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." (
GoHeels.com)
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. (
TarHeel247)
Lucas: Throwbacks
UNC's frontcourt duo of
Caleb Wilson and
Henri Veesaar are very good separately. But they're especially devastating together. Stop Wilson and Veesaar is going to get the rebound. Force Veesaar to give up the ball and it might be to Wilson, the nation's leading dunker (28 so far this year) who is likely to try and cram the ball through the rim. (
GoHeels.com)
Caleb Wilson Sports New Look, Finds Better Looks In UNC's Win Over Georgetown
UNC freshman forward
Caleb Wilson used Sunday to try new things on the court, starting with his look. Wilson donned a white headband for the first time this season. From a basketball standpoint, Wilson made some necessary alterations to account for Georgetown’s defensive coverages. In UNC’s previous three games, double teams increased. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Tar Heels Body Up, Blow Out Georgetown
Henri Veesaar was hot, scoring 12 of his 18 points in the first half, while his running mate
Caleb Wilson quietly recorded 20 and 14 to lead the Tar Heels to the 81-61 win over Georgetown. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the win and the performance of
Hubert Davis’s team.
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Mon Dec 8
Physical lessons pay off as UNC Basketball muscles past Georgetown
There have been plenty of lessons in dealing with physicality for No. 16 North Carolina in the first nine games, and
Hubert Davis says that progress has been evident. Georgetown was the victim of that evolution Sunday as the Tar Heels used their length and defensive versatility to hold the Hoyas to 22% second-half shooting in a convincing 81-61 victory. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar Lead UNC Basketball's 81-61 Win Over Georgetown - Highlights
Henri Veesaar and
Caleb Wilson led the way with double-doubles as 16th-ranked North Carolina pulled away from Georgetown, 81-61, on Sunday at the Smith Center. The dynamic forward duo combined for 38 points and 29 rebounds in the victory. Check out the highlights.
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Sun Dec 7
Box Score: North Carolina 81, Georgetown 61
View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 81-61 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (
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Sun Dec 7
Video: Hubert Davis Post-Georgetown Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 81-61 win over the Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday night at the Smith Center.
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Sun Dec 7
Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. Georgetown
The Tar Heels got a solid 81-61 win over Georgetown on Sunday evening at the Smith Center. Carolina's combination of big men was just too much.
Henri Veesaar had 18 points and 15 rebounds and
Caleb Wilson had 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Derek Dixon made three of his five three-point attempts and is now 12-for-25 from three on the season. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Players Post-Georgetown Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina forward
Caleb Wilson, guard
Derek Dixon, and center
Henri Veesaar speak with reporters following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 81-61 win over Georgetown on Sunday in Chapel Hill.
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Sun Dec 7
Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar push No. 16 UNC past Georgetown, 81-61
Caleb Wilson and Henry Veesaar both collected double-doubles as No. 16 North Carolina pulled away from the visiting Georgetown Hoyas in the second half to win 81-61 on Sunday. Wilson tallied 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Veesaar totaled 18 points and 15 boards for the Tar Heels.
Derek Dixon and
Luka Bogavac added 14 points apiece for UNC. (
Associated Press)