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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Chansky’s Notebook: Quad 1 Quality

That was a great team win for the Tar Heels. Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson got most of the raves from the ESPN crew, which included Dick Vitale despite his ongoing battle with cancer. But after the game, Derek Dixon got the interview and said, "My teammates trusted me to make plays. I love these guys and wouldn’t want to play with anyone else." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Beats Kentucky

It wasn’t all pretty, but clutch play by Derek Dixon down the stretch gave the Tar Heels the 67-64 win at Kentucky. Spenser Dalton, Connor Sparrow, and Ross Martin break down what went right and what went wrong in the big UNC victory. (View Video)

Changing of the guard? Derek Dixon’s heroics seal big win for UNC

It didn’t matter that Derek Dixon had never played in the high-pressure moments that kept coming in a battle of Blue Bloods on national TV. The freshman not only came through in No. 16 North Carolina’s 67-64 victory Tuesday night over No. 18 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, but he may also have signaled a changing of the guard in the Tar Heels’ backcourt. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Kentucky Postgame Notes

North Carolina won in Lexington for the first time since an 86-77 win on 12-1-2007. The Tar Heels had a season-high 20 offensive rebounds and a season-high 22 second-chance points. Caleb Wilson had his fifth double-double (15 and 12) and Henri Veesaar had a team-high 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jarin Stevenson led UNC in plus/minus at plus 8. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Big Shots, Big Men Lead UNC Over Kentucky

UNC may have found its best option at point guard going forward. Freshman Derek Dixon hit a big three pointer and a late layup to push the Tar Heels to a 67-64 win over Kentucky on Tuesday. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Dewey Burke joined Tommy Ashley to break down the win. (View Video)

Lucas: The Right Words

"Every opportunity we get means something," Seth Trimble told his teammates. "We just got run out of the gym last week and I don't see that anger and fight. Kentucky is going to be desperate to win. And we have to show that same desperation starting right now." The message from the senior leader connected and carried them to a 67-64 win over Kentucky. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Players Post-Kentucky Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, Derek Dixon, Jaren Stevenson, and Henri Veesaar speak with reporters following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 67-64 victory over the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge. (View Video)

Dominant rebounding, Derek Dixon’s poise carry UNC to huge win over Kentucky

Derek Dixon was on point with poise down the stretch in the best game of his freshman season on a night when outstanding rebounding produced a huge road win for No. 16 North Carolina. Dixon hit two clutch buckets in the final minute as the Tar Heels rallied for a 67-64 win Tuesday over No. 18 Kentucky at Rupp Arena in the ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 67, Kentucky 64

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 67-64 victory over the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge at Rupp Arena. (View Box Score)

Derek Dixon Delivers Under Pressure to Lift UNC Over Kentucky

When North Carolina needed a late bucket, it didn't turn to any of its top scorers. Not even to a starter. Instead, the Tar Heels put the ball in a freshman's hands. Or at least, that's where it ended up. With under a minute to play and down by one, North Carolina didn't get the look it wanted. The play broke down and Derek Dixon had to improvise. (TarHeel247)

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