Tar Heels in pros: Johnson on trading block; White's shooting slump; Anthony's big game
Cameron Johnson — the subject of trade rumors — and
Coby White are putting up the best numbers heading into the Christmas break of the six
former UNC players on NBA rosters, while Cole Anthony had a monster game last weekend.
Armando Bacot, Pete Nance, and Nassir Little also stand out among the seven former Tar Heels in the G League. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Chansky’s Notebook: Start Better!
The Tar Heels are the best second-half college basketball team in America. UNC averages more points in the second half than any other team in the country. The Tar Heels are scoring almost 48 points per second half and also 48 points in the second half of away games. So what does that say about the first half, when Carolina ranks 81st in the country? (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: IC Roundtable - Where Things Stand with UNC Football
The Inside Carolina crew discusses where UNC Football stands two weeks into the
Bill Belichick era. Don Callahan gives recruiting updates, and the panel discusses recent news that Steven Belichick will take over as defensive coordinator for his father once the Washington Huskies complete their season.
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Lanie Grant Named USBWA Freshman Of The Week
Coming off back-to-back double-digit outings and setting a new career-high in three-pointers,
Lanie Grant has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Tamika Catchings Freshman of the Week. This past week, Grant recorded back-to-back games in double-figure scoring for the first time in her career in games against Florida and Norfolk State. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Tyler Hansbrough Joins
2009 National Champion
Tyler Hansbrough joins Big Hitters Only to talk about UNC basketball 12 games into the season. Hansbrough discusses UNC's loss to Florida, the win over UCLA, lineup insights, areas to improve, lingering concerns, and a funny story about Hansbrough’s time playing in China.
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UNC Women's Basketball moves up in AP Top 25 after two blowout victories
North Carolina moved up two spots to No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of convincing victories last week. The Tar Heels (12–2, 0–1
ACC Standings) rolled to a 77-57 victory over Florida on Wednesday in Charlotte at the Jumpman Invitational and then blew out Norfolk State 90-47 at Carmichael Arena on Sunday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Top Stories of 2024: R.J. Davis Secures His Place in UNC Men’s Basketball Lore
A new jersey hasn’t joined UNC’s extensive collection in the Dean E. Smith Center rafters since
Joel Berry II was honored in 2020. But now, one Tar Heel has punched his ticket to the rafters once his collegiate career ends:
R.J. Davis. Davis put together an outstanding senior season, one which saw the Tar Heels surge back into national relevance. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson - Theo Pinson on UNC Basketball
Justin Jackson and John Bauman of Inside Carolina are joined by Jackson's 2017 national championship teammate
Theo Pinson to discuss UNC Basketball,
Ian Jackson's performance against UCLA, the Tar Heels' 4-guard lineup, what it was like to play small when they were at Carolina, and UNC's next game vs. Campbell.
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UNC Finishes Fall Sports Season Second In Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings
Women's soccer's 23rd national championship was the top highlight of a wildly successful fall semester of University of North Carolina athletic accomplishments, which has led to a second place showing for the Tar Heels in the 2024-25 Learfield Directors' Cup standings. All seven of Carolina's fall sports have scored points in the Director's Cup standings. (
GoHeels.com)
RJ Davis reveals his thoughts following UNC comeback victory over UCLA in CBS Sports Classic
Following UNC's comeback victory over UCLA,
R.J. Davis spoke with a CBS reporter about the win. "We knew it was going to be ugly, coming into the game. UCLA gave us a really hard game. They’re a really good defensive team, but one thing about us. We don’t quit. We’re a very resilient team. We had players make big-time plays. Shout to
Ian Jackson." (
On3.com)
Highlights of 2024 at Carolina
In 2024, Carolina celebrated research milestones, remarkable centennials, national championships and more. The year began with Lee H. Roberts arriving in Chapel Hill as interim chancellor. Carolina hosted its first under-the-lights Spring Commencement at Kenan Stadium, where graduates heard from astronaut and double Tar Heel Zena Cardman. (
UNC.edu)
Cole Anthony guides Orlando Magic to a historic comeback victory
It's been a rough season thus far for former UNC basketball standout
Cole Anthony, a talented player who has seen his role with the Orlando Magic decrease significantly. While Anthony hasn't been as involved as he hoped to be, Saturday night provided him with an opportunity to make his case for more minutes. Quite frankly, Anthony did just that. (
Keeping It Heel)
Don't count out UNC after a comeback victory vs. UCLA that could be the spark the Tar Heels need
There are lots of reasons why UNC lost five of its first 11 basketball games, the most obvious of which is a strength of schedule that ranks fifth nationally. But nobody cares much about the details when you're a blue-blood program that entered the season ranked ninth in the AP Top 25 poll, but entered the weekend before Christmas with a 6-5 record. (
CBS Sports)
UNC Basketball Champ Ty Lawson Claims One More Piece Would Ensure Tar Heel Title
Former North Carolina point guard
Ty Lawson hadn't posted on social media since September. But on Saturday, the 2009 Tar Heel national champion point guard surfaced with excitement about his alma mater's pre-Christmas showdown against the No. 18-ranked UCLA Bruins at the CBS Sports Classic in Madison Square Garden in New York City. (
Sports Illustrated)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's 4-Guard Lineup, Football and Women's Hoops Updates
Host Isaac Schade he breaks down UNC Basketball's win over UCLA, highlighting standout performances from players like
R.J. Davis and
Ian Jackson, the latest on Steve Belichick joining UNC Football as its new defensive coordinator, and the women's basketball team's dominant win over Norfolk State.
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