Virginia trip looms as defining test for UNC Men's Basketball

If there is any game that will be a litmus test for how UNC's season will fare the rest of the way, it’s the one it will play against No. 14 Virginia on Saturday in Charlottesville. North Carolina, which comes into this game as the No. 22 team in the country, has struggled throughout ACC play, and all three of the Tar Heels' losses have come on the road. (USA Today)

North Carolina vs. Virginia: Three Things To Watch

Leaving Chapel Hill hasn’t been kind to UNC this season. The Tar Heels are 1-3 in true road games and remain winless in ACC road games. Meanwhile, Virginia is unbeaten at home this season with a 10-0 home record, making Saturday into Carolina’s toughest road test yet. Here are three things to watch as UNC looks to make a statement on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

Why Hubert Davis Altered UNC’s Starting Lineup and What it Revealed

On Wednesday against Notre Dame, coach Hubert Davis decided to implement the only positive from California: the lineup that ignited the near-completed comeback in Berkeley. It marked the third consecutive game — and fourth time in the last five — where Davis altered his starting lineup. Guard Jaydon Young earned his first start as a Tar Heel. (TarHeel247)

Former Tar Heel Jonathan Holmes Named a Silver Waves Media Most Impactful Mid Major Assistant

Silver Waves Media announced its 7th annual Mid Major Assistant Coaches and GM's lists on Monday afternoon, with Miami associate head coach Jonathan Holmes being named to the list. Holmes is currently in his fourth season with the RedHawks and his third year as an associate head coach. Holmes played guard at North Carolina from 1999 to 2003. (Miami University)

North Carolina vs. Virginia Basketball Preview: Cavaliers Present Big Road Challenge for Tar Heels

At third in the ACC standings, Virginia is off to its best start since the 2018-19 season. The Cavaliers have done so with a 4-2 record in Quad 1 games to help them rank No. 13 in the NET and No. 13 in KenPom. Yet, North Carolina will be Virginia’s first Quad 1 opponent at home this season, with away wins at Texas, N.C. State, No. 20 Louisville, and SMU. (Inside Carolina)

Video: This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes - Preparing for 2026

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss the Tar Heels' preparation for another run in the loaded ACC, a deep freshman class, transfer portal talent that will need to replace at least seven everyday starters, and the nation's best pitcher in Jake Knapp. (View Video)

Drake Maye Named PFWA Most Improved Player of the Year

New England quarterback Drake Maye, who helped lead the Patriots to 14 victories and paced the NFL in several passing categories, is the 2025 NFL Most Improved Player of the Year. This season, he led the NFL in completion percentage (72), yards per attempt (8.9), and passer rating (113.5) as New England went 13-4 to tie for the league’s best record. (Pro Football Writers of America)

UNC Women's Basketball vs. Syracuse Moved To Noon On Sunday

Due to inclement weather throughout the Triangle this weekend, North Carolina women's basketball vs. Syracuse on Sunday, January 25 has been moved to noon at Carmichael Arena. Doors for Sunday's game against the Orange will open at 11 a.m. Fans are encouraged to be cautious and safe when deciding to attend the game. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts calls fervent Smith Center debate 'a positive'

There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the potential relocation or renovation of the Smith Center this week - and that's putting it lightly. While Chancellor Lee Roberts has been adamant that no decision has been made on the future of the arena, he took the time to illuminate some of the factors the university is weighing in the thought process. (MSN.com)

No. 22 UNC at No. 14 Virginia: TV info, stats, scouting Cavaliers, keys to game, and notes

Virginia will likely pack the lane and help aggressively on Caleb Wilson and the post game. UNC’s guards and wings must be ready to knock down open threes generated by post touches and drive-and-kick actions. Ball movement and quick decisions will prevent Virginia from loading up on Wilson and Henri Veesaar. Virginia’s style is designed to frustrate. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Three keys for North Carolina to upset Virginia

Virginia presents a far stiffer challenge than Notre Dame. The Cavaliers are highly efficient on offense, averaging 84 points per game, and they remain defined by their defense. Virginia leads the ACC in field goal percentage defense (38.1%), 3-point field goal percentage defense (28.9%), effective field goal defense (43.5%) and blocks per game (6.4). (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: The New ‘Hoos

Virginia’s new basketball coach is Ryan Odom, whose claim to fame so far was his UMBC team being the first NCAA 16 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in 2018 against the program he now leads. Before UNC's game at John Paul Jones arena, Virginia’s 2019 NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett will watch his name be unveiled on the playing court. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Fixed Or Flawed?

UNC Basketball faces its toughest ACC test yet as it visits the Virginia Cavaliers under new coach Ryan Odom. With the Tar Heels still searching for backcourt consistency and shaking up starting lineups, questions loom about whether recent defensive improvements are real or simply a product of Notre Dame’s struggles. (View Video)

UNC Pitcher Ryan Lynch: Made Not Found

Ryan Lynch is the Joe Burrow of the UNC clubhouse. He’s meticulous and detail oriented. He’ll wind down from an outing by watching a Pixar movie, listening to rock music, booting up Photoshop, or even tending to a woodworking project. It simplifies things for him. He has a reverence to pitching, as he does with many things in his life, as an art form. (Inside Carolina)

Jahvaree Ritzie Signed To Pittsburgh Steelers Reserve/Future Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive end Jahvaree Ritzie to a Reserve/Future contract. Ritzie was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. He spent part of the 2025 season on the Patriots practice squad. Ritzie played college football at North Carolina, where he appeared in 51 games. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

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