Pick and roll key for Tar Heels vs. NC State

Posted Jan 8, 2019
NC State's Markell Johnson gave North Carolina fits as the ball handler on pick-and-roll action last season in Chapel Hill, and you can be sure both coaching staffs have emphasized that aspect in preparation for this game. UNC’s front line will have to do a better job hedging against the screen and getting back into position against the roll than they have much of this season. (Wilson Times)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

North Carolina vs. Virginia Basketball Preview: Cavaliers Present Big Road Challenge for Tar Heels
At third in the ACC standings, Virginia is off to its best start since the 2018-19 season. The Cavaliers have done so with a 4-2...
Fri Jan 23, 2026

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts calls fervent Smith Center debate 'a positive'
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the potential relocation or renovation of the Smith Center this week - and that's putting it lightly. While...
Fri Jan 23, 2026

No. 22 UNC at No. 14 Virginia: TV info, stats, scouting Cavaliers, keys to game, and notes
Virginia will likely pack the lane and help aggressively on Caleb Wilson and the post game. UNC’s guards and wings must be ready to knock...
Fri Jan 23, 2026

Three keys for North Carolina to upset Virginia
Virginia presents a far stiffer challenge than Notre Dame. The Cavaliers are highly efficient on offense, averaging 84 points per game, and they remain defined...
Fri Jan 23, 2026