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With Roy Williams looking on, far left, Notre Dame’s Nate Laszewski (14) celebrates after winning Monday’s game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.
Same bad ending for Tar Heels
UNC fans can be forgiven if they feel like they’re living the plot of Groundhog Day, watching the same game on repeat. North Carolina gets a second-half lead and appears to be in control, then … more
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Duke guard Tre Jones guards North Carolina guard Cole Anthony during the first half of Saturday’s game in Chapel Hill. The No. 7-ranked Blue Devils won 98-96 in overtime.
Great performance ends up as perhaps the worst loss for Tar Heels
For the first time since December, North Carolina looked like a team that was ranked in the preseason top 10 on Saturday, trailing for only six seconds of regulation against rival Duke. Somehow, … more
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North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) tries to shoot over Florida State forward Malik Osborne (10) in the first half of Monday’s game in Tallahassee, Fla. The Tar Heels are 0-2 since the highly regarded freshman point guard returned after missing 11 games following knee surgery.
Tar Heels not instantly better with Anthony back
North Carolina’s final possession in an upset loss to Boston College on Saturday was a microcosm of the Tar Heels’ week. Superstar point guard Cole Anthony dribbled around the perimeter … more
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North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) maneuvers around North Carolina State’s D.J. Funderburk (0) during the second half of Monday’s game at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Brooks had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Tar Heels won 75-65 for their first back-to-back wins in nearly a month.
Things finally looking up for Tar Heels
A little over a week ago, North Carolina was pretty close to rock bottom, having looked shockingly helpless in a loss at Pittsburgh after blowing a late lead to lose to Clemson at home for the first … more
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North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) tumbles over Pittsburgh’s Trey McGowens after trying a shot during the first half of Saturday’s game in Pittsburgh.
Tar Heels tumble into losing mark in January for 1st time since 2001-02 season
It has been a long time since North Carolina has looked as helpless and hapless on the basketball floor as they have over the past month, as the Heels now have their first losing record (8-9) since … more
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North Carolina’s Brandon Robinson (4) reacts after missing a 3-point shot at the buzzer in overtime of Saturday’s game against Clemson at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels lost 73-65, the first home loss to the Tigers in 60 games.
Tar Heels’ troubles continue with historic loss to Clemson
Roy Williams is nothing if not honest in his assessments both of himself and his team. Williams made national headlines last week when he called this North Carolina team “probably the least … more
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North Carolina coach Roy Williams reacts during the first half of Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech in Chapel Hill.
Tar Heels find few positives in lackluster Georgia Tech loss
North Carolina scored a season-high 83 points on Saturday behind Garrison Brooks’ career-high 35 points, the most by a Tar Heel since Bryce Johnson scored 39 in January of 2016. Unfortunately, … more
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North Carolina coach Roy Williams is presented with a photograph of himself with former UNC coach Dean Smith by players Brandon Robinson (4) and Garrison Brooks (15) following Monday’s game in Chapel Hill. Williams tied Smith with 879 careers wins. Scott Smith, son of the late Dean Smith, is seen at left.
Tar Heels lose Harris as Williams ties Smith
After a nine-day layoff for exams, North Carolina “sneaked by” (to borrow Roy Williams’ summary) a plucky Yale squad 70–67 on Monday night. The win gives Roy Williams 879 in … more
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North Carolina guard Jeremiah Francis (13) brings the ball up the court during a game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., on Dec. 18.
Freshmen spark offense as Tar Heels end skid
Even before a minor meniscus tear sidelined super freshman Cole Anthony (who is expected to miss another month), head coach Roy Williams warned everyone before the season that his North Carolina team … more
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North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) shoots against Wofford’s Messiah Jones (25) during the first half of Sunday’s game in Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels lost 68-64, their third straight.
Tar Heels’ shooting woes keep worsening
The University of North Carolina department of psychology got its best endorsement in years on Sunday, as a frustrated Roy Williams explained, “If I had to go to college again, I wouldn’t … more
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Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) blocks the shot of North Carolina guard Jeremiah Francis (13) during the second half of Sunday’s game in Charlottesville, Va.. Virginia defeated North Carolina 56-47 as the Tar Heels failed to reach 50 points in consecutive games for the first time since the 1947-48 season.
