No. 22 UNC at No. 14 Virginia: TV info, stats, scouting Cavaliers, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at the No. 22 North Carolina’s game Saturday at No. 14 Virginia.

Notre Dame at No. 22 UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Irish, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at the No. 22 North Carolina’s home game against Notre Dame on Wednesday night.

No. 14 UNC at Cal: TV info, stats, scouting Bears, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at the first game of North Carolina’s second game of its road trip in Northern California, facing Cal on Saturday afternoon.

No. 14 UNC at Stanford: TV info, stats, scouting Cardinal, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at the first game of North Carolina’s two-game road trip in northern California, facing Stanford on Wednesday night.

Two games, one long week: Tar Heels brace for the Bay Area grind

The trip is only for two games, but for East Coast ACC teams, it can feel like a weeklong slog. When No. 17 North Carolina tips off at Stanford at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, it will be stepping into a pattern that has already tested other league programs. The late start will follow a cross-country trip to an unfamiliar gym, then they turn around to play at California three days later at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, in another arena new to the players.

Wake Forest at No. 17 UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Deacons, keys to game, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at No. 17 North Carolina’s pursuit of the program’s 500th Smith Center victory, facing Wake Forest.

No. 12 UNC at SMU: TV info, stats, scouting Mustangs, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at No. 12 North Carolina’s first road ACC game of the season against SMU in Dallas.

Florida State at No. 12 UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Seminoles, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at No. 12 North Carolina’s ACC opener on Tuesday night against Florida State.

East Carolina at No. 12 UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Pirates, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at Monday night’s home game against East Carolina, the final nonconference game for North Carolina.

Ohio State vs. No. 12 UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Buckeyes, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at Saturday’s 3 p.m. CBS Sports Classic matchup in Atlanta between No. 12 North Carolina and Ohio State.

ETSU at No. 12 UNC: When, where to watch, stats, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s 8 p.m. home game for No. 12 North Carolina against East Tennessee State.

USC Upstate at No. 14 UNC: When, where to watch, scouting the Spartans, what to watch, stats, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at Sunday’s 2 p.m. home game for No. 14 North Carolina against USC Upstate.

Crash boards and conquer: Heels’ physical edge inside decides big win at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — North Carolina didn’t just survive in Rupp Arena. The No. 16 Tar Heels imposed their will on the glass and inside, turning a hostile road environment into a showcase of toughness in Tuesday night’s 67–64 win over No. 18 Kentucky.

Players-only meeting follows UNC’s lackluster win over Navy

CHAPEL HILL — There wasn’t much joy for Carolina’s players after a tougher-than-expected victory over Navy. The Caleb Wilson Show was electrifying, as always, but Navy’s late 17–3 run had the team looking within after the 71–63 victory Tuesday at the Smith Center.

Analytics confirm Wilson’s performance has been elite

It’s clear that North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is one of the best players in the country. The analytics confirm it.