From Duke fan to UNC: Derek Dixon's rise to starting point guard

Around two years ago, Derek Dixon was on the porch of his home in Virginia following a workout, sitting with his sister, Kayla, when his phone rang. He told Kayla it was a call he had to take. Following the call, and after returning to the porch, Derek was calm and reserved, the same as before his phone rang. "That was Hubert Davis," Derek told Kayla. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Men's Basketball Rises Again in AP Top 25 Poll

UNC jumped two spots to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll after rolling to a 91-75 victory at Georgia Tech on Saturday in its only game last week. The Tar Heels (17-4, 5-3 ACC), who host Syracuse at 7 p.m. Monday, have risen eight spots in the poll the last two weeks. The 633 poll points are the most since UNC was No. 14 on Jan. 12. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Comes Home, Belichick Denied, UNC Women's Tennis Takes Down No. 1

Since we last caught up, Caleb Wilson had a happy homecoming in Atlanta, Bill Belichick was denied election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, UNC Women’s Tennis took down No. 9 NC State and No. 1 Georgia, soccer legend Crystal Dunn retired, Mitch Mason updated us on his health status, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Rivalry Renewed, UNC Women's Basketball Visits NC State Monday Night - Pregame Notes

North Carolina Women's Basketball takes on its first Triangle foe of the season, as the Tar Heels make the short trip to Raleigh on Monday night to take on NC State for the 118th meeting between the two programs. The Tar Heels look to earn a win over the Wolfpack for the fourth straight season at 6 p.m. from Reynolds Coliseum, airing on ESPN2. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Syracuse a Trap Game for UNC?

UNC Men's Basketball faces a critical test as Duke looms, but can the Tar Heels stay focused and avoid a trap against Syracuse? With Caleb Wilson making headlines and the Tar Heels surging offensively, will Carolina's renewed discipline, elite turnover rate, and deep bench be enough to shut down the Orange? (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Syracuse: TV info, stats, scouting Orange, keys to game, and notes

UNC enters Monday's matchup against Syracuse averaging 40 rebounds per game, significantly better than Syracuse’s 35. The Tar Heels are 34th nationally in rebounding, while Syracuse ranks 223rd. Syracuse gave up 44 rebounds to NC State and gave up a lot of second-chance points. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar should set the tone on the glass. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Basketball Preview: Short Turnaround for Potential Trap Game

Syracuse sits at the bottom half of the ACC standings with a 4-5 record but has lost four of its last five games. In non-conference, Syracuse knocked off No. 13 Tennessee (62-60) to earn its only Quad 1 win this season. The Orange are 1-4 in Q1 games this season, losing to No. 3 Houston 78-74 in OT, No. 15 Iowa State 95-64, and Kansas, 71-60. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - The Smith Center Debate

A deep dive into the controversial and interesting debate over whether UNC should build a new basketball arena off campus at Carolina North or renovate the Smith Center. WRAL’s Brian Murphy (00:18) and former UNC Basketball walk-on Spenser Dalton (42:36) join Ross Martin to discuss the factors at play. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson set UNC records and learned Tar Heels history during his homecoming

Caleb Wilson broke two single-season freshman records in UNC's win over Georgia Tech. After the game, Wilson was introduced to a true trailblazer of the program: Mr. Charlie Scott. Working in his regular role on ESPN's Tip-Off, former Tar Heel Kenny Smith was asked about the picture that was shared by North Carolina following Saturday's victory. (Keeping It Heel)

Tar Heels Aim to Avoid Trap Game Against Syracuse Ahead of Duke Clash

While many UNC Basketball fans are looking ahead to this weekend, the Tar Heels must first take care of Syracuse and avoid letting Monday's contest become a trap game. Carolina looks to extend its win streak to four against the Orange on Monday at the Smith Center before the Blue Devils visit Saturday. Tipoff against Syracuse is 7 p.m. on ESPN. (TarHeel247)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. GT recap, Syracuse preview, Justin Jackson joins

UNC Men's Basketball controlled the action against Georgia Tech and topped the Yellow Jackets by 15 (2:52). Now the Tar Heels have a quick turnaround hosting Syracuse on Monday (9:41). Next, 2017 national champion Justin Jackson joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to talk Tar Heels (13:58). (Listen To Podcast)

Jaydon Young's inevitable journey to UNC: 'I'm going to be a Tar Heel'

Rising from the bench as the PA announcer read out his name as a starter, then-Virginia Tech guard Jaydon Young walked onto the basketball court and prepared to take on North Carolina last season. He had been thinking about this game for a week. He knew some of his opponents from AAU and NBA camps, but more than anything, he knew UNC. (Daily Tar Heel)

How Tony Bradley 'resurrected his career,' could return to Pacers

Former UNC center Tony Bradley's latest 10-day contract with the Pacers expired this week. The team couldn't sign him to another 10-day and opted not to sign him to a contract for the rest of the season. However, coach Rick Carlisle said his pre-game news conference that Bradley could return after the Feb. 5 trade deadline depending on what happens. (MSN.com)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Men's Basketball Home for Two

UNC Men's Basketball only played once last week, easily dispatching Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The Tar Heels have won three straight games and return home for Syracuse and Duke. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell discuss the two impending games for the Tar Heels' postseason trajectory. (View Video)

Season of growth meets night of meaning as UNC Women's Basketball heads to NC State for Play4Kay

UNC Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart is appreciative of what her team has accomplished but clear-eyed about what it still needs to be entering Monday’s trip to N.C. State. With the rivalry game doubling as the Wolfpack’s Play4Kay game, Banghart suggested that it will be both a basketball test and a moment with weight beyond the floor. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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