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North Carolina guard Andrew Platek, from left, forward Armando Bacot, guard Leaky Black and guard Cole Anthony sit on the bench towards the end of a game against Syracuse at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro on March 11. The Tar Heels lost 81-53 in the final game before the ACC canceled the remainder of the tournament due to the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the world.
Tar Heels’ forgettable season ends with whimper in ACC tourney
It wasn’t supposed to end like this. That sentence seems to apply to far too much these days. For North Carolina basketball, the end looked much like the rest of the season, as the Tar … more
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North Carolina head coach Mack Brown reacts after being doused by defensive back Patrice Rene and linebacker Chazz Surratt near the end of the Tar Heels’ 55-13 Military Bowl win against Temple on Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Brown has landed several big recruiting targets, including class of 2021 quarterback Drake Maye, who recently decommitted from Alabama.
Maye commitment another big one for Brown
“Man, there’s a team from North Carolina down here with a quarterback who is really freaking good.” Those were the first words of a phone call I received in late January from a … more
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North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) is defended by Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier during the first half of Saturday’s game in Syracuse, N.Y.
For Tar Heels, Wolfpack was the cure
North Carolina came into last week on a seven-game losing streak and in real danger of challenging the single-season program low of 20 losses in a season set in 2001–02. There have been times … more
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Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) fights for the ball with North Carolina guard Christian Keeling (55) and forward Walker Miller (22) during the second half of Saturday’s game in Louisville, Ky. The Cardinals won 72-55, sending the Tar Heels to their seventh straight loss against Atlantic Coast Conference foes, which set a school record.
It just keeps getting worse for Tar Heels
This North Carolina basketball season has been all about two things: close losses and a lack of rhythm caused by lineup instability and injuries. Last week was all about the close losses, as Carolina … more
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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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