Dean Dome Energy New For Most Tar Heels, And They Loved It

Posted Dec 2, 2021
Given what the Tar Heels experienced in their cavernous home arena last season, in which fans were only allowed in for the final two home games and at 15 percent capacity (3,263), the near-filled Smith Center was busting at the seams Wednesday against Michigan. It wasn’t lost on the players, either. At times, they appeared to play to the crowd. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

UNC Working to Reschedule RJ Davis' Jersey Ceremony
After R.J. Davis' jersey celebration was canceled Monday due to severe weather that affected travel plans, North Carolina is exploring options to reschedule the ceremony,...
Wed Feb 25, 2026

Tar Heels Playing With Fire At Free Throw Line
When asked what the Tar Heels can do to close out games better, Henri Veesaar laughed and said, "Make some free throws. That would help."...
Wed Feb 25, 2026

New arena $20 million less, but Bubba Cunningham says emotional factors complicate decision
If the decision to renovate the Smith Center or build a new arena for UNC's basketball teams were purely financial, it would be easy. Athletics...
Wed Feb 25, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble’s New Mindset
UNC Basketball has surged as Seth Trimble’s aggressive play sparks postseason hopes. Can Trimble’s transformation carry UNC past rivals and into the ACC elite with...
Wed Feb 25, 2026