UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Hubert Davis says Seth Trimble ‘getting closer and closer’ to playing

Hubert Davis is eager to have Seth Trimble back on the basketball court soon, and says that the senior guard is making steady progress toward a return. "He’s doing really well," Davis said Monday. "He’s working out, he’s running, and he’s doing individual workouts every day, and he’s getting closer and closer to getting back out there on the floor." (Tar Heel Tribune)

How UNC Basketball's frontcourt is surprising Hubert Davis

When Henri Veesaar recorded a double-double in UNC's opener against Central Arkansas, Hubert Davis was stunned. Were the 14 points and 10 boards shocking? No. But the coach couldn't believe that, after two seasons at Arizona, Veesaar hadn't managed to do this earlier. A month later, it's just as unbelievable that Veesaar ever went without one. (MSN.com)

UNC Men's Basketball Rises in AP Poll After Wins Over Kentucky, Georgetown

North Carolina climbed two spots to No. 14 in this week's AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday afternoon. The Tar Heels (8-1 overall) opened their week with a tough road test at Rupp Arena against the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats. On Sunday, the Tar Heels capped the week with a commanding 81-61 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas. (TarHeel247)

Henri Veesaar explains his animated night vs. Georgetown: No anger, just heart

Henri Veesaar didn’t hide his feelings Sunday. "I want to win. I know they want to win. They know I’m not mad at them. And just love for the game, love for the team. We all want to compete and win. That’s about it. I feel like emotions are high during the game, because you have to do a good job to win the game." Was it anger? Veesaar shook his head. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Vintage Carolina Basketball Pushes Past Georgetown

The Tar Heels silenced letdown worries by dominating Georgetown, 81-61, as the frontcourt duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar etched their names into UNC Basketball history. Is this the best power forward-center combo in college basketball this season? (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Growth Spurt

UNC is gradually growing into a deeper basketball team. Against arguably the three toughest opponents they have played this season, the 8-1 Tar Heels are improving step by step. Besides beating Kansas, they have lost to No. 7 Michigan State in Florida, won at No. 18 Kentucky, and used more combos on the court to handle Georgetown of the Big East. (Chapelboro.com)

THT Newsletter: Tar Heels Handle Hoyas, Women's Basketball Blisters Boston U, Football Transfers

No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball cruised to a 20-point victory over Georgetown, Women’s Basketball fell to No. 2 Texas and blasted Boston U, Tar Heel Football’s transfer list keeps growing, Olivia Thomas and Linda Ullmark are Women’s Soccer All-Americans, Volleyball bows out of the NCAA Tournament, and more in today's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Georgetown recap, CFP Bracket, Rams Club Director Seth Reeves

UNC Basketball put together one of its better performances of the season to-date defeating a solid Georgetown team, 81-61 (3:19). The CFP Bracket has been announced and it could lead to some big changes in college football (17:06). Plus, Seth Reeves, the new Executive Director of the Rams Club, joins (36:19). (Listen To Podcast)

Jaw-dropping Caleb Wilson dunk in practice leads Hubert Davis to playful ‘lie’

A moment during UNC Basketball practice brought everything to a halt. Caleb Wilson executed a dunk so explosive that the entire team froze in amazement. Players were in awe, coaches were speechless, and Coach Hubert Davis, who has witnessed decades of basketball brilliance, decided to bluff playfully. The players weren’t buying it. Neither was Davis. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Throwback Week

UNC Basketball capped off a statement week with an 81-61 win over Georgetown, just days after beating Kentucky on its own floor. Inside Carolina's Joey Powell, Sherrell McMillan, and Sean Moran discuss the Tar Heels’ growing identity, what these two wins reveal, and where the team is heading. (View Video)

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