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Former Tar Heel Jonathan Holmes Named a Silver Waves Media Most Impactful Mid Major Assistant
Silver Waves Media announced its 7th annual Mid Major Assistant Coaches and GM's lists on Monday afternoon, with Miami associate head coach
Jonathan Holmes being named to the list. Holmes is currently in his fourth season with the RedHawks and his third year as an associate head coach. Holmes played guard at North Carolina from 1999 to 2003. (
Miami University)
North Carolina vs. Virginia Basketball Preview: Cavaliers Present Big Road Challenge for Tar Heels
At third in the
ACC standings, Virginia is off to its best start since the 2018-19 season. The Cavaliers have done so with a 4-2 record in Quad 1 games to help them rank No. 13 in the NET and No. 13 in KenPom. Yet, North Carolina will be Virginia’s first Quad 1 opponent at home this season, with away wins at Texas, N.C. State, No. 20 Louisville, and SMU. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts calls fervent Smith Center debate 'a positive'
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the potential relocation or renovation of the Smith Center this week - and that's putting it lightly. While Chancellor Lee Roberts has been adamant that no decision has been made on the future of the arena, he took the time to illuminate some of the factors the university is weighing in the thought process. (
MSN.com)
No. 22 UNC at No. 14 Virginia: TV info, stats, scouting Cavaliers, keys to game, and notes
Virginia will likely pack the lane and help aggressively on
Caleb Wilson and the post game. UNC’s guards and wings must be ready to knock down open threes generated by post touches and drive-and-kick actions. Ball movement and quick decisions will prevent Virginia from loading up on Wilson and
Henri Veesaar. Virginia’s style is designed to frustrate. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Three keys for North Carolina to upset Virginia
Virginia presents a far stiffer challenge than Notre Dame. The Cavaliers are highly efficient on offense, averaging 84 points per game, and they remain defined by their defense. Virginia leads the ACC in field goal percentage defense (38.1%), 3-point field goal percentage defense (28.9%), effective field goal defense (43.5%) and blocks per game (6.4). (
USA Today)
Chansky’s Notebook: The New ‘Hoos
Virginia’s new basketball coach is Ryan Odom, whose claim to fame so far was his UMBC team being the first NCAA 16 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in 2018 against the program he now leads. Before UNC's game at John Paul Jones arena, Virginia’s 2019 NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett will watch his name be unveiled on the playing court. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Fixed Or Flawed?
UNC Basketball faces its toughest ACC test yet as it visits the Virginia Cavaliers under new coach Ryan Odom. With the Tar Heels still searching for backcourt consistency and shaking up starting lineups, questions loom about whether recent defensive improvements are real or simply a product of Notre Dame’s struggles.
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Fri Jan 23, 2026
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Trip To UVa. Provides Opportunity For Tar Heels
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's trip to Virginia on Saturday. The Tar Heels got back in the win column with a blowout of Notre Dame in the Smith Center, but the Cavaliers present a different and more difficult challenge for
Hubert Davis and his team.
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Fri Jan 23, 2026
Carolina Insider Podcast: Notre Dame recap, UVa. preview, WTEN National Champ Reese Brantmeier
UNC Basketball snapped its two-game losing streak by running past Notre Dame on Wednesday (5:14) and now heads to Virginia (12:37). Women's Tennis National Champion
Reese Brantmeier joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas (23:08). Plus, more fake AI Carolina Basketball news (1:24:05).
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Fri Jan 23, 2026
UNC’s Early Threes Were Big Stretching The Court Against Notre Dame
From the opening possessions against Notre Dame, UNC leaned into the three-point line to stretch the floor and dictate the terms of a 91-69 win at the Smith Center. Rather than forcing the ball inside against a defense committed to crowding the paint, the Tar Heels consistently worked the ball back out and trusted their spacing. The approach paid off. (
TarHeel247)