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North Carolina's Luke Maye (32) guards Tulane's Jordan Cornish during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. North Carolina won 97-73. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Defense picks up the offense for Tar Heels
UNC NOTEBOOK After shooting a program-record low 24.6 percent from the field in a 63–45 loss to now No. 3 Michigan State on Nov. 26, North Carolina bounced back offensively with dominant wins … more
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Virginia Tech's P.J Horne (14) and Chris Clarke (15) battle for rebound against North Carolina's Sterling Manley (21) and Garrison Brooks (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Tar Heels living and dying on the boards
UNC NOTEBOOK When the season began, North Carolina had many question marks after replacing so many key pieces from last year’s national championship team, and after a 12-2 start, there was hope … more
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Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman (3) gets away from North Carolina punter Tom Sheldon (39) on his way to a 91-yard return in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Even the punter shares in Tar Heels’ misery
UNC Notebook Going into North Carolina’s football game Saturday at No. 14 Virginia Tech, a Tom Sheldon punt had never been returned more than 17 yards (last year’s opponents managed all of two … more
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Duke’s Marques Bolden (20) has his shot blocked by North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Durham. The Tar Heels built a 10-point halftime lead but saw the Blue Devils storm back to win 74-64, dropping UNC to a No. 6 seed for the ACC tourney.
Tar Heels starting over as ACC tourney begins
After bringing a six-game winning streak into the final week of regular-season play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, North Carolina was unable to keep that momentum, dropping the final two games of … more
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North Carolina's Theo Pinson (1) dives to the court to collect a loose ball with UNC-Wilmington's Devonte Cacok during a scrimmage NCAA college basketball scrimmage at the the North Carolina Disaster Relief Jamboree, Sunday, Noc. 5, 2017 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. The exhibition included. North Carolina, UNC Wilmington, UNC Greensboro and East Carolina in a round-robin jamboree of scrimmages. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Tar Heels show lineup flexibility in exhibition
UNC Notebook Roy Williams continued his preseason mad scientist routine, experimenting with numerous lineup combinations throughout each of North Carolina’s three periods in Sunday’s Tar Heel … more
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North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) passes while Western Carolina's Jake Helms (94) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tar Heels continue domination of FCS foes
UNC Notebook Going into Saturday’s game against Western Carolina, Larry Fedora-coached North Carolina teams had previously dominated FCS competition to a 6–0 record by an average of 53.4 to … more
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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams speaks to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tar Heels face tough couple of weeks ahead in ACC
Given the choice at the start of the year, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams probably would have gladly accepted a guaranteed 12–2 start (though he might have wavered if told Wofford was one … more
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North Carolina's Sterling Manley, center, is fouled by Notre Dame's John Mooney, right, as Rex Pflueger (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Tar Heels regain footing in ACC with two wins
UNC Notebook After two consecutive road losses, North Carolina regained its footing with two ACC wins last week, but the concerns that have surfaced in the Tar Heels’ four losses have not yet … more
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North Carolina's Kenny Williams drives to the basket while Notre Dame's Austin Torres (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Re-energized Tar Heels peaking at the right time
UNC Notebook After appearing worn down in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference slate — with Roy Williams expressing frustration at having to coach energy level — North Carolina has … more
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North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) runs past Miami linebacker Michael Pinckney (56) during the first half of Thursday’s game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Tar Heels lost 47-10 in a game that underscored the continuing problems they are experiencing at the QB position with Elliott and redshirt sophomore Chazz Surratt.
QB play still a glaring issue for Tar Heels
For better or worse (mostly the latter), the quarterback position continues to define this season of UNC football. The Tar Heels’ last two games particularly underscore this … more
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Texas A&M’s Tyler Davis, front, shoots past North Carolina’s Luke Maye, back, during the second half of Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game in Charlotte. The No. 2-seeded Tar Heels lost 86-65 to the No. 7 Aggies.
Texas A&M comes up bigger than Tar Heels
This time, the gigantic shoe was on the other foot. Roy Williams’ North Carolina basketball teams have traditionally been characterized by big, physical, athletic forwards capable of dominating the … more
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North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
Surging Tar Heels find their success formula
After going 4-5 in January, North Carolina has found its form in February, winning its fifth straight on Saturday with a 93-76 win at Louisville — the first time UNC has ever beaten the Cardinals … more
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Western Carolina's Devin Peterson (5) is trapped by North Carolina's Andrew Platek (3), left, and Theo Pinson (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2917. North Carolina won, 104-61. (Robert Willett/The Herald-Sun via AP)
Pinson challenged to lead Tar Heels defense
After a dominant 104–61 win over Western Carolina, the North Carolina basketball team now has a break for final exams before traveling to Knoxville to face No. 20 Tennessee on Sunday. At 9–1 … more
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North Carolina coach Larry Fedora, center, takes off his headset near the end of the game against East Carolina in Greenville on Sept. 8. The Tar Heels lost 41-19, dropping to 0-2, and then had this past Saturday’s game against No. 16 UCF canceled due to Hurricane Florence, likely sparing the Tar Heels from an 0-3 start to the season.
Tar Heels catch a break with canceled game
As eastern North Carolina continues to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, UNC football fans can be thankful for at least one result of the storm: the cancellation of Saturday’s … more
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Virginia guard Kyle Guy, left, and North Carolina guard Jalek Felton, right, fight for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Virginia defeated North Carolina 61-49. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Tar Heels learn tough ACC lessons on the road
It’s safe to say that ACC play has represented a sharp uptick in the level of competition for a North Carolina basketball team that had started a surprising 12–2, as the last week saw the Tar … more
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North Carolina guard Kenny Williams (24) is defended by Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden (23) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Crystal LoGiudice)
The emergence of Williams a key for Tar Heels’ success
UNC Notebook Kenny Williams’ breakout season hit another height on Sunday as the junior wing silenced the hostile Tennessee crowd by drilling a 3-point shot to give No. 5 North Carolina a … more
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Miami's Demetrius Jackson (31) and Trajan Bandy (2) move in to tackle North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) during the first half of Saturday's game in Chapel Hill.
Tar Heels can’t deck No. 8 Miami in 24-19 loss
North Carolina had No. 8-ranked Miami on the ropes on Saturday, but never managed to land enough of a punch to knock the Hurricanes down. The Tar Heels had every opportunity at a first-half knockout, … more
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North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) goes to the basket under pressure from Wofford guard Derrick Brooks, center, and Wofford forward Cameron Jackson during the first half of Wednesday's game in Chapel Hill.
Wofford loss helps reveal Tar Heels' identity
Just a week ago, UNC basketball stood a surprising 10–1, having just managed a road comeback win against a quality Tennessee squad and poised to attack the beginning of ACC play, bolstered by the … more
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Greenfield's Coby White, center, drives to the basket against Trinity Christian in the NCISAA 1A state championship at Forsyth Country Day on Feb. 24. White will be one of two UNC signees on display in Wednesday's McDonald's All-American Game.
White one of two Tar Heels in McDonalds All-American Game
At least two future Tar Heels will participate in Wednesday evening’s McDonald’s All-American Game, which features 24 of the nation’s top senior high school basketball … more
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North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches during the NCAA college basketball team's annual Late Night With Roy midnight madness-style event in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tar Heels relieved NCAA investigation is finally over
UNC 1, NCAA 0.  Regardless of what happened on the court or field of play, the last week has provided a monumental win for UNC, as the NCAA announced that the Tar Heel athletic department … more
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