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Why UNC Basketball's Matchup Saturday At Syracuse Matters, A Lot

UNC's loss at NC State, as bad as it was, only counts as one loss. It was a game State was going to be favored in regardless of who played. You don’t want to lose those games, but it’s not more detrimental to where you are in the ACC standings. But if you lose this game Saturday at Syracuse, now you’re bringing a lot of other teams into the mix. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. NC State basketball recap, Syracuse preview, Brady Manek joins

UNC was embarrassed by NC State in Raleigh on Tuesday (4:18) and now looks to regroup against the Syracuse Orange on Saturday (22:24). Next, former UNC sharp-shooting forward Brady Manek joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to catch us up on the latest in his life and basketball career (27:53). (Listen To Podcast)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - State of UNC Basketball with Brendan Marks

The Athletic’s Brendan Marks joins Big Hitters Only to discuss UNC Basketball without Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, what the remainder of the season could look like, the future of Hubert Davis, roster construction, the transfer portal, and the ebbs and flows of the Davis era in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Derek Dixon's Cold Stretch Comes At Tough Time For UNC Basketball

Derek Dixon has hit the freshman wall. There have been memorable high points to the start of Dixon’s tenure as the Tar Heels’ starting point guard, but the last three games have not been kind to him. Over those last three games, Dixon is 4-for-26 from the floor and 2-for-18 from beyond the arc. The cold stretch has yielded 10 points amid a 1-2 record. (Inside Carolina)

Flashbacks To Other Infamous Basketball Late-Season Injuries

UNC forward Caleb Wilson has put together one of the most sensational freshman seasons in the program’s history. Unfortunately for the Tar Heels, Wilson is now front and center in a less desirable category: Infamous Late-Season Injuries To Star Players. In 1984, UNC freshman point guard Kenny Smith suffered a broken wrist late in the season. (Chapelboro.com)

Does One-and-Done Fit in NIL Era?

If there are college basketball players just coming to college to bide their time as a bridge to the NBA, and they’re still drawing a check while they’re doing it, maybe it’s time to move on. Of course, the downside of that is this has been one of the most electric freshman classes I can remember seeing. There are so many good players in the top 10. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson Named To Naismith Trophy Player Of The Year Late-Season Team

UNC forward Caleb Wilson is one of 30 players named Thursday to the Naismith Trophy Men's College Player of the Year Late-Season Team. The Atlanta native leads the Tar Heels with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. He has set UNC freshman records by scoring double figures in all 24 games to begin his career and with 17 20-point games. (GoHeels.com)

The Tables Have Turned Fast For UNC Basketball

UNC never led in a loss at Miami. Two days later, Caleb Wilson was ruled out indefinitely with a fractured left hand. On Saturday, the Tar Heels beat Pittsburgh, the ACC's worst team, without center Henri Veesaar, who was battling the flu and a lower-body injury, likely the Achilles. And on Tuesday, UNC, again without Veesaar, was embarrassed by NC State. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Malloy Smith Offer; UNC Basketball's Injury Situation

UNC Basketball sparks recruitment buzz as Hubert Davis offers Malloy Smith, son of Tar Heel legend Kenny "The Jet" Smith. Meanwhile, urgent questions surround Carolina's roster as Henri Veesaar's absence and Achilles concerns impact the Tar Heels' depth. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson’s Voice Carries, but UNC Feels His Absence in Loss at NC State

When Caleb Wilson learned of his injury, he had two options. He could watch his teammates play from afar and set his sights on becoming a top-10 NBA draft pick in the summer. Or he could stay involved from the side and lead his team while working to get back on the floor. He chose the latter, and his voice Tuesday was one of the most impactful. (TarHeel247)

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