Tar Heels’ Rough Edges Exposed in 71-70 Thriller North Carolina eked out a 71-70 victory over Ohio State at State Farm Arena but did so amid glaring flaws. The Tar Heels started sluggishly, shooting just 13-of-30 from the field and 4-of-15 from three-point range in the first half, only leading 34-31 at the break after…

Clutch Cameos Steer Tar Heels to Buckeyes Upset North Carolina edged past Ohio State 71-70 in Atlanta in a nail-biter. The game was a first-half defensive slugfest, but the Tar Heels hung on. Center Henri Veesaar made his presence felt early with 13 first-half points and a handful of rebounds, then sealed the win with…

Meet the Buckeyes Ready to Rattle the Heels North Carolina’s road trip to Atlanta pits them against a red-hot Ohio State squad. Senior guard Bruce Thornton is torching nets at 21.8 points per game on 60% shooting, while newcomer Christoph Tilly bullies the paint with 13.8 points and 5.9 boards per contest. Forward Devin Royal…

Coach Davis Lays Into Rebounding Lapse In Tuesday night’s 77–58 win over East Tennessee State, North Carolina found itself on the wrong end of second-chance opportunities, surrendering five offensive rebounds and nine extra points in the first half. Head coach Hubert Davis bemoaned his team’s lack of defensive commitment, noting ETSU’s methodical pick-and-roll assault and…

Coach Davis Dishes: Radio Secrets from the Dean Dome Coach Hubert Davis used his weekly radio spot to break down North Carolina’s blazing 10-1 start, emphasizing December’s habit-building, Seth Trimble’s slow-burn return from injury, lockdown defense, earned minutes, and the nuanced leadership of younger Tar Heels. He stressed relentless practice habits, non-negotiable stop-games, and daily…

Luka Bogavac’s Third-Season Surge Shakes Up Chapel Hill North Carolina’s Tar Heels have climbed to No. 12 with a 10–1 start, largely thanks to transfer portal addition Luka Bogavac. The former overseas pro joined UNC in late August and has averaged 11.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists over 11 games. His standout performance came…

ETSU’s Sharpshooters UNC Can’t Ignore The Tar Heels face East Tennessee State at the Dean E. Smith Center after a sluggish win over USC Upstate. ETSU boasts three standout players: Cam Morris III, a fifth-year senior drilling over 63% from the field and 54.5% from beyond the arc; Brian Taylor II, a guard blending 13.7…

Coaches and Teammates Rave as Powell Lights It Up In Saturday’s 80-62 win over USC Upstate, sophomore forward Jonathan Powell exploded off the bench for a career-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-6 from deep. Head coach Hubert Davis praised Powell’s timely triples and physical defense that helped push the Tar Heels ahead. Star…

By the Numbers: Tar Heels vs. USC Upstate Showdown As conference play looms, North Carolina and USC Upstate enter Dean E. Smith Center on matching two‐game streaks. Though they average similar scoring, efficiency, and rebounding metrics—79.7 points and 46% field‐goal for the Spartans vs. 81.2 points and 46.2% for the Tar Heels—the chasm in competition…