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, UNC’s new 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.

Video, transcript from UNC postgame press conference with Davis, Veesaar and Wilson

ATLANTA — Here is the video and full transcript of North Carolina’s postgame press conference after the No. 12 Tar Heels’ 71-70 victory Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic, featuring Coach Hubert Davis, center Henri Veesaar and forward Caleb Wilson. In addition, below is a transcript of Ohio State coach Jake Diebler’s press conference, and a video from outside the UNC locker room of interviews with Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble.

Versatile Stevenson answers lingering backup 5 question in win over Buckeyes

ATLANTA — It turns out that the solution to North Carolina’s lingering backup center problem was right there in the rotation.

Trimble says smarter recovery this time made a huge difference

ATLANTA — Seth Trimble didn’t want history to repeat itself. After missing several games last season with a concussion, he remembered how long it took to feel like himself again. This time, coming back from a broken left forearm, he was determined to be ready.

Veesaar’s slam earns huge win in Trimble’s return

ATLANTA — Seth Trimble is back, and so is No. 12 North Carolina’s beautiful transition game. And then there is senior leader’s knack for making clutch plays.

Trimble will play Saturday against Ohio State

Seth Trimble’s long wait ends on Saturday in Atlanta. The senior guard will be in uniform for No. 12 North Carolina’s 3 p.m. game in the CBS Sports Classic against Ohio State (CBS).