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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Caleb Wilson on cover of SLAMU magazine

UNC basketball has a freshman phenom who is simply taking the college basketball world by storm. Through five career games at the collegiate level, Caleb Wilson has been simply incredible. The Atlanta, Georgia native is averaging 20.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists, leading the Tar Heels to a 5-0 start to the 2025-2026 season. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Basketball Ironing Out Wrinkles Before Fort Myers Trip

The Tar Heels were unanimous in their assessment of Tuesday’s game against Navy, acknowledging how much room the team has to grow. Soon, North Carolina will hit the road and get live opportunities to display improvement. UNC takes part in the Fort Myers Tip-off next week, facing St. Bonaventure on Tuesday and No. 17 Michigan State on Thursday. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson Smashing Through Expectations Early

Caleb Wilson, the long and freakishly athletic forward, arrived in Chapel Hill with lottery pick expectations, the lone knock on the top-10 prospect centering on his raw offensive game. Through five games, the freshman phenom has somehow smashed through those projections, offering potential reminiscent of some of the best Tar Heel rookies to play at UNC. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson's Record-Breaking Start

Caleb Wilson enters rare air with a jaw-dropping 20-10-2.5-2-1.5 stat line, sparking buzz across Chapel Hill. Is he the best UNC freshman since Tyler Hansbrough? Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow break down Wilson’s historic start, debate his national standing against top freshmen, and more. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Football hosts Duke, Basketball recap, Dan Shulman, Dr. Wesley Burks

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview UNC Football's matchup with Duke (7:04). Tar Heel Basketball took care of Navy and now heads to Florida for Thanksgiving (27:29). ESPN's Dan Shulman joins for an awesome interview (38:24). And Dr. Wesley Burks discusses an incredible project for North Carolina Children's Hospital (1:15:52). (Listen To Podcast)

Chansky’s Notebook: Caleb Wilson Not ‘Just a Guy’

Caleb Wilson is leading Carolina Basketball in more ways than one. The fabulous freshman forward is outstripping his lofty preseason predictions. After five games, he leads the Tar Heels in points, shooting percentage among starters, rebounds, and steals. He is second in 3-pointers and blocks and third in assists. And he is best in category for creativity. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - David Noel Talks Tar Heels

Former UNC Basketball forward and 2005 national champion David Noel reflects on his experience as a senior leader bridging eras alongside freshman Tyler Hansbrough and offers advice for Seth Trimble as he recovers from injury while leading a new wave of Tar Heel talent. (View Video)

Coby White scores 27; 23 for Harrison Barnes; big G League games for Ingram, Davis, Nance

Coby White is off to a sensational start for the Chicago Bulls. He followed up his 27-point performance in his season debut Sunday with 25 points, five 3-pointers, and seven assists in Wednesday night’s 122–121 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. On Tuesday, Harrison Barnes scored 23 points, and Harrison Ingram returned from injury to score 17. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson On UNC Basketball's Early-Season Performance

In this edition of the John Henson Podcast, the former Tar Heel and NBA forward is joined by 247Sports' Isaac Trotter to discuss North Carolina's play over the first few weeks of the college basketball season. (View Video)

UNC, Other ACC Basketball Contenders Tap New International Talent Pipeline

The international floodgates have opened. Every single ACC basketball contender this season has at least one rotational player who previously played professional basketball in a foreign country. UNC’s key international player, of course, is 22-year-old guard Luka Bogavac, from Montenegro. Bogavac currently ranks as the Tar Heels' fourth-leading scorer. (Chapelboro.com)

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