Here are details on UNC’s Friday night game at Cal, including notes, depth charts and statistics.
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Kitchens laments lack of results, says there are things he could have done better
CHAPEL HILL — Freddie Kitchens didn’t hide from the failures of North Carolina’s offense through five games of his first season as offensive coordinator and admitted there are things he could have done better.
Back home at UNC, Stevenson gets checklist from Davis to unlock his Swiss Army knife game
CHAPEL HILL — When Jarin Stevenson made his college decision two years ago, it came with the kind of weight only felt by someone born into the fabric of Carolina basketball. And yet, when it was his turn, the kid who played at Seaforth High School outside Pittsboro didn’t stay home. Picking UNC out of the portal was a quick decision.
UNC women highest in preseason AP Top 25 in 16 years
Before Coach Courtney Banghart arrived at Carolina in 2019, the Tar Heels hadn’t been ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll the previous four seasons, but her team on Tuesday made that preseason poll for the fourth consecutive season.
Belichick calls reports of buyout talks ‘categorically false,’ says program is making progress
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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