UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Chansky’s Notebook: Time Will Tell

UNC Men's Basketball is a bit of a mystery. They are 18-4 and ranked 14th in the country, some polls have them lower and the latest NCAA seeding has them sixth. Their losses are a blowout to Michigan State on a neutral floor and three on the road at SMU, Stanford, and Cal when they could have taken control of the games before they lost them. (Chapelboro.com)

Luka Bogavac, Jarin Stevenson, Jonathan Powell Anchor UNC's Recent Bench Success

Lost in the mire of Syracuse’s late comeback attempt was a UNC box score that continues to underscore the Tar Heels’ growing depth. With Jaydon Young filling a starter role of late, the bench trio of Luka Bogavac, Jarin Stevenson, and Jonathan Powell has helped UNC solidify a rotation that does far more than simply relieve the starting unit for breathers. (Inside Carolina)

Hubert Davis says late collapse after building big lead ‘unacceptable’

It all seemed to be coming together for North Carolina before it nearly fell apart. With a 32-point lead, the No. 14 Tar Heels slipped into cruise control with 10 minutes remaining, lost focus, and put the brakes on most of what they had done to build the lead. UNC had to withstand a 32-8 Syracuse run to pull within six before holding on for an 87-77 victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Jekyll & Hyde Performances

UNC looked like a top-10 basketball team the first 30 minutes vs. Syracuse on Monday but nearly gave it all away with a lackluster, unfocused performance down the stretch. The odd thing is, both versions of the Tar Heels are a reality. And the question is, can the Tar Heels be more Dr. Jekyll and less Mr. Hyde? (View Video)

Tar Heels Disgruntled After Nearly Losing 32-Point Lead: 'Unacceptable'

UNC came close to writing one of the darkest chapters in program history Monday in the Smith Center. That’s no hyperbole. After building up a 32-point lead against Syracuse, the Tar Heels saw that lead dwindle down to as little as six points in less than nine minutes of game time before the Orange mercifully ran out of time. "That’s just unacceptable." (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Postgame Notes

It was UNC's 1,100th regular-season ACC game. The Tar Heels are 777-323. The 777 wins are the most by any team. Henri Veesaar became the ACC leader in double-doubles with his 12th of the season. Luke Bogavac scored 10 points, his third straight game in double figures. Jonathan Powell tied his season high with three 3FGs and scored 12 points. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Syracuse Reactions & Interviews

Join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 87-77 win over the Syracuse Orange, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach Hubert Davis and Luka Bogavac, and more. (View Video)

UNC Strong Again Closing Out First Half vs. Syracuse

With 3:05 left in the first half Monday against Syracuse, UNC led by five. From there, the Tar Heels rattled off 12 straight points to extend their lead to 14 at the half. That surge grew into a 40-14 run over a 13:35 span as UNC's lead ballooned to 32 in the second half. Closing the first 20 minutes strongly has been beneficial the Tar Heels' last few games. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Question Marks After Win Over Syracuse

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's victory over Syracuse and what the last ten minutes of action mean for Hubert Davis' team as they head into the first Duke matchup of the season on Saturday. (View Video)

Lucas: The Stache

When the story of the 2025-26 North Carolina basketball season is written, it will of course include a healthy dose of Caleb Wilson highlights. There will be a large amount of Henri Veesaar praise. Seth Trimble will play an integral role. And if all goes extremely well over the next six weeks, there will be a prominent mention of a very important mustache. (GoHeels.com)

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