Stevenson’s Stirring Debut: Defense Over Dunks Jarin Stevenson, the 6-foot-9 forward acquired by North Carolina this offseason, is averaging 6.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 38.8% from the field and 22.2% from three. Though his offensive output remains modest, Stevenson’s true value lies in his physicality and defensive prowess. Head coach Hubert…

Overseas Guard Bogavac Levels Up Tar Heels After orchestrating a lineup built through the transfer portal, the North Carolina Tar Heels rely heavily on overseas guard Luka Bogavac—averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists—to inject cohesion as conference play nears. Bogavac credits his personal development to game-by-game comfort and the pick-and-roll with teammates. While…

Three Sharp Takeaways from UNC’s Georgetown Rout The Tar Heels improved to 8–1 by cruising to an 81–61 win over Georgetown at the Dean E. Smith Center. North Carolina showcased a balanced attack with four players scoring 14 or more points—Caleb Wilson (20), Henri Veesaar (18), Luka Bogavac (14) and Derek Dixon (14). The real…

Glass Control and Neutralizing KJ Lewis Sunday’s showdown pits a 7-1 North Carolina squad fresh off a gritty win over Kentucky against a 6-2 Georgetown crew. The first key is rebounding: UNC crashed the glass for 37 boards to Kentucky’s 28 and looks to repeat, exploiting the Hoyas’ league-low 33.5 rebounds per game. The second…

Dixon’s Defensive Masterclass Steals the Spotlight Coach Hubert Davis couldn’t stop praising freshman guard Derek Dixon after UNC’s 67-64 win over Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Dixon anchored the defense, keeping dangerous pick-and-rolls in check, contesting shots, and hauling in rebounds to limit Kentucky’s paint dominance. When the offense sputtered, Davis leaned on Dixon’s court vision…