Henri Veesaar Ruled Out At NC State

North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar has been officially listed as out for Tuesday's game at NC State. Veesaar was sidelined in Saturday’s win over Pitt due to flu-like symptoms and a lower-extremity issue. However, a team spokesman confirmed Monday that the illness has subsided, and Tuesday’s concern centers solely on the lower-extremity injury. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Basketball Visits NC State Tuesday Night - Pregame Notes

The Tar Heels begin the final third of regular-season ACC games this week with a two-game road trip beginning on Tuesday at NC State. Tipoff time in Raleigh is 7 p.m. Kevin Brown and Cory Alexander will call the action on ESPN. UNC is 168-81 against NC State. The Tar Heels are 70-48 against NC State on the road, including 20-6 in the Lenovo Center. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Visits NC State Without Caleb Wilson (& Henri Veesaar?)

UNC Basketball faces its lone regular-season showdown with NC State amid major adversity. Can Hubert Davis’s squad overcome frontcourt injuries to take down the Wolfpack in Raleigh? Caleb Wilson remains sidelined, Henri Veesaar’s status is uncertain, and the Tar Heels must adapt. (View Video)

UNC's Caleb Wilson adjusts to cast, to return 'soon'

One week after suffering a fractured left hand, UNC star Caleb Wilson is learning to play with a cast on his non-shooting hand and is inching toward returning "soon," Hubert Davis said. Davis said Wilson, who suffered the injury against Miami on Feb. 10, has been a supportive teammate as the No. 16 Tar Heels make their push toward Selection Sunday. (ESPN)

Former UNC Basketball All-American and Denver Nuggets coach Doug Moe passes away at 87

Former North Carolina Basketball All-American and Denver Nuggets Head Coach Doug Moe passed away Tuesday in San Antonio at age 87. Moe coached the Nuggets from 1980-90, amassing 432 wins. A record that stood 34 years. The Nuggets also reached the playoffs 9 times under Moe, and he earned the NBA Coach of the Year award in 1988. (CBS News)

Diamond Heels Kick Off 2026 Midweek Slate

The Diamond Heels open their doors to their first pair of midweek combatants this week, as they are set to face Richmond on Tuesday followed by Longwood on Wednesday afternoon. The Spiders make the trek down from east Virginia for the first time since 2018. In a series that dates back to 1894, the Tar Heels lead 18-7 and have won 11 in a row. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - What Dylan Mingo Brings To UNC Basketball

The Coast to Coast crew from Inside Carolina reacts to the news that 2026 5-star point guard Dylan Mingo has committed to UNC. The 6-5 Mingo, out of Long Island Lutheran, is a consensus top 10 basketball recruit. The Rivals' No. 1-ranked point guard chose the Tar Heels over Baylor, Penn State, and Washington. (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball Faces Road Test in Raleigh Against NC State

North Carolina hasn't lived up to its standards on the road this season — the Tar Heels are 3-4 in road games. No. 16 UNC's next chance to earn a victory away from home comes on Tuesday night against rival NC State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. on ESPN. The Wolfpack are as desperate as any to get back into the win column. (TarHeel247)

Video: Reaction Podcast - Dylan Mingo Commits To UNC Basketball

On this episode of the Field of 68 Next Gen Hoops podcast, basketball recruiting analysts Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to react to 5-star guard Dylan Mingo committing to the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program on Tuesday. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. NC State Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Visit Wolfpack in Rivalry Showdown

Scoring 85 points per game this season, N.C. State moves the ball well and can shoot opponents out of the gym on any given night. The Wolfpack lead the ACC in 3-point percentage and are sixth best in the nation at a 39 percent rate, averaging over 10 threes per game. Paul McNeil Jr. leads the ACC in shooting from beyond the arc at 44 percent. (Inside Carolina)

The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's college basketball teams in 2025-26

15. North Carolina: Hubert Davis made freshman Derek Dixon his starting point guard, and the Tar Heels reeled off five straight wins, including an all-time thriller over Duke. Dixon can shoot it and operate under pressure. Before his injury, freshman Caleb Wilson was as productive as any player in the country, and Henri Veesaar is a double-double machine. (ESPN)

Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - SMU and Duke recaps, VT and Pitt previews, and more

UNC Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart discusses the Tar Heels' record-setting win against SMU that gave Coach her 400th career win, Sunday's hard-fought game against Duke, the play of freshman Taissa Queiroz, upcoming games with Virginia Tech and Pitt, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

UNC to keep Dean Smith, Roy Williams names on any future basketball arena, court

No matter where UNC Men’s Basketball plays in the future, the university plans to keep the names of former coaches Dean Smith and Roy Williams on the arena and court, respectively. The Tar Heels currently play at the Smith Center on campus. The playing surface is Roy Williams Court. UNC is considering replacing or renovating the 40-year-old arena. (WRAL.com)

No. 16 UNC Basketball at N.C. State: TV info, stats, scouting Wolfpack, keys to game, and notes

N.C. State is 16th in the ACC in offensive rebounding and 12th in rebounding margin, so UNC may have a chance to end a string of three consecutive games getting outrebounded, which has happened four times in the last six games. UNC has to dominate the glass to control the tempo. The Wolfpack is 13th in the ACC in rebounding (35.1 per game). (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 16 UNC vs. NC State Basketball Preview

NC State (18-8, 9-4 ACC standings) has improved this season under new basketball coach Will Wade. However, the Wolfpack are on a two-game losing streak after a 118-77 beatdown at the hands of Louisville and a one-point loss to Miami. However, this is a rivalry game that will be played in front of nearly 20,000 Wolfpack fans, and anything can happen. (USA Today)

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