No. 12 UNC Men's Basketball Hosting ETSU Tuesday Night - Pregame Notes
The No. 12 Tar Heels (9-1) host ETSU (8-3) in the finale of a three-game homestand on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network. UNC and ETSU have one common opponent this season: Central Arkansas. The Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas, 94-54, on Nov. 3, while ETSU beat Central Arkansas, 80-57, on Nov. 29. (
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North Carolina Football’s 2026 ACC Opponents Announced
The ACC announced UNC Football's eight-game league schedule Tuesday, headlined by four home matchups and four road games. The Tar Heels host Louisville, Miami, NC State and Syracuse, while traveling to Clemson, Duke, Pitt and Virginia in ACC action. Carolina will play Louisville for the first time since 2017 and Miami for the first time since 2023. (
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UNC, Georgia Sign Home-And-Home Basketball Series
The Georgia Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels have agreed to a home-and-home series over the next three basketball seasons in 2026 and 2028. Georgia will travel to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina on Friday, Nov. 13 next season. The Tar Heels will return the game in Athens on a date to be determined during November or December 2028. (
Georgia Athletics)
Past UNC Basketball Greats Helping Henri Veesaar Excel In Present
Henri Veesaar committed to UNC in April from the transfer portal, aiming to cement himself as the next great Tar Heel big man. "I knew they have had a whole bunch of players that have gotten to the NBA and they have had a great culture of winning and that was a big part,"
Veesaar said Monday during his appearance on
Hubert Davis’ radio show. (
Inside Carolina)
Four Tar Heels Receive All-America Field Hockey Recognition
Four North Carolina field hockey players have earned All-America honors from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Ryleigh Heck led the way by receiving first team recognition while Charly Bruder, Sietske Brüning, and Dani Mendez were selected for the second team. The group pushes the program's All-America count up to 128 total awards. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble Watch Begins, UNC vs. ETSU Preview
Seth Trimble nears his return for UNC Basketball ahead of the Tar Heels' showdown with ETSU. Can Carolina’s defense overcome ETSU’s efficient scorers Cam Morris, Brian Taylor, and Blake Barkley? Host Isaac Schade discusses Trimble’s recovery, the battle for backcourt minutes, and more.
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Tue Dec 16
Chansky’s Notebook: Coaching Cuts
Bill Belichick has fired two assistant football coaches, and UNC has agreed to pay the $2 million remaining on Freddie Kitchens' and Mike Priefer's combined guaranteed contracts. Offensive coordinator Kitchens presided over the 129th (of 134) total offenses in college football. Priefer's special teams units were in the top half of only one ACC stat category. (
Chapelboro.com)
Jonathan Powell Wants to Shoot, Defend, and Help UNC Basketball Win Games
UNC shooting guard
Jonathan Powell has made a 3-pointer in eight of ten games, and Saturday was the fourth time he's hit multiple threes in a game. "I know the work I put in every day after practice, before practice, late at night. So, just coming with the same mindset and confidence each game. I'm going to do whatever it takes to help my team win." (
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Podcast: Courtney Banghart Show - Lessons from Louisville, Taliyah Henderson interview
UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart discusses the Tar Heels' ACC opener against Louisville, lessons from the game, the final two non-conference games, and her passion for skiing. Plus, listener questions and
Taliyah Henderson joins to talk about her recent success, confidence, her journey to Carolina, and more.
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Tue Dec 16
North Carolina vs. East Tennessee State Preview: Tar Heels Aim for Better Effort
Looking at ETSU: The Buccaneers face UNC coming off a one-point loss to Austin Peay, 76-75, on Friday. The recent result is ETSU’s third loss of the season, with two others at the hands of Dayton (88-71) and Presbyterian (68-64). However, the Bucs are 7-0 at home, and KenPom currently predicts ETSU to be favored in every SoCon game this season. (
Inside Carolina)
ETSU at No. 12 UNC: How to watch, stats, comparisons, notes
ETSU was picked fourth in the Southern Conference after going 19–13 last season, but its 115 KenPom ranking leads the league. Junior North Florida transfer Jaylen Smith, a 5–11, 175-pound guard, is a Southern Conference Preseason First Team pick, but has come off the bench in all but three games. He averages 9.8 points and 2.3 steals per game. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - Smith Center Decision Looms for UNC Basketball
Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina discusses the looming decision on the Smith Center's future at UNC. Renovations, locations, and capacity debates have gone on for years when it comes to the aging legendary arena. Those making the decisions are ready to move forward. Barnes outlines the details and the timeline.
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Tue Dec 16
UNC Athletics Celebrates The Season With Team IMPACT
Carolina Athletics welcomed members of Team IMPACT and their families for a fun-filled day of holiday activities with student-athletes from various programs on Saturday. The children started off the day by making and decorating gingerbread houses, then transitioned into the Smith Center to watch the men's basketball victory over USC Upstate. (
GoHeels.com)
Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - UNC vs. USC Upstate Recap, ETSU Preview, Fan Questions
UNC head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins
Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over USC Upstate, preview the Tar Heels' upcoming matchups with ETSU, Ohio State, and ECU, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more.
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Tue Dec 16
UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: ACC Opener Slips Away, Taliyah Henderson Rises, and More
Taking an ACC-opening detour on Sunday served as a solid measuring stick for the Tar Heels as it wraps up its non-conference schedule. UNC Women's Basketball is now 0-3 against ranked opponents this season (UCLA, Texas, Louisville), but it has taken care of business in its other outings. Freshman guard
Taliyah Henderson has continued to get better. (
Inside Carolina)