Any discussion about the best freshman seasons in Carolina basketball history includes Phil Ford, Antawn Jamison, Tyler Hansbrough, Armando Bacot and many others. Caleb Wilson has taken only 13 games to play his way into that chat.
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Analytics favor UNC in most games, but February road grit could earn high seed
No. 12 North Carolina faces a classic ACC gauntlet in a league that’s improved from last season, leaving little margin for error in some road games.
UNC women likely need big road wins to be NCAA tournament hosts
North Carolina heads into the new year in position to host first- and second-round games in the NCAA women’s tournament, but still with a lot of work ahead.
Eight is enough: Tar Heels settling into rotation entering ACC play
The personnel dramatically changed from last season, but Coach Hubert Davis’ bench usage has not. His familiar pattern leans heavily on a trusted core and keeps the rotation short, notably riding the iron-five starting lineup to the 2022 Final Four.
Tar Heels in pros: White hot for streaking Bulls; Barnes shines before Christmas clash; Davis, Ingram, Ryan have big G League games
Calf strains delayed the start of Coby White’s season, but he continues to produce big games, including coming through in the clutch Tuesday night in Atlanta in the Chicago Bulls’ fourth consecutive victory.
NET fluctuations: UNC, projected as a 4 seed, falls after Quad 1 win, moves up after Quad 4 victory
The NET rankings can fluctuate wildly early in the season, leading to surprising changes. That was the case for No. 12-ranked North Carolina (11–1) when the Tar Heels fell four spots to 19 after a Quad 1 win but moved back up to 16 after q Quad 4 victory.
Above the rim and beyond: Wilson’s dunking show rolls on
CHAPEL HILL — Caleb Wilson keeps turning the rim into his personal target, and Monday night was another reminder of why he’s the leading dunker in the country.
Heels start fast, put two good halves together in romp over ECU
CHAPEL HILL — This was exactly how these sorts of games are supposed to go for No. 12 North Carolina, but they’ve been rare this season. There have been slow starts, choppy offensive play and bad finishes in several games against overmatched opponents. But there was none of that against East Carolina, as the Heels kept the punches coming in a 99–51 victory Monday at the Smith Center.
Tar Heels hold at No. 12 in AP Top 25 men’s poll, leapfrogged by Vandy
North Carolina stayed at No. 12 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll after a pair of victories last week, getting leapfrogged in the poll by unbeaten Vanderbilt.
UNC moves up in AP Top 25 women’s poll
North Carolina moved up two spots to No. 16 in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of decisive home victories last week.
Petrino, reportedly UNC’s next OC, brings offensive brilliance but also baggage
Bobby Petrino, the man whose name evokes both offensive brilliance and controversy, is reportedly set to become North Carolina’s next offensive coordinator under Coach Bill Belichick.
Tar Heels in NFL: More history for Maye in clinching playoff berth with first 300-yard game; Hampton outduels Williams
On a day when Omarion Hampton outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams, Drake Maye made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.
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.
Nickel has 26 points, 8 3s to keep Vandy unbeaten; Cadeau solid for 11–0 Michigan; Tyson 2nd in country in scoring after hitting 24
Tyler Nickel returned to ACC territory on Sunday and broke loose with one of the best games of his career.
Brooks fires in 19 points, six 3s as No. 18 Heels roll to victory
CHAPEL HILL — No. 18 North Carolina moved to 11–3 on Sunday in an all-around win over Charleston Southern, led by season-highs of 19 points and six 3-pointers from freshman Nyla Brooks.
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