How UNC Basketball's frontcourt is surprising Hubert Davis
When
Henri Veesaar recorded a double-double in UNC's opener against Central Arkansas,
Hubert Davis was stunned. Were the 14 points and 10 boards shocking? No. But the coach couldn't believe that, after two seasons at Arizona, Veesaar hadn't managed to do this earlier. A month later, it's just as unbelievable that Veesaar ever went without one. (
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Chargers to activate Omarion Hampton from injured reserve Monday ahead of Eagles game
The Chargers offense will get a boost in the backfield as Los Angeles looks to secure a playoff spot in the final stretch of 2025. Rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hampton suffered a fractured ankle in Week 5 and was then placed on IR. (
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Reese Brantmeier, Team USA Claim Silver At 2025 Master’U BNP Paribas Championship
Reese Brantmeier competed with Team USA at the 2025 Master'U BNP Paribas Championship in Remis, France where they brought home silver after falling to Great Britain 4-3 in the finals. The reigning NCAA Singles National Champion and ACC Player of the Year represented Team USA and UNC Women's Tennis alongside five other collegiate players. (
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Melkart Abou Jaoude Named Associated Press Second Team All-ACC Football
Following a standout debut season at UNC, junior defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named an Associated Press Second Team All-ACC Selection. Abou Jaoude turned in one of the best seasons by a Tar Heel defensive player in program history, as his 10.5 sacks led the ACC and ranked fifth nationally at the end of the regular season. (
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UNC Men's Basketball Rises in AP Poll After Wins Over Kentucky, Georgetown
North Carolina climbed two spots to No. 14 in this week's AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, released on Monday afternoon. The Tar Heels (8-1 overall) opened their week with a tough road test at Rupp Arena against the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats. On Sunday, the Tar Heels capped the week with a commanding 81-61 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas. (
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Henri Veesaar explains his animated night vs. Georgetown: No anger, just heart
Henri Veesaar didn’t hide his feelings Sunday. "I want to win. I know they want to win. They know I’m not mad at them. And just love for the game, love for the team. We all want to compete and win. That’s about it. I feel like emotions are high during the game, because you have to do a good job to win the game." Was it anger? Veesaar shook his head. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Vintage Carolina Basketball Pushes Past Georgetown
The Tar Heels silenced letdown worries by dominating Georgetown, 81-61, as the frontcourt duo of
Caleb Wilson and
Henri Veesaar etched their names into UNC Basketball history. Is this the best power forward-center combo in college basketball this season?
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Mon Dec 8
Chansky’s Notebook: Growth Spurt
UNC is gradually growing into a deeper basketball team. Against arguably the three toughest opponents they have played this season, the 8-1 Tar Heels are improving step by step. Besides beating Kansas, they have lost to No. 7 Michigan State in Florida, won at No. 18 Kentucky, and used more combos on the court to handle Georgetown of the Big East. (
Chapelboro.com)
THT Newsletter: Tar Heels Handle Hoyas, Women's Basketball Blisters Boston U, Football Transfers
No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball cruised to a 20-point victory over Georgetown, Women’s Basketball fell to No. 2 Texas and blasted Boston U, Tar Heel Football’s transfer list keeps growing, Olivia Thomas and Linda Ullmark are Women’s Soccer All-Americans, Volleyball bows out of the NCAA Tournament, and more in today's newsletter. (
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Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Georgetown recap, CFP Bracket, Rams Club Director Seth Reeves
UNC Basketball put together one of its better performances of the season to-date defeating a solid Georgetown team, 81-61 (3:19). The CFP Bracket has been announced and it could lead to some big changes in college football (17:06). Plus, Seth Reeves, the new Executive Director of the Rams Club, joins (36:19).
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Mon Dec 8
Jaw-dropping Caleb Wilson dunk in practice leads Hubert Davis to playful ‘lie’
A moment during UNC Basketball practice brought everything to a halt.
Caleb Wilson executed a dunk so explosive that the entire team froze in amazement. Players were in awe, coaches were speechless, and Coach
Hubert Davis, who has witnessed decades of basketball brilliance, decided to bluff playfully. The players weren’t buying it. Neither was Davis. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Throwback Week
UNC Basketball capped off a statement week with an 81-61 win over Georgetown, just days after beating Kentucky on its own floor. Inside Carolina's Joey Powell, Sherrell McMillan, and Sean Moran discuss the Tar Heels’ growing identity, what these two wins reveal, and where the team is heading.
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Mon Dec 8
UNC vs. Georgetown Postgame Quotes
Hubert Davis On Learning to Play Through Physicality: "There's no way, there's no route, there's no road [to team success] other than being able to be tough on both ends of the floor. We've identified that. We've got to be physical and tough. We've got to be a great defensive team and a great rebounding team. You can't do that without being physical." (
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North Carolina vs. Georgetown Postgame Notes
It was the fourth time this season and the second game in a row
Caleb Wilson (20 points and 14 rebounds) and
Henri Veesaar (18 points and 15 rebounds) both had double-doubles. It was the first time two Tar Heels scored 18 or more points and had 14 or more rebounds since Sean May and
Marvin Williams against Iowa State in 2005 NCAA Tournament. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Basketball Confident After Four-Game Stretch
When the
UNC Basketball schedule was released, many pointed to the four-game stretch starting in late November as pivotal. They had games against St. Bonaventure, Michigan State, Kentucky, and Georgetown — all teams that could be playing in late March. Most believed that UNC needed to win at least two of those, and three would've been great. (
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