Tough week for Tar Heels
It was a tough week for North Carolina basketball, as the Tar Heels failed to break 50 points in losses to Ohio State (74-49) and at Virginia (56-47), the first time UNC has failed to score 50 in … more
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North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against North Carolina State during the second half of Saturday’s game in Raleigh. The Tar Heels won 41-10 to end a three-game skid against the Wolfpack and become bowl eligible in head coach Mack Brown’s first season.
With bowl eligibility, Brown can signal progress for Tar Heels
Mack Brown has long placed great emphasis on UNC being the flagship program in the state, and Saturday’s 41-10 beatdown of rival NC State will surely aid that pitch on the recruiting trail this … more
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North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) attempts a shot during Wednesday’s game against Elon in Chapel Hill.
Tar Heels scoring less, defending more
In recent years, North Carolina has consistently been one of the nation’s highest-scoring basketball teams, thanks in large part to Roy Williams’ philosophy of playing at a high tempo. … more
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North Carolina guard Christian Keeling (55) and guard Cole Anthony (2) shake hands during the second half of Friday’s game against Gardner-Webb in Chapel Hill.
Tar Heels riding Anthony’s production early
“He’s the best point guard I’ve ever been around. Plain and simple. Period. The end.” UNC assistant coach and 12-year NBA veteran Hubert Davis had high praise for Cole Anthony … more
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North Carolina’s Cole Anthony (2) drives the basket against UNC Wilmington during the first half of Friday’s game in Wilmington. UNC won 78-62.
Anthony lives up to hype for Tar Heels
If you thought the preseason hype for freshman superstar Cole Anthony might be too much to live up to, Anthony has only worn the blue of Carolina for two games and he’s already accomplished … more
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Virginia’s Hasise Dubois (8) picks up 20 yards as he races past North Carolina’s D.J. Ford (16) during the third quarter of Saturday’s game in Chapel Hill. The Cavaliers won 38-31.
Tar Heels can’t cope with Cavs’ aerial game
North Carolina knew coming into The South’s Oldest Rivalry on Saturday night that its success hinged on slowing down one man: Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins, the Cavaliers’ season … more
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North Carolina wide receiver Dazz Newsome (5) catches a pass while Duke safety Jalen Alexander (30) defends during the first half of Saturday’s game in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels hung on to win 20-17.
Tar Heels exorcise (Blue) Devils in thriller
The football gods are rarely this overtly karmic, but the ending of Saturday’s 20–17 North Carolina win against Duke represented poetic justice for the Tar Heels star who sealed the … more
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Virginia Tech’ Jermaine Waller (28) blocks a field-goal attempt by North Carolina’s Noah Ruggles (97) during overtime in a game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. The Tar Heels lost 43-41 in six overtimes, their sixth loss by six or fewer points, to drop to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in ACC play.
Another close loss for the Tar Heels
Saturday’s matchup between North Carolina and Virginia Tech involved the debut of new rules in which, starting with the fifth overtime, teams alternate penalty kicks — er, two-point … more
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Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins, right, and North Carolina head coach Mack Brown meet up after a game Saturday, Oct. 5 in Atlanta. AP
After a break, a look at Brown's rebuild
The UNC football team begins the second half of its schedule at Virginia Tech on Saturday after this weekend’s open date, making this as good a time as any to assess the progress of Mack … more
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North Carolina tight end Garrett Walston (84) scores as Georgia Tech defensive back Tariq Carpenter defends during the second half of Saturday’s game in Atlanta. The Tar Heels won 38-22 to even their record to 3-3, ending a three-game skid, and improving to 2-1 in ACC play.
Tar Heels on schedule in Brown’s return
Entering its open week halfway through the season, North Carolina is on schedule. Although the disappointment of not closing the deal for a colossal upset against Clemson on Sept. 28 still stings, a … more
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