Video: Hubert Davis Pre-Elon Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Tar Heels' season-opening matchup against the Elon Phoenix on Monday night, November 4 (9:00, ACC Network) at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill.
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Quiet Hampton And His Heavy Workload May Eventually Spark A Speech
As loud as
Omarion Hampton is when his pads pop defenders on the football field, he’s quiet off of it. Very little can get UNC’s All-America running back to talk. Not even passing the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second straight season, like he did against Virginia on Saturday. Don’t expect Hampton to pound his chest and boast about the accomplishment. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Ian Jackson, Drake Powell Named Candidates For Julius Erving Award
UNC freshmen
Ian Jackson and
Drake Powell have earned spots on the preseason watchlist for the Julius Erving Award, given annually to the nation's best small forward. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates on Wednesday. The Julius Erving Award recognizes the top small forward in men's college basketball. (
GoHeels.com)
Blanca Thomas brings scoring, height to UNC Women's Basketball frontcourt
As a 6-foot-3 middle schooler,
Blanca Thomas always stood out. Forced to squat in pictures for most of her life, Thomas struggled with confidence. Then, she found basketball. What used to make her feel insecure eventually led to UNC. Now, the Tar Heel freshman center stands closer to 6-foot-6. She still stands out, but it's an asset she's embraced. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Bold Predictions
Can the North Carolina Tar Heels dominate the ACC with a 19-1 record this season? Discover bold predictions for the UNC basketball team, including
Ian Jackson's potential to lead the team in free throw attempts,
Drake Powell's shot at winning ACC 6th Man of the Year, and more.
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Alyssa Ustby Named To Cheryl Miller Award Watchlist
One of the best forwards in ACC women's basketball, North Carolina's
Alyssa Ustby has earned a spot on the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award Preseason Watchlist presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Ustby already has been named Preseason All-ACC and selected to the Naismith Trophy Watchlist. (
GoHeels.com)
RJ Davis Earns Spot On Naismith Player Of The Year Watchlist
North Carolina senior guard RJ Davis is a member of the preseason watchlist for the 2024-25 Naismith Trophy National Player of the Year award. Davis was a first-team AP and consensus All-America last season. He also was named the 2024-25 Preseason ACC Player of the Year and an Associated Press first-team Preseason All-America earlier this month. (
GoHeels.com)
Maria Gakdeng looks to bring increased confidence, versatility to UNC Women's Basketball
North Carolina senior center
Maria Gakdeng is confident. She's positive. She's boisterous. She yields her iPad with ease as she documents off-court life and teammate interactions. Even after a loss to South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament last season, Gakdeng still had confidence. And no one who has watched her YouTube vlogs can deny that. (
Daily Tar Heel)
UNC freshman forward James Brown looks to make an impact by 'doing the little things'
James Brown doesn't like contacts. So instead, the freshman forward wears goggles. It's become his signature look. And since committing to North Carolina in January 2023, Brown has had a year and a half to envision his life as a Tar Heel. He knows that he is not going to be the go-to-guy this season, but he has an opportunity to make a difference. (
Daily Tar Heel)
UNC Football vs. Florida State: X-Factor
Can UNC take advantage of a Florida State team that is likely checked out after facing their biggest rival last week and facing a big national game next week, as their fan base is ready to move on to 2025? That may be the hidden key to the Tar Heels giving the one thing
Mack Brown hasn’t gotten in his illustrious football career — a win over the Seminoles. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Looks To Fight Complacency; Basketball Preview
UNC Football is coming off its best performance of the season at Virginia and has one thing in mind heading to Tallahassee - do it again. The Inside Carolina crew dissects the challenges UNC has had repeating strong performances. Following football discussion, they share their thoughts on UNC's basketball prospects.
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UNC Women's Basketball transfer Trayanna Crisp aims to return to winning tradition
After two tough seasons with the Arizona State women's basketball team,
Trayanna Crisp was ready for a change. From the desert to the greenery of Chapel Hill. From losing to being back at a program that wins. Now in Carolina Blue, the junior guard is set to bring her strength, power, and iconic "Tray Speed" to UNC's backcourt. "We’re here to win." (
Daily Tar Heel)
Two Tar Heels among top high school point guards of past 25 years
No. 14:
Cole Anthony, Oak Hill Academy (2019) - Whether it was his first three years of high school in New York or his senior year at Oak Hill, Anthony always produced. No. 10:
Raymond Felton, Latta High School (2002) - While he wasn't the biggest point guard in terms of height, he was strong, athletic, could score off the dribble and was a gifted passer. (
247 Sports)
Alizah Huzzie Says Laughs and a Lesson From Friday Video Helped Tar Heels
Last Friday was about fun, laughter, and reminding UNC’s defensive players what it was like to play freely on the football field. The day before the Tar Heels faced Virginia in Charlottesville. The coaching staff put together clips of each player’s high school days, added music to it, and then showed the team Friday evening. It was apparently must-see TV. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Johnson C. Smith Basketball Exhibition Recap
Jones Angell of the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas from GoHeels.com sit down in the Carolina Insider podcast studio to discuss North Carolina's 127-63 blowout exhibition victory on Sunday over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in Chapel Hill.
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