Against UNC, Kentucky Basketball will face a freshman phenom who got away
When North Carolina rolls into Rupp Arena Tuesday to face Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge, the Wildcats will be tasked with taming one of the most explosive freshmen in college basketball. And that player just so happens to be a former UK recruit.
Caleb Wilson, a 6-foot-10 forward from Atlanta, was a 5-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. (
MSN.com)
Drake Maye delivers again with 2 touchdown passes in Patriots' 10th straight win
There were more amazing passes from
Drake Maye and more "MVP" chants in New England's 10th straight win. It bookended a Week 13 that included a solid Thanksgiving Day game for
Javonte Williams in a Cowboys victory. On the Monday Night Football stage, Maye threw for 282 yards and two TDs in the Patriots' 33-15 victory over the Giants. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
North Carolina vs. Kentucky Preview: UNC's First True Road Game Comes in ACC/SEC Challenge
Kentucky is off to a less-than-favorable start by their blue blood standards with a 5-2 record. Entering the season ranked No. 9, the Wildcats lost to No. 6 Louisville on the road 96-88, and to Michigan State 83-66 at Madison Square Garden. UK picked up its five wins against mid-major opponents and was picked to finish second in the SEC this season. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Volleyball Earns Three All-ACC Honors
North Carolina's Safi Hampton has been named All-ACC Volleyball First Team, and Chelsea Thorpe and Maddy May were named Second Team. This is the first such honor in each of their careers. Hampton earns the honor after being named to the AVCA Player Of The Year Watchlist. Hampton leads the team in points, points per set, kills, and kills per set. (
GoHeels.com)
Hubert Davis Offers Latest Update on Seth Trimble
Seth Trimble is coming along well, UNC Basketball Coach
Hubert Davis said
Monday afternoon. "I don't have a definitive answer in regards to when he's going to come back, but he's progressing fast and really well. He's shooting, he's dribbling, he's conditioning. And so it's in a really good spot, and I'm looking forward to when he can get back on the floor." (
TarHeel247)
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)