Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - UNC vs. USC Upstate Recap, ETSU Preview, Fan Questions
UNC head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins
Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over USC Upstate, preview the Tar Heels' upcoming matchups with ETSU, Ohio State, and ECU, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more.
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Tue Dec 16
UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: ACC Opener Slips Away, Taliyah Henderson Rises, and More
Taking an ACC-opening detour on Sunday served as a solid measuring stick for the Tar Heels as it wraps up its non-conference schedule. UNC Women's Basketball is now 0-3 against ranked opponents this season (UCLA, Texas, Louisville), but it has taken care of business in its other outings. Freshman guard
Taliyah Henderson has continued to get better. (
Inside Carolina)
Seth Trimble progresses to five-on-five drills in practice
Seth Trimble continues to move closer to returning to action. During Monday's "
Hubert Davis Live" radio show, Davis revealed that Trimble has advanced from individual work to full-team drills. "Pretty clear plan. There’s no decision-making," Davis said ahead of the No. 12 Tar Heels game Tuesday against East Tennessee State. "He’s progressing nicely." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Tight End Paul Barton carries on a UNC legacy
All four Barton family kids are carrying on a Carolina legacy. Anna Barton played women’s lacrosse and won a national championship in 2022. Ellie Barton is a junior at Carolina. Jack Barton is a freshman on the men’s lacrosse team. Tight end
Paul Barton also played lacrosse. And their father,
Harris Barton, played at UNC and won 3 Super Bowls. (
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Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Offensive Coordinator Search Underway
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's offensive coordinator search, what
Bill Belichick is after in the hire, and when the timing is right for the Tar Heels to have the new coach in place as the opening of the transfer portal looms in early January 2026.
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Mon Dec 15
UNC Jumps To No. 12 In AP Men's College Basketball Poll
North Carolina moved up to a season-high No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. The Tar Heels, which beat USC Upstate 80-62 on Saturday, topped their previous high of No. 14 in last week’s poll. It’s UNC’s highest ranking since it was No. 12 last season on Nov. 25. Two teams directly ahead of UNC last week both lost. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC defensive back Malcolm Ziglar to enter Transfer Portal
North Carolina defensive back
Malcolm Ziglar is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending his first two seasons in Chapel Hill. Over that time, Ziglar has amassed 12 tackles and one interception over the course of the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Ziglar played high school football at Fuquay-Varina (NC), where he was a four-star recruit. (
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After Sluggish Victory, UNC Basketball Turns Focus to Upcoming Tests
Tuesday can't come quickly enough after UNC Basketball's 80-62 win over USC Upstate on Saturday. The Tar Heels ended up with an 18-point victory, but much of the game was too close for comfort. The quick turnaround comes at the perfect time, as the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Tuesday before facing Ohio State in Atlanta on Saturday. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Game-Changing Defense
UNC Basketball is emerging as an elite defensive unit, boasting top-15 potential in KenPom rankings. With
Caleb Wilson leading the charge in scoring and rebounding, and
Henri Veesaar having a breakout season, the Tar Heels are positioning themselves as legitimate NCAA Tournament contenders.
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Mon Dec 15
THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend
It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break.
Jonathan Powell had a breakout game,
Bill Belichick shook up the UNC Football staff, Seth Trimble is on the mend, Women’s Basketball let one slip away, Carolina Wrestling is off to dominant start, Men’s Basketball gave back to the community,
Armando Bacot closed another deal, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Chansky’s Notebook: And the Good News
Instead of the praise and optimism he usually dishes out, North Carolina Basketball coach Hubert chose to jump all over his team by not getting more rebounds and not being tough enough in general against USC Upstate. He has been around long enough to know that during exam week a team’s focus in practice and next game might not be all there. (
Chapelboro.com)
Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC Upstate recap, Football coaching staff changes
UNC Men's Basketball was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40). Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15).
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas have the latest.
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Mon Dec 15
10 thoughts through 10 games for UNC Basketball
UNC Basketball has positioned itself to avoid bubble talk and welcome the possibility of a top-four seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. After a 1-12 record in Quadrant-1 games last season, UNC is 2-1 in Q1 games and 20th in the NET rankings as of Dec. 14. According to EvanMiya’s metrics, the Tar Heels are 16th in resume quality as a projected 3-5 seed. (
MSN.com)
Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Heads into Holiday Stretch
North Carolina only played one basketball game this past week as the Tar Heels had their usual exam break to wrap the fall semester. UNC looked every bit of a distracted team and will need to tighten up before ACC play begins. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell dissect it all.
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Mon Dec 15
Hot Drake Maye start ends with frustration; Javonte Williams, Josh Downs score TDs
Former UNC quarterback
Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in the New England Patriots' 35-31 loss to Buffalo on Sunday, a game that started with promise but ended in frustration. Meanwhile,
Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, and Omarion Hampton had productive rushing days, with Williams and
Josh Downs scoring touchdowns. (
Tar Heel Tribune)