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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)
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)
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, 2025
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)
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025