Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC's defense neutralize Wake Forest's Juke Harris?

UNC Men's Basketball looks to rebound against Wake Forest after last Saturday’s defensive collapse at SMU. Can the Tar Heels shut down Juke Harris, who is averaging 19.9 points? Isaac Schade breaks down Carolina's adjustments at guard, possible lineup changes, and how two-point shooting and rebounding could turn the tide. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Going for 500

History says that UNC's 500th win in the Smith Center won’t be easy against Wake Forest, who has gone 3-3 in their last six games against Hubert Davis’ teams although each has won on its home court. Wake is better than its 10-6 record overall and dangerous. The Deacs lost one-pointers against top-ranked Michigan and No. 14 Texas Tech. (Chapelboro.com)

Why Seth Trimble May Be North Carolina's Best Option at Point Guard

As UNC prepares for its 16th game with its backcourt still unsettled, Saturday’s second half in Dallas hinted at changes in the Tar Heels' backcourt. Seth Trimble played 19 minutes in the second half at SMU, spending much of that time at point guard. While the result didn’t favor North Carolina, the Tar Heels’ offense found rhythm in the second half. (Inside Carolina)

No. 17 UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Wake Forest: TV info, stats, scouting Deacons, keys to game, notes

Wake Forest’s 3-point shooting has been streaky (but was 11 of 21 Wednesday vs. Miami), so forcing tough possessions and turnovers can swing momentum. The Deacons have made less than 30% of their 3-point attempts in nine of 16 games but have scored double-digit 3-pointers in six games. Wake Forest is 17th in defensive rebounding in the ACC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Wake basketball preview, football portal, Michael Busch joins

UNC Basketball is back in action Saturday against Wake Forest. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview the matchup with the Demon Deacons (4:52). The Football Transfer Portal window is open and, as expected, the Tar Heels are active (19:20). Former Tar Heel and current Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch joins (27:16). (Listen To Podcast)

How Texans rookie Alijah Huzzie completed comeback from torn ACL to first NFL interception

The path Texans rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie traveled from getting hurt at a college all-star game to intercepting his first NFL pass was long and indirect. Huzzie endured months of grueling rehabilitation work after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during a practice session at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The injury cost him a chance to be drafted. (Click2Houston)

Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC Football's Portal: Thompkins, Threatt, Kekahuna, Humphrey, Warren

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down five of UNC Football's recent transfer portal additions on the offensive side of the ball with linemen Sean Thompkins and Andrew Threatt, receivers Trech Kekahuna and Mason Humphrey, and tight end Jaxxon Warren. (View Video)

UNC Men’s Basketball Collaborates With Elementary Students to Design Warm-Up Shirts

The North Carolina men’s basketball team visited the Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill’s Northside neighborhood Wednesday for a collaboration with local after-school students. Third-through-fifth graders from around the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teamed up with the Tar Heel players and sketch warm-up shirt designs inspired by Black History Month. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football’s biggest transfer portal wins were the ones it didn’t lose

There's no question UNC Football has gotten off to a hot start in the transfer portal window that ends Jan. 16. The Tar Heels have had 10 commitments as of Thursday, and that number will continue to increase. However, the two biggest portal victories for the Tar Heels were retaining pass rusher Melkart Abou-Jaoude and wide receiver Jordan Shipp. (USA Today)

UNC Men's Basketball Promotions For 2026 Announced

The UNC Men's Basketball promotional schedule for remaining 2026 home games is now available. The Tar Heels host eight more home games at the Smith Center this season with promotions including rally towels, LED wristbands, a stripe out, and more. This Saturday, the Tar Heels host Wake Forest, and fans in attendance will receive a UNC rally towel. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Dean Dome’s Greatest Games

Duke’s Mark Alarie made the first basket at the Dean Dome and Warren Martin dunked North Carolina’s historic first bucket. In the year before college basketball introduced the 3-point shot, the Blue Devils and Tar Heels played one of the great games ever staged in the building. Both teams shot better than 50 percent in North Carolina’s epic 95-92 win. (Chapelboro.com)

Owen Hull Steps Into UNC’s Center Field: Pressure Is Privilege

Owen Hull is a renaissance man. He’s an ice cream connoisseur, finding joy in classic vanilla. He’s seen Remember the Titans over 10 times—he hails from Alexandria, Va. after all. He can juggle. He’s a black belt in Taekwondo and, according to himself, he could take on at least six assailants if need be. But above all, he loves baseball and his mantras. (Inside Carolina)

Can't Run, Can't Hide: UNC’s backcourt is a problem

One of the biggest questions around UNC entering the college basketball season was how well this backcourt would gel. So far, the results have been mixed, and the Tar Heels' latest outing amplified those concerns. Seth Trimble is having a standout season. But the rest of the backcourt has not kept pace, and it’s becoming a concern as ACC play begins. (USA Today)

Josh Borfitz Named Senior Associate AD/CFO Of Carolina Athletics

Josh Borfitz, Carolina Athletics' Associate Athletic Director/Controller since 2017, has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer. He will transition to his new role over the next month as Senior Associate AD/CFO Martina Ballen, who's worked in the UNC Athletics Business Office the last 38 years, retires at the end of January. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball Entering Tricky 3-Game Stretch

Wake Forest, Stanford, and California are all capable of beating the Tar Heels. Wake has guards that can cause issues for UNC defensively, Stanford has good length plus one of the best freshmen in the nation, and Cal is also guard-driven and owns a win over UCLA. Odds are that UNC will go 2-1 in this stretch, but the Tar Heels need to go 3-0 for a few reasons. (TarHeel247)

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