UNC Men’s Basketball to Honor RJ Davis’ Jersey During Feb. 23 Game vs. Louisville

UNC Men's Basketball will honor R.J. Davis’ No. 4 jersey at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game vs. Louisville at the Smith Center on Monday, Feb. 23. Davis was named 2024 ACC Player of the Year, a unanimous first team All-American, the winner of the Jerry West Award (give to the nation’s best shooting guard), and a finalist for National Player of the Year. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 3 North Carolina Women’s Tennis Sweeps Syracuse

No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis opened ACC play Friday against Syracuse in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels downed the Orange, 4-0. No. 6 Oby Kajuru earned a straight-sets victory to open singles play for UNC. No. 1 Reese Brantmeier topped Serafima Shastova from the Orange and no. 17 Tatum Evans clinched the match for Carolina with a straight-set victory. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Dominates ECU Behind Stellar Pitching From Jason DeCaro

An epic pitching matchup was expected Friday at East Carolina's Clark-LeClair Stadium. Ethan Norby vs. Jason DeCaro attracted scouts from multiple MLB teams and media across the gamut. DeCaro was front and center with a complete-game shutout victory, as UNC run-ruled the Pirates, 10-0, (Highlights) in game one of the annual traveling series. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women's Lacrosse Thumps Ohio State, Men Beat No. 13 Johns Hopkins

UNC Women's and Men's Lacrosse picked up decisive wins Friday at Dorrance Field, with the No. 1 women beating Ohio State 22-9 (Highlights) and the No. 3 men defeating No. 13 Johns Hopkins 17-9 (Highlights). Chloe Humphrey registered her 21st career hat trick in 25 games with five goals on the day. She was one of four Tar Heels with at least three goals. (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Face Road Rematch With Syracuse

With a 6-8 ACC record, the Orange sit 12th in the conference standings, but are only a half game back from ninth place. In its four games since playing UNC, Syracuse went 2-2, with a pair of wins at home and a pair of losses on the road. Given UNC’s injury situation, Zayden High and Jarin Stevenson must be smart about when and how to avoid fouls. (Inside Carolina)

Three things to watch in UNC Basketball’s road game against Syracuse

The great thing about basketball season, at least until the NCAA Tournament, is that even when you have a bad game there’s another one around the corner. That’s the case for the Tar Heels as they go back on the road and put Tuesday’s loss to NC State behind them. Here are three things we are looking for Saturday when the Tar Heels meet the Orange. (Tar Heel Blog)

Henri Veesaar Expected to Return to Practice, Questionable for Saturday

North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is expected to return to practice in a limited fashion Friday, but his status is still uncertain ahead of Saturday's game at Syracuse. "Had an individual workout yesterday. He's planning on participating in practice today; limited basis. But he is still questionable. So, we'll have to see how practice goes," Davis said Friday. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heel Forward James Brown Has Surgery, Out For The Season

North Carolina sophomore forward James Brown is out for the rest of the season, Tar Heels' Coach Hubert Davis said on Friday ahead of UNC's game at Syracuse on Saturday. Davis said the 6-foot-10 native of Aurora, IL, had surgery on his right foot on Wednesday and will not play again this season. Brown saw action in only nine games this season. (TarHeel247)

Video: Hubert Davis Friday Pre-Syracuse Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Friday to discuss the No. 16 Tar Heels' road matchup against the Syracuse Orange on Saturday, the injury statuses of Henri Veesaar and James Brown, and more. (View Video)

No. 16 UNC Basketball at Syracuse: TV info, stats, scouting Orange, keys to game, and notes

Without Caleb Wilson and likely without Henri Veesaar vs. Syracuse, UNC can’t depend on traditional post scoring. Zayden High and Jarin Stevenson must provide rim runs, screen-setting, offensive rebounding, and vertical defense. Collective rebounding, especially from guards, is essential. UNC should look to score before Syracuse’s defense is set. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Needs Jarin Stevenson, Zayden High to Dominate Syracuse Rematch

UNC Basketball battles injuries and inconsistency as they seek redemption in a crucial ACC rematch at Syracuse on Saturday. With Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar sidelined, can Jarin Stevenson and Zayden High rise to the challenge and help the Tar Heels maintain their NCAA Tournament hopes? (View Video)

Tar Heel Basketball Great Doug Moe Passes Away At Age 87

Doug Moe, a first-team All-America forward as a Tar Heel in the 1960-61 season, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17 at age 87. Moe was a two-time All-ACC pick, averaging 20.4 points and 14 rebounds in 1961 and 10.6 boards per game in his career. He was a 3-time All-Star in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and NBA head coach for 15 seasons. (GoHeels.com)

Will Seth Trimble, UNC Basketball show progress at Syracuse? Prediction, preview

The show must go on and the UNC Basketball schedule isn’t slowing down. Despite injuries to Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, the Tar Heels have to figure out a way forward at Syracuse on Saturday. Prediction: UNC 78, Syracuse 73. Following an embarrassing showing at NC State, the Tar Heels should be fired up to show they can play better. (MSN.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: An Early Test For UNC Baseball

One of the most unique series on the college baseball calendar gets underway Friday as UNC and ECU open their three-game, three-ballpark series in Greenville. Game 2 will be at Durham Bulls Athletic Park Saturday, and Game 3 in Chapel Hill on Sunday. This arrangement, with two games on campus and one at a neutral site, is entering its third season. (Chapelboro.com)

Why UNC Basketball's Matchup Saturday At Syracuse Matters, A Lot

UNC's loss at NC State, as bad as it was, only counts as one loss. It was a game State was going to be favored in regardless of who played. You don’t want to lose those games, but it’s not more detrimental to where you are in the ACC standings. But if you lose this game Saturday at Syracuse, now you’re bringing a lot of other teams into the mix. (Inside Carolina)

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