UNC basketball game Saturday moved to earlier starting time Posted Dec 24, 2014 Here’s a reminder to all North Carolina fans planning on attending Saturday’s basketball game against UAB at the Smith Center: The starting time has been changed to 4 p.m. Tipoff was originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and is noted as such on most pocket schedules and the Tar Heels’ media guide. (Wilmington Star News)