North Carolina vs. Kentucky Postgame Notes

Posted Dec 17, 2023
R.J. Davis scored 27 points. Davis has led UNC in scoring the last six games, becoming the first player to lead Carolina in scoring in six straight games since Justin Jackson in 2016-17. Davis is the fourth Tar Heel to score 26 or more points in five or more straight games, joining Charlie Scott (1970), Bobby Lewis (1966), and Lennie Rosenbluth (1957). (GoHeels.com)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Three takeaways from UNC’s 97-83 loss to SMU in ACC road opener
While Seth Trimble’s 22 points against SMU may have been the lone highlight from Saturday, the rest of UNC's backcourt struggled. No other guard scored...
Sun Jan 4, 2026

Art’s Angle: An Awakening
If SMU shoots like they did on Saturday, it could be a sign that their men’s basketball program is awakening in its new conference as...
Sun Jan 4, 2026

UNC basketball one win away from Smith Center milestone
Since 1986, the Smith Center has been the proud home of the North Carolina basketball program. Not only has it served as home, but has...
Sun Jan 4, 2026

Hubert Davis on Loss to SMU: 'It Goes Back to Defense'
Simply put, North Carolina’s 97-83 loss to SMU on Saturday was its worst defensive performance of the season to date. It was probably also the...
Sun Jan 4, 2026