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As the Wait For Luka Bogavac's Clearance Continues, Caleb Wilson Expresses Optimism

North Carolina shooting guard Luka Bogavac sat and watched his team fall, 78-76, to BYU in a game he could have been the difference. The outcome ultimately didn't matter, as the Tar Heels are still nine days from playing their actual season opener. However, they don't know if they will have the services of Bogavac by then or any time this season. (TarHeel247)

Henri Veesaar refuses to call loss "March-level" matchup, says Tar Heels must be better

Henri Veesaar wasn’t ready to hand out compliments after No. 25 North Carolina’s 78-76 exhibition loss to No. 8 BYU on Friday night. The 7-foot center put up 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block — but his focus was squarely on what went wrong, not how close the game was. "That was not March level," Veesaar said flatly. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-BYU Interviews

North Carolina forwards Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson join guard Seth Trimble in speaking with the media on Friday night following the Tar Heels' 78-76 loss to the No. 8 BYU Cougars in Salt Lake City. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson stats, observations from UNC Basketball exhibition game vs. BYU

UNC basketball’s 78-76 loss vs. No. 8 BYU won’t matter on Selection Sunday ahead of March Madness, but we still learned something about the Tar Heels before the regular season. Freshman forward Caleb Wilson looked every bit like a projected top-10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft with his debut vs. BYU. Wilson had a game-high 22 points and 10 rebounds. (MSN.com)

Box Score: BYU 78, North Carolina 76

View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels' 78-76 pre-season exhibition loss to the No. 8 BYU Cougars on Friday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. (View Box Score)

UNC nearly pulls upset despite turnovers; Wilson puts on show

There was plenty to like as No. 25 North Carolina battled No. 8 BYU down to the wire, but too many careless turnovers kept the Tar Heels from pulling off an exhibition upset Friday night. Seth Trimble’s drive to the rim was denied at the buzzer as the Cougars held on for a 78–76 win before a half-full Delta Center. Caleb Wilson stole the show for UNC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-BYU Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 25 Tar Heels' 78-76 loss to the No. 8 BYU Cougars on Friday in Salt Lake City. (View Video)

Video: Tar Heels Edged by No. 8 BYU in Exhibition, 78-76 - Highlights

Caleb Wilson recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double. Seth Trimble added 17 points and Henri Veesaar scored 14 as the No. 25 Tar Heels fell to No. 8 BYU, 78-76, in an exhibition game in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday night. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. BYU Rapid Reactions

BYU executed very well down the stretch to pull away with a 78-76 win over UNC in exhibition action Friday. The Cougars got points or free throws on seven of eight trips in the decisive closing minutes, as the Tar Heel defense struggled in the final 4:30. The Caleb Wilson vs. A.J. Dybantsa matchup is one we'll likely see at various levels for years to come. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Comes Up Short At No. 8 BYU

Caleb Wilson’s 22 points and ten rebounds led UNC against BYU, but the Tar Heels came up two points short in Salt Lake City on Friday, 78-76. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the night’s action and how this exhibition sheds light on what to expect in the coming weeks for Carolina. (View Video)

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