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Carolina Insider Podcast: Luka Bogavac Interview, UNC vs. Kansas preview, Football preview

It's a big weekend in Chapel Hill as UNC Basketball hosts Kansas on Friday and Tar Heel Football welcomes Stanford to Kenan Stadium on Saturday. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview both games (BB: 7:23, FB: 25:38). Plus, The wait is over as Luka Bogavac joins Carolina on the court and on the Podcast (36:29). (Listen To Podcast)

Hubert Davis says UNC must be physical to win inside battles against Kansas

UNC must embrace physicality to win the rebounding battles and neutralize the Jayhawks’ massive center. That was Hubert Davis’ message ahead of Friday’s clash of blue bloods with No. 19 Kansas at the Smith Center, along with being the aggressor and making first contact. "You’re going to have to be physical when the ball goes up in the air." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Tar Heels Looking To Henri Veesaar In Physical Matchup vs. Kansas

The 7-foot Henri Veesaar, to the surprise of Hubert Davis, turned in the first double-double of his career against Central Arkansas in UNC's season opener. On Friday, Veesaar will need to bring that production inside against Bill Self’s squad. The Kansas Jayhawks are visiting the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, bringing 6-foot-10 Flory Bidunga with them. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball's first real test against No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks

Caleb Wilson hasn’t smiled in practice this week. The freshman forward has been too locked in getting ready for UNC's first big test this season against Kansas. And for good reason. It’s the chance to prove this season's team is different. "He's ready, and he wants the spotlight," head coach Hubert Davis said. "He's somebody that runs towards it." (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC’s Caleb Wilson, a member of ‘best freshman class ever,’ to test Kansas on Friday

Caleb Wilson flushed three slam dunks in the first 2 1/2 minutes of No. 25 North Carolina’s rout of Central Arkansas. Fifth-year Tar Heels head basketball coach Hubert Davis agreed with a Carolina reporter’s assertion that Wilson might be the school’s most prolific dunker since Brice Johnson, who played at North Carolina from 2013 to 2016. (Kansas City Star)

Previewing UNC men's basketball backcourt

Senior Seth Trimble has proven to be one of the most threatening defensive players in the country. Trimble has also taken on a leadership role, winning the Marvin Williams Carolina Way Award at the end of his junior season. The award was given to Trimble for his hard work and unselfish play, with the guard prioritizing the team over individual accolades. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Hubert Davis Thursday Pre-Kansas Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Thursday ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: 5-Star Dylan Mingo Visiting, UNC Basketball Hosts Kansas, Cardinal Comes Calling

Five-star guard Dylan Mingo visits this weekend as UNC Basketball hosts Kansas, Carolina Football faces Stanford, Women’s Basketball hosts Elon and multiple recruits, Theo Pinson is throwing a UNC vs. KU watch party with Carolina Basketball legends, two football recruits decommitted, Walt Weiss named Atlanta Braves manager, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Basketball vs. Kansas: Preview and Prediction

UNC basketball and Kansas meet again Friday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m., ESPN) in a top-25 matchup between the bluest of bluebloods at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. Prediction: UNC 76, Kansas 73. The last two games between the Tar Heels and Jayhawks have come down to one possession, so why break that trend? (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball vs. Kansas Preview

UNC Basketball faces their first major test against the Kansas Jayhawks in a game that could define their entire season. Can the Tar Heels handle the pressure of facing a fellow blue blood program in just their second game? Host Isaac Schade discusses Friday's primetime matchup. (View Video)

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