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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Art’s Angle: A Win Is A Win

Two questions arise from UNC's 92-73 domination of Miami Saturday at the Smith Center. Was the Tar Heels’ fifth straight win (over the ACC’s last place team) more about their own improvement than the Hurricanes being the worst defense in the league? And will UNC be looking ahead to Saturday and Duke when it goes to Virginia Tech Tuesday night? (Chapelboro.com)

UNC basketball’s March mindset, NCAA Tournament chances entering final week of regular season

It’s March, which means time is running out for UNC basketball to boost its chances of making the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels are playing their best basketball as winners of five straight for the first time this season, but a 92-73 win against Miami on Saturday won’t be enough to get UNC (19-11, 12-6 ACC) into the March Madness field. (Fayetteville Observer)

UNC’s margin of victory over Miami gives Tar Heels boost in NET rankings

North Carolina continues to beat the teams that it has to beat to make the NCAA tournament field, easily knocking off Miami 92–73 for its season-high fifth consecutive victory. The victory margin boosted the Tar Heels’ NET ranking three spots to 42nd, even though it was only a Quad-4 victory. However, they had a Quad-2 win downgraded to Quad-3. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Quotes

Seth Trimble on having so many players scoring and contributing for UNC lately: "Everybody's vocal. Everybody's chipping in. Everybody's trying to be a leader in their own way. That's what we're going to need from here on out with Virginia Tech and Duke in the regular season, and that we need in the ACC Tournament to put ourselves in good position." (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Notes

Six Tar Heels scored in double figures for the second game in a row. It is the first time six Tar Heels scored in double figures in consecutive games since 1988-89. UNC has scored at least 80 points in five straight ACC games for the first time since February 3-17, 2018. The Tar Heels have shot 50% in at least one half in nine of their last 10 games. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider Postgame - UNC Takes Care Of Miami In Chapel Hill

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas convene in the Carolina Insider podcast studio following North Carolina's 92-73 win over Miami on Saturday afternoon to discuss the game's top stories, break down highlights, and speak with coach Hubert Davis and forward Ven-Allen Lubin. (View Video)

Fiery Hubert Davis Timeout Sparked UNC's First-Half Close

Hubert Davis often uses timeouts to send his team a message, but typically under different circumstances, with them in a hole and in danger of falling too far behind. But, according to Seth Trimble, Saturday's animated message was not only necessary, but came at the right time. "A lot of yelling, telling us to wake up. A harsh, but needed message." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Lucas: Doing Numbers

Stats can be deceptive and they don't tell the whole story. But over the last five games, these UNC basketball numbers look very good. Part of the equation is the competition. Saturday's victim, Miami, is now 6-23. But in thumping the Hurricanes, 92-73, the Tar Heels showed off some of the same traits that have propelled them to a five-game win streak. (GoHeels.com)

Spike In 3-Point Shooting Lifting Tar Heels' Offense

UNC enjoyed a 3-point barrage Saturday as it shot 10-18 from three in its 92-73 win over Miami. UNC was shooting 32% from three and 32% from distance in ACC play after its loss to Clemson, but in its last five games, the Tar Heels are shooting 50-108 (46%) from 3-point range. How has it suddenly managed to start knocking those shots down? (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: North Carolina 92, Miami 73

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 92-73 victory over the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

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