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Caleb Wilson Q&A: ‘I Knew Then That I Wanted to Beat Duke’

UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson showed flashes of his lofty potential for the Tar Heels in the Blue-White scrimmage last week. He contributed 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and five steals, according to unofficial stats. A pair of fadeaway jumpers and an emphatic put-back dunk off an offensive rebound highlighted Wilson’s showing that day. (Inside Carolina)

Why Henri Veesaar is so crucial to Hubert Davis' UNC basketball roster overhaul

Henri Veesaar didn't linger in the transfer portal this spring. In less than five days, the Arizona transfer had committed to UNC. He didn't visit anywhere else. It's not that his decision was rushed, but rather, he was so sure in his fit at UNC. Veesaar asked former Tar Heels guard Caleb Love, who he played alongside at Arizona, his thoughts of the program. (MSN.com)

UNC Men’s Basketball Brings Smiles, Laughter to ACC Tipoff

At least one high-profile team in Chapel Hill appears to be having fun. North Carolina Tar Heels basketball head coach Hubert Davis, guard Seth Trimble and center Henri Veesaar were all in a jovial mood at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon, cracking smiles and telling jokes during their allotted 15 minutes at the podium. (Chapelboro.com)

Early Chemistry: UNC Basketball's High-Low Game with Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar

For freshman forward Caleb Wilson, discernable improvement within the North Carolina basketball team occurs daily. Following the Blue-White scrimmage last Saturday, Wilson spoke about some of the sloppiness from the Tar Heels' play offering no panic or concern. He knew it would come as the Tar Heels had formally practiced fewer than three weeks. (TarHeel247)

NC State Basketball Players, Coach Take Shots at UNC, Hubert Davis

"We hate UNC." NC State forward Darrion Williams said at ACC Tipoff. "I think (Hubert Davis) did (Ven-Allen Lubin) wrong. And then he did Kerwin Walton wrong -- my old teammate at Texas Tech -- when he was there. So yeah, I just don't like the guy." "Ven is somebody, the other school was too dumb to play him," new Wolfpack coach Will Wade said. (Sports Illustrated)

LEGOs, Stoicism and Basketball: UNC’s Caleb Wilson is the Most Interesting Man in the World

Every morning, North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson wakes up and reads Stoicism. “I feel like it’s beneficial to your mental health,” he said during a wide-ranging press conference at the Dean E. Smith Center Thursday. “I feel like it makes me approach the days differently than I used to before.” His love affair with the classics began in high school. (Chapelboro.com)

Tar Heels Seek Spacing Through Shooters

Let Derek Dixon tell it, he’s the best shooter on UNC’s roster. Ask Jonathan Powell, and he’ll say the same thing. Where they both agree, though, is that the Tar Heels have options when it comes to perimeter shooting. The headlining shooters on this team, based on 3-point percentages from last year, include Kyan Evans, Luka Bogavac, Dixon and Powell. (Inside Carolina)

Stitched in tradition: UNC Basketball legends who wore numbers of this season’s Tar Heels

At UNC, jersey numbers are heirlooms that hang from the Smith Center rafters. Montenegrin junior wing Luka Bogavac inherits the most storied number on this season’s roster — No. 44, which hangs in the rafters as honored for Justin Jackson, Larry Miller, Dennis Wuycik, and Tyler Zeller. Here’s a look at the roster, and the legacy behind each number: (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC basketball's Seth Trimble says 'I hate it' Tar Heels and NC State aren't playing twice

For the first time in 100 years, UNC basketball and N.C. State won’t play two games during the regular season. One of the ACC’s oldest rivalries, the Tar Heels and Wolfpack are scheduled to play Feb. 17 at Lenovo Center, but N.C. State won’t play in Chapel Hill for the first time since 1919. “Crazy. I hate that we can only get one game,” Seth Trimble said. (MSN.com)

Caleb Wilson Self-Scouts Versatile, 'Positionless' Game

Caleb Wilson is no stranger to getting others involved by passing. When playing football as a kid, Wilson spent time at quarterback. As a baseball player, he played pitcher, shortstop, and first base. So while the 6-foot-10 forward projects as a big man for this year’s North Carolina team, his ability to pass gives the Tar Heel offense another dimension. (Inside Carolina)

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