Hubert Davis Approaching UNC Starting Lineup as Fluid Situation

Hubert Davis made changes to North Carolina's starting basketball lineup during the weekend for the fourth time this season, and the coach said on Monday that his team's first group won't be carved in stone as the Tar Heels move forward through ACC basketball league play. Already small, North Carolina downsized even more two days ago. (Inside Carolina)

Shrunken Head Boutique sees Bill Belichik hiring as a win for their business

Employees at The Shrunken Head say former NFL head coach and eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick will bring wins on the field and in their cash register. The Shrunken Head on Franklin Street is the place for all your Carolina merchandise. Many call it a Chapel Hill treasure. Inside, you’ll find shirts, hats, socks and all your game-day stuff. (WXII)

North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh: Three Things to Watch

It’s here. There may be eleven games left in the ACC regular season, but what fans can expect when the calendar turns to March will boil down to these next four games—three of them on the road, two against the same opponent. The first is Tuesday night at Pitt, a team that has been a huge thorn in the side of the Tar Heels over the last couple of seasons. (Tar Heel Blog)

Kenan Stadium Returning To Grass In 2025

Beginning this week, Carolina Athletics will begin the process of converting UNC's football field back to natural grass. The footprint, which will include a synthetic turf perimeter, will mirror the look of Kenan Stadium's grass field from 2017-19. The decision to convert back to grass was made in consultation with new UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Drake Powell Saves the Day, Seth Trimble Clutch

UNC nearly suffered its worst loss of the season thanks to porous defense, but Drake Powell saved the day. R.J. Davis had a magnificent game, include a nearly perfect first half. Jalen Washington posted great numbers and got injured in overtime, but it appears he'll be ready to go vs. Pitt on Tuesday. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Help On the Way

Elliot Cadeau and Caleb Wilson can help each other next season. This is based on conjecture, of course. Cadeau may not stay at UNC for his junior season, and Wilson is yet to sign his letter of intent. But if the point guard and 5-star forward are on the team together, they could become the combination the Tar Heels don’t have this roller-coaster season. (Chapelboro.com)

Drake Powell Defending the Inbound Plays Key in Carolina's Win Versus Boston College

On Saturday afternoon, North Carolina found itself 18.9 seconds away from a third-straight loss and a Quad 4 defeat at the hands of Boston College. The Eagles, who held an 89-87 advantage, just had one task: inbound the basketball. Unfortunately for the Eagles, Tar Heel freshman Drake Powell’s defensive assignment was to swarm the inbounder. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Busy Week for UNC Basketball, Same Questions Remain

After a week that included a one-point road loss and an overtime squeaker against a team in the bottom of the ACC standings, UNC still is working through some familiar challenges. The Inside Carolina crew rehashes what the week of mixed results means as the Tar Heels enter a difficult stretch of games. (View Video)

Omarion Hampton, Willie Lampkin among ESPN's top 100 college football players of the 2024-25 season

21. Omarion Hampton: Hampton finished the season with 1,660 rushing yards, the third most nationally, and was one of just three players in the country to finish with more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage; 98. Willie Lampkin: The winner of the ACC's top blocking award, Lampkin hardly looks the part of a star in the trenches, but he plays like a giant. (ESPN.com)

Video: Hubert Davis Monday Pre-Pitt ACC Basketball Coaches Conference Call

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Monday morning as part of the weekly ACC basketball coaches conference call to discuss Jalen Washington's performance against Boston College, the Tar Heels' game against Pitt on Tuesday night, and more. (View Video)

RJ Davis Discusses Tar Heels' Continued 'Lack of Energy'

UNC beat Boston College in overtime and avoided major embarrassment. Afterward, R.J. Davis spoke about the Tar Heels' struggle to maintain a high level of energy, especially on defense. He also addressed his work as a leader trying to hold players accountable and noted that a team with such significant energy dips is new for his Carolina experience. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Reflecting on the Dean E. Smith Center's history and its uncertain future

The date was Jan. 18, 1986. The occasion could not have been bigger, nor could it have been scripted any better. Undefeated, top-ranked North Carolina was about to square off against undefeated, third-ranked Duke. It was the first game in the brand-new Dean E. Smith Center. A crowd of 21,444 packed the arena. Their excitement and noise filled the air. (Daily Tar Heel)

Locker Room Speech from Hubert Davis Strikes Chord for UNC

Whether victory or defeat, coach Hubert Davis tries to keep postgame addresses to his UNC basketball team brief in the locker room, another nod to mentors Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge, who mostly did the same during his college playing career for the Tar Heels. But Davis went longer with his words while delving deeper into his emotions on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

What’s wrong with UNC basketball?

The bottom line: UNC can’t score in the post, doesn’t make 3-pointers at a high clip and is terrible on the offensive glass. Even with a roster littered with veteran guards, that’s a recipe for an underwhelming and drought-prone offense. Is there a fix? Not a full one, no — not this season at least. Carolina would be wise, though, to lean on Ian Jackson more. (Saturday Down South)

Tar Heels Sound Need To Tighten Up After Defensive Woes Nearly Prove Costly

Disappointment was visible in the postgame scene Saturday night at the Smith Center. UNC left with a six-point ACC win against Boston College, but one that saw the Tar Heels allow 96 points to the second-worst scoring team in the conference in overtime. The Eagles shot 54.5% from the field against the Tar Heels and made 14 of their 24 3-point attempts. (Inside Carolina)

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