell’s bad injury luck continued Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets rookie, who missed the entire preseason with left knee tendinopathy, has now suffered ankle injuries in both NBA games he’s played in this season.
Central Arkansas at UNC men: How, when to watch, notes
Notes on No. 25 North Carolina’s men’s basketball opener on Monday against Central Arkansas.
Lopez finds his rhythm, delivers season-best performance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For much of the first half, North Carolina’s offense put up numbers but looked stuck in neutral. Pressure collapsed the pocket, drives stalled in the red zone, and a costly fumble turned into a Syracuse touchdown.
June flipped game with one simple screen pass
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The game’s turning point came on a simple screen pass. True freshman Demon June caught the ball near the line of scrimmage, slipped one defender, stiff-armed safety Braheem Long and accelerated down the left sideline for a 72-yard touchdown that gave North Carolina its first second-half lead against a power conference opponent since last November.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Syracuse
In a Halloween night game between two struggling teams, with all the horror movie cliches just waiting out there, it was only appropriate that it was a Demon who helped lead an exorcism.
June ignites UNC offense with explosive plays as Heels roll by Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It took some explosives to blast Carolina out of its offensive struggles, a couple delivered by freshman running back Demon June.
Young Tar Heels flashes, grit and growth, but can’t overcome No. 2 Gamecocks
ATLANTA — The young No. 11 Tar Heels already knew that they would give a significant preseason test against No. 2 South Carolina, and it got even tougher with two key players sitting at the end of the bench.
Wilson shows star stuff with power, poise and potential
CHAPEL HILL — The ball slipped away for a split second, but Caleb Wilson wasn’t about to let that stand. Wilson snatched it back, gathered himself and launched a violent dunk over Winston-Salem State’s Abou Camara on a baseline drive that rattled the basket and sent the Smith Center crowd into a frenzy.
Stevenson brings defensive versatility, offensive aggressiveness to Heels
CHAPEL HILL — When Jarin Stevenson slipped on a North Carolina jersey for the first time at the Smith Center, it wasn’t just a homecoming — it was a chance to show Tar Heels fans his defensive prowess.
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