Hubert Davis says Tar Heels have to get better in ‘trenches’
Against physical teams,
Hubert Davis says that No. 16 North Carolina is going to have to be tougher inside. That comes after the Thanksgiving loss to No. 7 Michigan State in a game defined by bruising play. The interior challenge might not be quite as stiff Thursday at No. 18 Kentucky, but Davis said his team’s resolve to battle inside will still be important. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Inside the UNC Football Roster: Numbers Game
If all 39 of the Tar Heels'
class of 2026 football commitments were to sign with North Carolina during this week’s Early Signing Period, which is not expected, the UNC coaching staff would need an additional 15 players to transfer out to make room for them. And that doesn’t take into account the players that UNC will sign out of the Transfer Portal. (
Inside Carolina)
Indya Nivar Named ACC Women's Basketball Player Of The Week Following Historic Stretch
After dominating throughout three games for North Carolina women's basketball at the 2025 Cancun Challenge over Thanksgiving,
Indya Nivar has been named the ACC Player of the Week. Posting the second triple double in program history, Nivar tallied 13 points, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, and snagged 10 steals against South Dakota State. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Hubert Davis Monday Pre-Kentucky Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Monday afternoon ahead of the No. 16 Tar Heels ACC/SEC Challenge matchup against the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in Lexington.
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Mon Dec 1
North Carolina Women's Basketball Climbs To No. 11 In AP Top 25 Poll
North Carolina moved up one spot to No. 11 in the the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll and is 13th in the first NET ranking after three impressive victories to win the Cancun Challenge last week. But it faces a considerable challenge this week. The Tar Heels (8-1) beat South Dakota State, Kansas State, and Columbia in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
North Carolina vs. Kentucky Basketball Preview and Prediction
UNC Basketball plays at Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2 (9:30 p.m., ESPN) for the first time since 2014. Prediction: Kentucky 77, UNC 71:
Seth Trimble’s injury continues to hinder the Tar Heels’ depth, which could be tested against the Wildcats. That factor, along with playing at Rupp, should give the Cats an advantage. (
MSN.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: UNC Football Postseason Reviews
The football feedback is rolling in, and it’s not very good. Will UNC alumni do one more year of donations to the
Bill Belichick experiment that includes guaranteed contracts for General Manager Michael Lombardi and the Belichick boys on the staff in year two? And what about renewing season tickets at the same inflated price once they get the letter in March? (
Chapelboro.com)
THT Newsletter: Historic Triple-Double, UNC Basketball Heads To Kentucky, Football Falls In Raleigh
Indya Nivar recorded the second triple-double in UNC Women’s Basketball history with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 10(!) steals,
Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina goes out with a whimper as transfer portal season begins, Carolina Basketball heads to Kentucky, and Volleyball is going dancing for the second year in a row. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - North Carolina Visits Kentucky For Blue-Blood Showdown
UNC Basketball faces a critical test as they travel to Rupp Arena for the ACC-SEC Challenge against Kentucky in their last chance for an elite-level non-conference win this season. Can the Tar Heels snag a signature victory on the national stage?
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Mon Dec 1
UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: Indya Nivar's Historic Day, A Thanksgiving Sweep & More
No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball dominated the Thanksgiving break, sweeping its three games at the 2025 Women’s Cancun Challenge to claim the Mayan Tournament title and extend its win streak to six straight. Playing three games in three days, the Tar Heels defeated South Dakota State on Thursday, Kansas State on Friday, and Columbia on Saturday. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football vs. NC State: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions
The UNC Football season is over, the coaching carousel is in full effect, but still sitting in his seat is
Bill Belichick. Despite the bad season, the bad plays, the bad way the season ended, the bad press conferences, and the bad off-field distractions,
Bill Belichick will go into this ride expecting to be the head coach at UNC next year. Unless a miracle occurs. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Fort Myers recap, Football Fallout
UNC Basketball went 1-1 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off and now looks ahead to Kentucky on Tuesday night (1:56). NC State blasted Tar Heel Football, leaving the program with lots to work on in the off-season. Former North Carolina quarterback
Bryn Renner joins to discuss the aftermath (19:33).
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Mon Dec 1
UNC Basketball’s first NET ranking lower than expected
The first NET rankings release Monday shows UNC Basketball has plenty of work to polish its NCAA Tournament resume. The Tar Heels, who peaked at 25th Dec. 2 last season, are 26th in the first NET rankings (translating to a No. 7 seed) after splitting two Quad 1 games, winning in its lone Quad 2 game (St. Bonaventure), and going 4-0 in Quad 4 games. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Kentucky Awaits UNC Men's Basketball
A Thanksgiving trip to Fort Myers yielded mixed results for UNC Basketball. After a few days back in Chapel Hill, they'll head to Lexington where Kentucky awaits a blue-blood battle. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell discuss last week and look ahead to the Wildcats.
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Mon Dec 1
UNC Football Transfer Portal Tracker
The Transfer Portal opens Jan. 2, but players began announcing their intentions earlier in the season and continues now that UNC Football’s season has concluded. Here is a running list of UNC players who plan to transfer: WR
Aziah Johnson, OL Trevyon Green, WR Paul Billups, TE Yasir Smith, OL William Boone, WR
Chris Culliver, WR
Jason Robinson. (
Inside Carolina)