UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Tar Heels in pros: Johnson on trading block; White's shooting slump; Anthony's big game

Cameron Johnson — the subject of trade rumors — and Coby White are putting up the best numbers heading into the Christmas break of the six former UNC players on NBA rosters, while Cole Anthony had a monster game last weekend. Armando Bacot, Pete Nance, and Nassir Little also stand out among the seven former Tar Heels in the G League. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chansky’s Notebook: Start Better!

The Tar Heels are the best second-half college basketball team in America. UNC averages more points in the second half than any other team in the country. The Tar Heels are scoring almost 48 points per second half and also 48 points in the second half of away games. So what does that say about the first half, when Carolina ranks 81st in the country? (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Tyler Hansbrough Joins

2009 National Champion Tyler Hansbrough joins Big Hitters Only to talk about UNC basketball 12 games into the season. Hansbrough discusses UNC's loss to Florida, the win over UCLA, lineup insights, areas to improve, lingering concerns, and a funny story about Hansbrough’s time playing in China. (View Video)

Top Stories of 2024: R.J. Davis Secures His Place in UNC Men’s Basketball Lore

A new jersey hasn’t joined UNC’s extensive collection in the Dean E. Smith Center rafters since Joel Berry II was honored in 2020. But now, one Tar Heel has punched his ticket to the rafters once his collegiate career ends: R.J. Davis. Davis put together an outstanding senior season, one which saw the Tar Heels surge back into national relevance. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson - Theo Pinson on UNC Basketball

Justin Jackson and John Bauman of Inside Carolina are joined by Jackson's 2017 national championship teammate Theo Pinson to discuss UNC Basketball, Ian Jackson's performance against UCLA, the Tar Heels' 4-guard lineup, what it was like to play small when they were at Carolina, and UNC's next game vs. Campbell. (View Video)

RJ Davis reveals his thoughts following UNC comeback victory over UCLA in CBS Sports Classic

Following UNC's comeback victory over UCLA, R.J. Davis spoke with a CBS reporter about the win. "We knew it was going to be ugly, coming into the game. UCLA gave us a really hard game. They’re a really good defensive team, but one thing about us. We don’t quit. We’re a very resilient team. We had players make big-time plays. Shout to Ian Jackson." (On3.com)

Cole Anthony guides Orlando Magic to a historic comeback victory

It's been a rough season thus far for former UNC basketball standout Cole Anthony, a talented player who has seen his role with the Orlando Magic decrease significantly. While Anthony hasn't been as involved as he hoped to be, Saturday night provided him with an opportunity to make his case for more minutes. Quite frankly, Anthony did just that. (Keeping It Heel)

Don't count out UNC after a comeback victory vs. UCLA that could be the spark the Tar Heels need

There are lots of reasons why UNC lost five of its first 11 basketball games, the most obvious of which is a strength of schedule that ranks fifth nationally. But nobody cares much about the details when you're a blue-blood program that entered the season ranked ninth in the AP Top 25 poll, but entered the weekend before Christmas with a 6-5 record. (CBS Sports)

UNC Basketball Champ Ty Lawson Claims One More Piece Would Ensure Tar Heel Title

Former North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson hadn't posted on social media since September. But on Saturday, the 2009 Tar Heel national champion point guard surfaced with excitement about his alma mater's pre-Christmas showdown against the No. 18-ranked UCLA Bruins at the CBS Sports Classic in Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's 4-Guard Lineup, Football and Women's Hoops Updates

Host Isaac Schade he breaks down UNC Basketball's win over UCLA, highlighting standout performances from players like R.J. Davis and Ian Jackson, the latest on Steve Belichick joining UNC Football as its new defensive coordinator, and the women's basketball team's dominant win over Norfolk State. (View Video)

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