Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Seeks 500th Smith Center Victory

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the Smith Center's 40 year history as UNC Basketball looks to notch its 500th win in the legendary building on Saturday against Wake Forest. Barnes discusses his favorite moment covering games in the iconic venue and what's next for the arena. (View Video)

The 10 Greatest Smith Center Wins for UNC Basketball

Entering Saturday against Wake Forest, the Smith Center has witnessed 499 wins, hosted four national championship teams, and 12 Final Four teams. With a capacity of 21,750, the nation’s largest on-campus basketball arena and larger than any in the NBA, it remains a centerpiece of Carolina culture. Here’s are the top UNC wins in the building’s history. (Inside Carolina)

Bobby Petrino Named UNC Football Offensive Coordinator

Bobby Petrino, one of the nation's top offensive minds, has been named offensive coordinator for the North Carolina football program, coach Bill Belichick announced Friday. Petrino joins the Tar Heels after spending the past two seasons at Arkansas, where he served as offensive coordinator and interim head coach for the final seven games of 2025. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Hubert Davis Friday Pre-Wake Forest Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Friday afternoon ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

National Girls & Women In Sports Day Celebration Set For Jan. 25

Young Tar Heel fans are invited to join the UNC women's sports teams for 2026 UNC National Girls & Women in Sports Day, an annual event to highlight women's athletics at Carolina. The NGWSD celebration is Jan. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Bill Koman Practice Complex on UNC's campus. The event is for girls and boys pre-K through eighth grade. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC's defense neutralize Wake Forest's Juke Harris?

UNC Men's Basketball looks to rebound against Wake Forest after last Saturday’s defensive collapse at SMU. Can the Tar Heels shut down Juke Harris, who is averaging 19.9 points? Isaac Schade breaks down Carolina's adjustments at guard, possible lineup changes, and how two-point shooting and rebounding could turn the tide. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Going for 500

History says that UNC's 500th win in the Smith Center won’t be easy against Wake Forest, who has gone 3-3 in their last six games against Hubert Davis’ teams although each has won on its home court. Wake is better than its 10-6 record overall and dangerous. The Deacs lost one-pointers against top-ranked Michigan and No. 14 Texas Tech. (Chapelboro.com)

Why Seth Trimble May Be North Carolina's Best Option at Point Guard

As UNC prepares for its 16th game with its backcourt still unsettled, Saturday’s second half in Dallas hinted at changes in the Tar Heels' backcourt. Seth Trimble played 19 minutes in the second half at SMU, spending much of that time at point guard. While the result didn’t favor North Carolina, the Tar Heels’ offense found rhythm in the second half. (Inside Carolina)

No. 17 UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Wake Forest: TV info, stats, scouting Deacons, keys to game, notes

Wake Forest’s 3-point shooting has been streaky (but was 11 of 21 Wednesday vs. Miami), so forcing tough possessions and turnovers can swing momentum. The Deacons have made less than 30% of their 3-point attempts in nine of 16 games but have scored double-digit 3-pointers in six games. Wake Forest is 17th in defensive rebounding in the ACC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Wake basketball preview, football portal, Michael Busch joins

UNC Basketball is back in action Saturday against Wake Forest. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview the matchup with the Demon Deacons (4:52). The Football Transfer Portal window is open and, as expected, the Tar Heels are active (19:20). Former Tar Heel and current Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch joins (27:16). (Listen To Podcast)

How Texans rookie Alijah Huzzie completed comeback from torn ACL to first NFL interception

The path Texans rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie traveled from getting hurt at a college all-star game to intercepting his first NFL pass was long and indirect. Huzzie endured months of grueling rehabilitation work after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during a practice session at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The injury cost him a chance to be drafted. (Click2Houston)

Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC Football's Portal: Thompkins, Threatt, Kekahuna, Humphrey, Warren

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down five of UNC Football's recent transfer portal additions on the offensive side of the ball with linemen Sean Thompkins and Andrew Threatt, receivers Trech Kekahuna and Mason Humphrey, and tight end Jaxxon Warren. (View Video)

UNC Men’s Basketball Collaborates With Elementary Students to Design Warm-Up Shirts

The North Carolina men’s basketball team visited the Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill’s Northside neighborhood Wednesday for a collaboration with local after-school students. Third-through-fifth graders from around the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teamed up with the Tar Heel players and sketch warm-up shirt designs inspired by Black History Month. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football’s biggest transfer portal wins were the ones it didn’t lose

There's no question UNC Football has gotten off to a hot start in the transfer portal window that ends Jan. 16. The Tar Heels have had 10 commitments as of Thursday, and that number will continue to increase. However, the two biggest portal victories for the Tar Heels were retaining pass rusher Melkart Abou-Jaoude and wide receiver Jordan Shipp. (USA Today)

UNC Men's Basketball Promotions For 2026 Announced

The UNC Men's Basketball promotional schedule for remaining 2026 home games is now available. The Tar Heels host eight more home games at the Smith Center this season with promotions including rally towels, LED wristbands, a stripe out, and more. This Saturday, the Tar Heels host Wake Forest, and fans in attendance will receive a UNC rally towel. (GoHeels.com)

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