North Carolina vs. Wake Forest Postgame Notes

Posted Jan 11, 2026
It was North Carolina's 500th win in the Smith Center. UNC is 500-90 in 41 seasons in the Smith Center, including 259-71 against ACC opponents. Henri Veesaar led UNC with 25 points. It was his fifth career 20-point game and fourth this season. The 25 points were one off his career-high 26 against ETSU. Jayden Young scored a season-high 12 points. (GoHeels.com)

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