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Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - How Will UNC Basketball Deal With Bruce Thornton, Ohio State?

UNC Basketball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Atlanta as part of the CBS Sports Classic, and a big question for the Tar Heels is how they can minimize the effectiveness of Buckeyes senior guard ? Andrew Jones, Jacob Turner, and Noah Weiskopf from TarHeel247 preview the game. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson eager for high-stakes homecoming, says Tar Heels ‘should dominate’

has circled this one on his calendar for months and expects No. 12 North Carolina to dominate. Saturday’s CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta isn’t just another game for the freshman star. The 3 p.m. matchup with Ohio State is a homecoming and a chance to prove that the Tar Heels belong among the nation’s elite college basketball teams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Best moments from ESPN documentary "Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott"

In 1984, began attending the University of North Carolina, where he studied journalism. He became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., a Black Greek letter organization in the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Scott was diligent in his studies, effortlessly producing projects and reporting on UNC basketball and football while on campus. (ESPN.com)

Improved Non-Conference Start Has UNC Basketball Confident Heading To Atlanta

UNC Basketball is off to its best start since the 2017-18 season with a 10-1 record. Saturday’s game against Ohio State will be its final matchup against a power conference team before beginning ACC play Dec. 30 at home against Florida State. With the way the team’s been surging, the Tar Heels enter the matchup with a justified level of self-belief. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Solving UNC Basketball's First-Half Slumps

Host Isaac Schade discusses UNC Basketball's stark scoring disparity between first and second halves, what’s fueling the Tar Heels' potent finishes while their slow starts remain a concern, winning stats, potential fixes before ACC play, and more. (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball second-highest ACC team in NET ranking after jump

UNC Men's Basketball jumped four spots to 16 in the NET rankings, the second-highest in the ACC, after the Tar Heels’ second Quad 3 victory. The jump came after the 77-58 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday. After Wednesday’s games, the Tar Heels slid up to 15. No. 12 UNC (10-1) now has a better NET ranking than No. 11 Louisville (9-2). (Tar Heel Tribune)

A look at UNC Football’s candidates for offensive coordinator

Mega Buzz: Chip Kelly: Belichick and Kelly are reported to be good friends. Chip runs an offense emphasizing the run game, which Belichick prefers. Lot of Smoke: Bobby Petrino. Supporters of this path call Petrino a “genius” and a “home run hire.“ UNC fans heard those labels frequently last December, so skepticism abounds. A ton of buzz: Andy Kotelnicki. (Tar Heel Blog)

LB Amari Gainer Signed to New England Patriots' Practice Squad

The New England Patriots have signed linebacker to the practice squad. Gainer originally was signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent in May 2024 out of North Carolina. Gainer played in 17 games last season, mostly on special teams, and finished with 5 special teams tackles. He was released by Las Vegas on Aug. 25, 2025. (New England Patriots)

Video: IC Podcast - Retention, Culture Building a Big Task for UNC Football

UNC Football's roster reconstruction is in full swing ahead of the transfer portal opening Jan. 2nd. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the latest transfer portal exits and the need for retention while and his staff continue to implement their culture into the program. (View Video)

Transfer Portal Offers Another Huge Challenge for Bill Belichick

There is only one transfer portal window (Jan. 2-16) in this year’s cycle, instead of the previous December and April (post-spring practice) dual editions, so it remains to be seen how well (or poorly) the Tar Heels will fare this time, but so far and his staff are losing mainly players who appeared highly unlikely to help the Tar Heels in 2026. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson and Tyler Zeller Preview UNC Basketball vs. Ohio State

Former North Carolina and longtime NBA forward is joined by former Tar Heel big man and teammate to discuss his time at UNC, his thoughts on this season's North Carolina squad, and to preview Carolina's game Saturday against Ohio State. (View Video)

Life in the Media: Behind the Scenes at a UNC Basketball Game

From the outside looking in, a UNC men's basketball game looks perfectly choreographed - bright lights, passionate fans, and crisp passes on the hardwood. Behind the scenes, though, the experience is a fast-moving blend of preparation, access, and controlled chaos, especially for members of the media. Our game day starts hours before tipoff. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: Santa Seth

Wednesday was an off day for Carolina Basketball. But didn't want an off day. So he arranged for a Ben & Jerry's ice cream party for dozens of kids at the Chapel Hill Boys and Girls Club. He also illustrated 's comments about a blessing being intended for more than just an individual by surprising attendees with JBL headphones. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Blue Heaven - 2025 UNC Field Hockey, Episode 5

Episode five of Blue Heaven follows the North Carolina Field Hockey team in three wins over Duke, winning their ninth consecutive ACC Championship, their Final Four loss to Northwestern, and more. (View Video)

UNC grad documents post-Helene recovery

In addition to Carolina’s Spring Commencement, Max Feliu ’25 had another May date circled on his calendar. The filmmaker’s nine-minute documentary on life after Hurricane Helene, “What the Mud Took,” aired on PBS North Carolina May 15. The production shines a light on the struggles western North Carolina communities faced after Hurricane Helene. (UNC.edu)
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December 21, 1957
Jerry West leads eighth ranked West Virginia to 75-64 win over No. 1 Carolina in the finals of the Kentucky Invitational, ending UNC’s 37-game win streak.
December 21, 2015
Marcus Paige becomes one of 12 ACC players to total 1,500 career points, 500 assists, 150 steals and 200 3FGs. Brice Johnson makes 16 shots in a row (over a two-game span), tying the ACC and UNC record set by Brad Daugherty in 1985-86 as the Tar Heels beat Appalachian State 94-70 in Chapel Hill.
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