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10 thoughts through 10 games for UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball has positioned itself to avoid bubble talk and welcome the possibility of a top-four seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. After a 1-12 record in Quadrant-1 games last season, UNC is 2-1 in Q1 games and 20th in the NET rankings as of Dec. 14. According to EvanMiya’s metrics, the Tar Heels are 16th in resume quality as a projected 3-5 seed. (MSN.com)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Heads into Holiday Stretch

North Carolina only played one basketball game this past week as the Tar Heels had their usual exam break to wrap the fall semester. UNC looked every bit of a distracted team and will need to tighten up before ACC play begins. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell dissect it all. (View Video)

Jonathan Powell gives UNC Basketball something Tar Heels lacked in win vs. USC Upstate

Jonathan Powell ripped several practice jerseys at West Virginia, but he's dialed back that ritual at UNC. He hasn’t dialed down the intensity. In the Tar Heels’ win against USC Upstate, the sophomore wing scored 17 points off the bench to match the career mark he set with the Mountaineers. "If he keeps making shots, he can rip all the jerseys he wants." (MSN.com)

No Excuses: Hubert Davis Delivers Message

Hubert Davis jumped out from near mid-court with his tie flailing around his collar. The neck piece matched his frantic hand motions, animating the head coach’s discontentment. As the buzzer signaled for the under-eight timeout, Davis yanked off his glasses, set them on the scorer’s table, and began hounding his team in the huddle for lackadaisical effort. (Inside Carolina)

Arm Brace off, Seth Trimble has Started Individual On-Court Work

The brace on Seth Trimble's left arm has been removed, and the senior guard is getting close to returning to UNC's lineup. Trimble played in the Tar Heels' wins over Central Arkansas and Kansas to open the season but was later injured in a weight-lifting accident. Now, with the brace removed, Trimble has started some work on the basketball court. (TarHeel247)

UNC Men's Basketball slides in NET rankings after Quad-4 win over USC Upstate

North Carolina’s NET ranking has dropped six spots in the last few days, going from 14 on Tuesday to 20 after the Tar Heels’ less-than-impressive Quad 4 victory. The Tar Heels (9–1) dropped four spots from Saturday to Sunday after their 80–62 win over USC Upstate (6–6), which has a NET ranking of 194. Carolina still has 10 more Quad 1 games remaining. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Caleb Wilson Addresses Injury, Lack Of Energy After 80-62 Win Over USC Upstate

Following an uninspiring 80-62 win over USC Upstate, UNC forward Caleb Wilson revealed some interesting tidbits regarding an injury he's been dealing with, the week of final exams and the struggles he had from the free-throw line on Saturday. Wilson said he missed 2-3 days of practice and is dealing with a foot injury. However, coach Hubert Davis said Wilson did practice. (TarHeel247)

North Carolina vs. USC Upstate Postgame Quotes

UNC Coach Hubert Davis on Jonathan Powell's performance: "He's a guy that can make shots and today, he not only made shots, but timely shots, especially from three. But he's also a really physical defender, very competitive, and just has a passion and desire to be a part of this team and this program. So I was really happy they had a good game today." (GoHeels.com)

Hubert Davis Delivers Emotional Wake-Up Call as UNC Grinds Past USC Upstate

Hubert Davis sat in front of his team and yelled for nearly the entire television timeout. It was a very emotional moment considering this wasn't the standard for UNC Basketball. "We let the game linger on for way too long," Henri Veesaar said after the 80-62 win over USC-Upstate. "We should have put the game to bed with like 10 minutes left." (TarHeel247)

North Carolina vs. USC Upstate Postgame Notes

Jonathan Powell scored a season high and tied his career high with 17 points. Caleb Wilson led both teams with 20 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. It was his seventh double-double and fourth game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds. UNC turned the basketball over a season-low six times. The Tar Heels are 60-9 under Hubert Davis at home. (GoHeels.com)

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