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Lucas: UNC vs. Virginia Tech Rapid Reactions

UNC played a solid second half, defeating Virginia Tech, 89-82. The Tar Heels weren't crisp in the first half, but hung around and allowed their standouts to take over. scored 18 of his career-high tying 26 points after the break, and added 13 of his 20. The win tied the program mark for most home wins in a season (17-0). (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-Virginia Tech Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina's , , , and Seth Trimble speak with reporters following the No. 18 Tar Heels' 89-82 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday night at the Smith Center. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar matches season-high 26 points to lead No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech

matched a season-high with 26 points, scored 20, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82 on Saturday. scored 15 off the bench, 13 of which came before halftime. The Tar Heels improved to 17-0 at home, matching their most wins in a season at the Smith Center. (Associated Press)

Henri Veesaar Shines, North Carolina Downs Virginia Tech 89-82

North Carolina remained perfect at home Saturday, knocking off Virginia Tech 89-82. The win is UNC’s 23rd of the season, boosting the Tar Heels’ record to 23-6, and 11-5 in ACC play. With Saturday’s win, the Tar Heels have moved themselves into a tie for fourth place in the ACC standings with Clemson, setting up a colossal matchup with the Tigers Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

No. 8 UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Virginia Tech Saturday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball closes out February hosting Virginia Tech at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the penultimate home game of the season. The Tar Heels are 16-0 in the Smith Center this season. Carolina is 22-6 overall, tied for fourth at 10-5 in the ACC standings, while the Hokies are 18-10, 7-8. Carolina will play without for the fifth straight game. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Host Hokies Saturday Night

Ranked No. 58 in KenPom, Virginia Tech is the third-best team UNC has hosted during ACC play this season. Tech has played excellent perimeter defense this season, holding teams to an average of 30.2 percent from beyond the arc, a mark that is top-20 nationally. The flipside, however, is the number of points the Hokies give up below the 3-point line. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Danny Green

Former Tar Heel national champion and 3x NBA Champion , joins from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com on the Carolina Insider Podcast to reflect on his time in Chapel Hill and update fans on life after basketball. (View Video)

No. 18 UNC Men's Basketball Aims to Tie Smith Center Record vs. Virginia Tech

North Carolina is one win away from tying Smith Center history. With a win on Saturday against Virginia Tech, the Tar Heels can improve to 17-0 at home and match the most wins in a season at the Smith Center. The record was set in 2012, when UNC went 17-1 on its home floor. It's the third time the Tar Heels won at least 16 games at the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

Will UNC Basketball stay aggressive vs Virginia Tech? Preview and prediction

UNC Basketball continues a three-game stretch at the Smith Center with an ACC matchup against Virginia Tech on Saturday. Prediction: UNC 80, Virginia Tech 70. The Hokies can score, but they struggle to keep teams out of the lane. Following a pound-the-paint performance against Louisville, the Tar Heels will carry that mentality into Saturday. (Yahoo! Sports)

Cole Anthony Waived By Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have waived former UNC guard , sources report. Anthony, the No. 15 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, averaged 6.7 points in 35 games for the Bucks this season before being moved to Phoenix at the trade deadline in a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls. He did not appear in a game for the Suns before his release. (ESPN)
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Basketball Schedule at a Glance
Last Game:
North Carolina: 89
Virginia Tech: 82
Sat, Feb 28 Box Score
Next Game:
UNC vs. Clemson
Tue, Mar 3 7:00 ET, Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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ACC Basketball Standings
TeamACCOverall
(1) Duke15-127-2
(11) Virginia13-325-4
Miami12-423-6
(18) North Carolina11-523-6
Clemson11-521-8
NC State10-619-10
(24) Louisville9-720-9
California8-820-9
SMU8-819-10
Florida State8-815-14
Stanford7-918-11
Virginia Tech7-918-11
Syracuse6-1015-14
Wake Forest6-1015-14
Notre Dame4-1213-16
Pittsburgh4-1211-18
Boston College3-1310-19
Georgia Tech2-1411-18