Caleb Wilson’s history-making first 13 games echo UNC’s greatest freshmen

Any discussion about the best freshman seasons in Carolina basketball history includes Phil Ford, Antawn Jamison, Tyler Hansbrough, Armando Bacot, among others. Caleb Wilson has taken only 13 games to play his way into that chat. Wilson’s numbers aren’t just good; they’re making history. He’s averaging a team-high 19.6 points and an ACC-high 10.8 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

How Seth Trimble's Absence Helped UNC Basketball

With North Carolina now sitting at 12–1 after non-conference play, what once felt like a season-damaging blow just two games in can now perhaps be viewed as a blessing in disguise. "When you have a player who plays a lot of minutes, who has a big role, who’s had experience trying to lead a team, and that guy goes out, it forces other guys to step up." (Inside Carolina)

Patriots WR Mack Hollins placed on injured reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins, who started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions and receiving yards, was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hollins hadn't practiced all week after landing on the injury report because of his abdomen. This season, Hollins has played 68% of the Patriots' offensive snaps, more than any receiver. (ESPN)

Inside the Mind of Caleb Wilson: Where Each Drive Starts as a Dunk

For most players, a drive to the basket begins with a calculation, an angle, a defender, and a finish. For Caleb Wilson, it usually begins with something simpler. A feeling. An idea that arrives before his feet leave the floor. "I literally just be like, 'Bro, I'm about to try to dunk with this dude. If it goes or not, I just live with it. But most of the time it goes.'" (TarHeel247)

Stuart Scott’s 30 for 30 brought back a lot of hard memories

I never met Stuart Scott. I really wish I had. He hit ESPN at just the right time. I had just started high school when ESPN2 launched and he took a spot on their airwaves, but it wasn’t until my senior year that he really entered my life through SportsCenter. Scott was this energetic anchor who not only had fun with the highlights, but was a proud Tar Heel. (Tar Heel Blog)

Bulls' Coby White getting back in shape, but will he be traded before that?

The Coby White dilemma is real. First, the Bulls guard is still trying to play catch-up in the conditioning department, getting in his first back-to-back action this weekend after an August calf strain set him back months. Second, he’s an unrestricted free agent who up to this point has told the Bulls and interested trade partners that he wanted to test the market. (Chicago Sun-Times)

UNC Basketball's Big Three: Top performers in non-conference play

UNC Basketball is off to its best start in 17 years as it concludes its nonconference schedule with a 12-1 record and the No. 12 ranking in the AP Top 25. Here are the top three performers for UNC so far this season. Each has made a substantial impact, consistently delivered in key moments, and set a high standard for teammates. 1. Henri Veesaar. (USA Today)

Analytics favor UNC in most games, but February road grit could earn high seed

No. 12 North Carolina faces a classic ACC gauntlet in a league that’s improved from last season, leaving little margin for error in some road games. The Tar Heels (12–1) have eight Quad?1 chances, most on the road, including the two showdowns with No. 6 Duke (11–1). North Carolina’s ceiling depends on whether the guards can keep the turnovers down. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Kyan Evans Question, UNC Basketball's Strengths, Hubert Davis

Andrew Jones and David Sisk of TarHeel247 discuss UNC's point guard situation, Kyan Evans' game, Jarin Stevenson as the Tar Heels' backup five man, Hubert Davis trusting his players more, Increased switching with Seth Trimble, Carolina's defense, the upcoming ACC schedule, and more. (View Video)

Odd happenings on UNC’s campus in 2025

Tyler Hansbrough, a star UNC basketball player from 2005 to 2009, made a surprising resurgence in Carolina culture this year. Hansbrough co-taught a sports communication course in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. If becoming a visiting professor wasn't surprising enough, the former Tar Heel All-America competed in “The Dancing Tar Heels.” (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Basketball players want say in Smith Center debate

The Smith Center is aging and officials are discussing replacing it. While they were considering keeping the original building and renovating, the momentum seemed to be building toward moving the basketball team off campus. Apparently, this momentum was so strong that it came as a surprise to the former players and coaches of the Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Blog)

Ryan Gerard Flew Across 2 Oceans and 2 Seas. The Payoff was a Masters Invitation.

Ryan Gerard left his home in Florida on December 13 for a trip he never imagined taking this year. He returned home nine days and some 20,000 miles later after stops that included Italy on his way to a small island off the coast of Africa, and an eight-hour layover in Paris on the way back. Oh, and along the way he picked up an invitation to the Masters. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac's Importance, Bobby Petrino, Football Transfer Portal

UNC Basketball's ACC title hopes hinge on Luka Bogavac’s next step. Can he become a consistent difference-maker in ACC play? Plus, Isaac Schade discusses Seth Trimble’s race to 1,000 career points, what Bobby Petrino could bring as offensive coordinator, and the impact of QB Bryce Baker entering the transfer portal. (View Video)

LB Tomon Fox Waived By New York Giants

The New York Giants waived linebacker Tomon Fox from their 53-player roster Tuesday. The team signed Fox to the active roster on Monday ahead of the game against the Patriots. He played eight defensive snaps and 16 on special teams with one tackle. Fox has appeared in five games and made one start this season, his fourth season with the Giants. (NBC Sports)

How UNC's backcourt performed during the nonconference schedule

While the frontcourt duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar has drawn much of the attention for UNC Basketball's hot start, the backcourt has been instrumental, too. The guards have done an excellent job of finding their bigs in the paint while also making plays on the perimeter Here is a look at how the Tar Heels' backcourt has performed so far. (USA Today)

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