Open seating, free admission for UNC snow game against N.C. State

Much like UNC’s victory over Maryland in 2000, Wednesday at the Smith Center should be a student-dominated affair. When 20 inches of snow fell in the Triangle in 2000, there was open seating, and the Carolina students got the prime seats around the court. Snow totals aren’t nearly as high, but the same dynamic is expected Wednesday against NC State. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men's Basketball To Host NC State Wednesday - Pregame Notes

UNC plays NC State for the 249th time and the 39th time in the Smith Center on Wednesday, as both teams enter the game with wins over the weekend. ESPN will televise the game. The Tar Heels are 15-11, 8-6 in the ACC standings, while the Wolfpack is 10-15, 3-11 in conference play. UNC is 9-2 at home this season, 5-1 in league play. (GoHeels.com)

‘Walk to the Rivalry’: UNC Men’s Basketball Shares Update for Game vs. NC State

Due to adverse weather conditions around the Triangle causing hazardous road conditions, UNC is encouraging Tar Heel fans within driving distance to stay home from Wednesday night’s game against NC State, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center. The program is opening the arena to “anyone who can safely walk to the game” for free. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi on recruiting under-the-radar prospects: "We believe in our eyes"

The UNC Football staff is star-studded. However, the program isn’t only interested in established star players. Last week, Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi discussed the Tar Heels' strategy of recruiting underrated prospects. "We believe in our eyes. If you trust your eyes and evaluate players, it doesn’t matter if some other school wants them." (On3.com)

Roy Williams: "We’ve Got the Right Guy" at UNC in Hubert Davis

As UNC's basketball season has veered from a top-10 ranking to the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, Roy Williams has heard the blame heaped on coach Hubert Davis. "I know there's criticism. But he's the nicest person I have ever known, who is also fiercely competitive. And that's a hard combination to have. We've got the right guy." (Inside Carolina)

JoJo Valahovic Becomes First Three-Time Gymnastics Newcomer Of The Week In ACC History

UNC Gymnastics standout JoJo Valahovic has been named ACC Newcomer of the Week for the third consecutive week. This is the third such honor of her career. Valahovic is the first gymnast to win three or more ACC Newcomer of the Week honors. She is also the first gymnast in program history to win multiple ACC weekly honors the same season. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Season Remainder Outlook

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com get together this week in the Carolina Insider podcast studio to discuss the outlook for the remainder of the UNC Basketball season, future opponent records, and what to expect from this Carolina team. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Battle Within

The Tar Heels and Wolfpack resume what was among the fiercest rivalries in college basketball – the Case-McGuire era of the ‘50s, the Smith-Sloan/Smith-Valvano era of the ‘70s and ‘80s followed by the Williams-Whoever slaughter of the early twenty-first century. State had its moments, but the numbers favor the Tar Heels who lead the series 167-81. (Chapelboro.com)

No Tar Heel Express Service For UNC Men's Basketball Game vs. NC State Wednesday

Due to wintry weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, Chapel Hill Transit will end its services for Wed. Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. The town will not provide Tar Heel Express shuttle bus service to Wednesday's men's basketball game vs. NC State in the Smith Center. Carolina Athletics encourages fans attending the game to proceed with care while traveling. (GoHeels.com)

Heart-thumping one-possession games keep coming for UNC men's and women's basketball

It’s been a draining season for UNC basketball fans, with lots of last-second drama that has created plenty of heart palpitations. The men’s and women’s teams have combined for 14 one-possession games. Woody Durham used to say "go where you go and do what you do" when the game is on the line. UNC fans heeding that advice have made frequent trips. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award Renamed To Honor Bubba Cunningham

UNC Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham has spent his career supporting student-athletes, emphasizing the best of college athletics in the classroom and in competition. To honor his commitment to UNC and its student-athletes, Carolina's AD Scholar-Athlete Award will be re-named the Bubba Cunningham Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Hosts NC State In Must-Win Game

With the Tar Heels favored by 9.5 points, UNC Basketball's matchup against NC State on Wednesday is pivotal for their NCAA Tournament aspirations. Host Isaac Schade discusses the matchup, the defensive challenges posed by Marcus Hill, Roy Williams' passionate defense of Hubert Davis, and more. (View Video)

Harrison Barnes donates $250K toward tuition-free program

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes and his wife significantly contributed to the AlamoPROMISE tuition-free program Tuesday. Harrison and Brittany Barnes donated $250,000 to benefit students at St. Philip’s College, a historically Black and Hispanic-serving institution. The donation aims to eliminate financial barriers and expand educational opportunities. (KSAT.com)

Video: Scouting UNC Football's Transfer Portal Class - Defensive Skill Positions

Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss Bill Belichick’s transfer portal additions at the defensive skill positions. Four defensive backs and a linebacker make up a group of versatile prospects, giving UNC’s defensive coordinator Steve Belichick options at multiple positions. (View Video)

230 years ago, Hinton James became the first Tar Heel

While around 30,000 students are enrolled at UNC today, in February 1795 there was just one — Hinton James. While students residing on south campus are familiar with a long walk to class, James made a much longer trek (170 miles) from Wilmington to become Carolina’s first student to enroll. "Regardless of how he got here, it wasn’t an easy trip." (UNC.edu)

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