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Hubert Davis uses meeting with Roy Williams to inspire UNC basketball before win vs Kansas

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis took a trip to Pinehurst the day before the Tar Heels’ game against Kansas to visit with with Roy Williams. Williams, who coached the Jayhawks for 15 seasons before leading the Tar Heels for 18 seasons, has remained around the program since retiring in 2021 and handing over the reins to Davis. (MSN.com)

Why Kyan Evans was key in UNC basketball win vs Kansas

Kyan Evans was the guy Hubert Davis and UNC chose to be their point guard for the season. As a sophomore at Colorado State, Evans played five games against Power 5 opponents, averaging 7.4 points in those matchups. Because of the inexperience against high-major teams, there were questions about his ability to translate his game to the ACC. (USA Today)

UNC vs. Kansas Postgame Quotes

Caleb Wilson on beating Kansas: "I approached the game like I approach every other game, which is to go out there and try my hardest, but it was personal for me. We hadn't beaten them in 20 years. I wasn't even born. So, you know, they beat us in the National Championship. I want to impress my coach. I want the world to know who I am." (GoHeels.com)

Shaky to sensational: Kyan Evans sparks UNC’s second-half surge past Kansas

In the first half of No. 25 UNC’s 87-74 victory Friday over No. 19 Kansas at the Smith Center, Kyan Evans looked out of rhythm. The Jayhawks made a concerted effort to get the basketball out of his hands, and he struggled to respond. It took only a couple of minutes of the second half for his fortunes to flip, and he was a catalyst in the Tar Heels’ 27-9 run. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Kansas Postgame Notes

Carolina's 13-point victory marked the largest margin of victory by UNC against Kansas, breaking the previous high of 11 points in 1959 and 2002. Caleb Wilson is the first Tar Heel freshman to score more than 20 points in his first two games. Henri Veesaar tied his career high with two three-pointers and scored 20 points for the second time in his career. (GoHeels.com)

Already a fan favorite, Caleb Wilson delivers for UNC in win over Kansas

Freshmen Caleb Wilson turned UNC's game against Kansas into an unscheduled whiteout. And then Wilson, backed by a fan base that’s fallen in love with him even though he’s played two regular-season games in Chapel Hill, made sure it was worth the trouble. "We had a whiteout because Caleb went on social media and says, 'I want a whiteout.'" (WRAL.com)

Box Score: North Carolina 87, Kansas 74

View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels' 87-74 victory over the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks on Friday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Tar Heels Take Care of Kansas

Caleb Wilson’s early performance kept the game in range in the first half while a complete team domination in the second half led UNC to a 87-74 win over Kansas. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley break down the win and highlight the impressive showing by the Tar Heels. (View Video)

Lucas: The Evidence

The UNC basketball team participated in a game show with a variety of questions. One query was very simple: it was solely a picture of the Kansas Jayhawk mascot. Freshman Caleb Wilson happened to be the player with the mic, and as soon as the Jayhawk went up on the screen, Wilson said two words instantly and without prompting: "November 7." (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Kansas Reactions & Interviews

Join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 87-74 win over the Kansas Jayhawks, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach Hubert Davis and Caleb Wilson, and more. (View Video)

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