UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Record-Setting Barrage of Attempted Threes Proves Costly For Tar Heels

Pro-analytics or not, no calculation promotes taking a record-setting 38 3-point attempts and making 23.7 percent of them, which is what UNC did in its 78-70 loss to Georgia. "We had some pretty good looks," Michael Malone said. "We were just unable to knock them down. But it’s just being more disciplined with the game plan, and we’ll learn from it." (Inside Carolina)

Terrence Brown, Isaiah Denis defend UNC's record-setting number of 3-point attempts

North Carolina kept finding opportunities beyond the arc Friday. Finding the bottom of the net was another matter. The Tar Heels attempted a school-record 38 3-pointers in their 78-70 loss to Georgia, but Terrence Brown and Isaiah Denis, who combined for seven of UNC’s nine makes, said the volume reflected the openings Georgia’s defense allowed. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Rebounding, Shooting, Long Drought Doom UNC Basketball In Loss To UGa.

UNC Basketball suffers its first loss of the Michael Malone era, falling 78-70 to Georgia on Friday. The Tar Heels couldn't overcome another rough rebounding performance, surrendering 18 offensive rebounds, including several costly ones down the stretch. Meanwhile, UNC's offense scored just 10 points over the final 10:30. (View Video)

Neo Avdalas’ aggressive second half comes with turnover, shooting issues

Neo Avdalas gave UNC more aggressive guard play Friday, but Michael Malone wants better decisions. The sophomore who many see as having a high ceiling finished with 14 points, three assists, and four turnovers in UNC’s loss to Georgia. His difficult first half and heavy involvement in the stalled late-game offense showed the balance he must find. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Georgia Postgame Show

Join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider: Rapid Reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 78-70 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday night, review highlights, hear from coach Michael Malone, and more. (View Video)

King Rice admits hurt feelings kept him away from UNC during Hubert Davis era

"This [season's Nov. 23 game at UNC] means a lot because I haven't been back there to play in a long time," Monmouth head basketball coach King Rice said. "Unfortunately I didn't go down the five years that my former teammate [Hubert Davis] was the coach. Some hard feelings - my feelings got hurt on a couple of things, so I would not go down there." (Keeping It Heel)

North Carolina vs. Georgia Postgame Quotes

Michael Malone on the conversation with the team during halftime: "I showed one clip, and it was a clip where there was a loose ball, and it was an example of who wants the ball, and they won that 50-50 battle, and they got a wide open three off of it. And I said those are the types of plays that can win or lose games. So we have to be the more hungry team." (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Cold From Deep, Loses to Georgia

North Carolina's work-in-progress early season took a hit on Friday night as the Tar Heels lost to Georgia 78-70. Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley highlight the problems and concerns that continue to face Michael Malone's group that played out in real time against the Bulldogs. (View Video)

UNC basketball suffers first loss of season. Observations from setback to Georgia

Georgia pulled away from North Carolina to hand Michael Malone his first loss as the Tar Heels coach, 78-70, on Friday night at the Smith Center. It’s a crushing loss for UNC, which spent all game fighting through a 32.9% shooting effort and finding a different way - this time with some aggressive play to muddy up the game. But then it all unraveled. (MSN.com)

Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-Georgia Interviews

North Carolina guards Terrence Brown and Isaiah Denis speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 78-70 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

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