Chansky’s Notebook: Who, What, Where?

North Carolina has ten basketball players who deserve to get some of the 200 minutes, but ratio between starters and subs is the key to production. Most players need enough time to get comfortable. The Tar Heels got the 2025-26 season off to a good start against Central Arkansas, but the junior-laden rotation will be a challenge for Hubert Davis. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC vs. Central Arkansas Reaction, Bryn Renner Talks Tar Heel Football

Host Ross Martin and former UNC guard Spenser Dalton discuss Carolina Basketball's win over Central Arkansas. The podcast closes with former Tar Heel quarterback Bryn Renner helping break down what is working for UNC Football on both offense and defense following the win at Syracuse. (View Video)

Atlanta Braves hire Walt Weiss as manager to succeed Brian Snitker

The Atlanta Braves hired former UNC infielder Walt Weiss on Monday as their manager, succeeding 2021 World Series winner Brian Snitker. Weiss, who turns 62 on Nov. 28, has been the Braves’ bench coach since 2018 and was on Snitker’s staff four years ago when they won the franchise's fourth championship. This is Weiss’ second MLB managing job. (Associated Press)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Slams Central Arkansas in Basketball Opener

North Carolina routed Central Arkansas in convincing fashion on Monday night, 94-54, with Caleb Wilson leading the way. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley join Justin Jackson to break down the win, from the highs to the concerns, as Kansas visits the Smith Center on Friday. (View Video)

Sharing wealth: UNC Basketball’s unselfish play impressive in big opening win

The No. 25 Tar Heels showcased a brand of basketball built on trust and ball movement in their season opener. Carolina piled up 23 assists on 33 field goals in a 94–54 rout of Central Arkansas on Monday night, numbers that spoke louder than any of Caleb Wilson’s seven dunks on his way to a game-high 22 points in his college basketball debut. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Inside the Moment Luka Bogavac was Cleared to Play for UNC

Luka Bogavac stretched out on a couch in UNC's locker room and shut his eyes, trying to block out the disappointment. Then, Hubert Davis got the call they'd been waiting months to hear. The Montenegro native had finally been cleared. He was allowed to play. "Get your uniform on, you're playing," Davis told Bogavac about 40 minutes before the game. (TarHeel247)

North Carolina vs. Central Arkansas Postgame Quotes

Caleb Wilson on preparing for Kansas and what those kinds of games can do for his resume: "I'm coming in there to dominate and show that I'm the best player in the country. So I'm gonna go out there and play as hard as I can and do everything I can do to be the best player I can be. I feel like it will be a good outcome because I know I'm a great player." (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: A Dunking Display

Dunks aren't everything. But they are something. And so it matters that the Tar Heels slammed it home eleven times in Monday's 94-54 season-opening victory over Central Arkansas. The official box score credits North Carolina with ten dunks; that shortchanges them one Caleb Wilson follow slam off a Henri Veesaar miss that was classified as a "tip-in." (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Central Arkansas Reactions & Interviews

Join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider: Rapid Reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 94-54 win over Central Arkansas, discuss game stats and highlights, speak with Hubert Davis and Henri Veesaar, and more. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Central Arkansas Postgame Notes

UNC won its season opener for the 21st straight season. It was the largest season-opening win since a 115-75 win over Howard on 11/29/1975. Caleb Wilson became the 40th Tar Heel to start his first game as a true freshman since freshmen became eligible in 1972-73. Henri Veesaar recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds for his first career double-double. (GoHeels.com)

From Luka watch to Luka wow as Caleb Wilson puts on dunk show in blowout

It went from the Luka watch to watching Luka after Bogavac finally became eligible to play, and he was integrated seamlessly into the No. 25 Tar Heels. Adding Bogavac’s passing ability to the already fluid half-court game, combined with UNC pushing the pace, helped the Tar Heels roll to a 94-54 opening-game victory Monday over Central Arkansas. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-Central Arkansas Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 25 Tar Heels' 94-54 win over Central Arkansas on Monday night at the Smith Center. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 94, Central Arkansas 54

View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels' 94-54 season-opening victory over the Central Arkansas Bears on Monday night at the Smith Center. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Basketball Opens Season with 94-54 Win vs Central Arkansas - Highlights

Four newcomers scored double figures as No. 25 UNC opened its 2025-26 season with a 94-54 win over Central Arkansas. Freshman Caleb Wilson flashed his prodigious potential, pouring in four first-half dunks and 12 points before halftime. He finished with 22 points. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Video: Seth Trimble, Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson Post-Central Arkansas Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble, junior center Henri Veesaar, and freshman forward Caleb Wilson speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 94-54 season-opening victory over the Central Arkansas Bears on Monday night. (View Video)

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