UNC Men's Basketball Set For VCU In NCAA First Round Thursday - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball is playing in the NCAA Tournament for the 55th time, the second-most appearances all-time. The Tar Heels are the six seed in the South Regional and begin play vs. No. 11 VCU on Thursday at 6:50 p.m., in Greenville, S.C. TNT will broadcast the game, and the winner will play the winner of No. 3 Illinois and No. 14 Penn on Saturday. (GoHeels.com)

Where Caleb Wilson Finished In College Basketball Freshman Impact Rankings

4. PF Caleb Wilson, UNC. Despite a pair of injuries that ended Caleb Wilson’s season, the freshman made his mark on college basketball. Wilson helped the Tar Heels earn 19 wins and sustain their place among the top 25 teams in the country. He led UNC in points, rebounds, steals, and blocked shots. And he finished No. 3 in NCAA Player Efficiency Rating. (On3.com)

UNC Playing To Quiet The Noise In NCAA Tournament

If North Carolina loses this first-round game in the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels would have lost three in a row in that scenario, there’s going to be a lot of conversation about the direction of this program moving forward. By winning this game, you alleviate a lot of that conversation and pressure and give yourself a chance to get to the Sweet 16. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women's Basketball Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference Video and Transcript

Here is the complete transcript and video from No. 15-ranked North Carolina Women's Basketball’s press conference on Thursday with Coach Courtney Banghart and seniors Indya Nivar and Nyla Harris before the Tar Heels’ first round NCAA tournament game on Friday against Western Illinois. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Caleb Wilson’s Rafters Dream Becomes Reality at UNC as He Helps from Sideline

Caleb Wilson learned Tuesday that he earned Associated Press Second-Team All-America honors, meeting the criteria for a Tar Heel to have his number permanently honored. He is the second freshman in UNC history to earn the distinction, and he did it in seven fewer games than Tyler Hansbrough. "Seeing that happen was really big for me," Wilson said. (TarHeel247)

This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes: Pitching, Defense Highlight Streak

UNC Baseball's win over UNCG on Wednesday pushed the Tar Heel win streak to six, with ACC power Louisville coming to Boshamer Stadium for a three-game series starting Friday. Coach Scott Forbes joined Tommy Ashley for their weekly conversation, highlighting outfield defense, pitching, and the emergence of freshman pitcher Caden Glauber. (Inside Carolina)

UNC forward Jarin Stevenson and his family bring a world of experience to Chapel Hill

When you play for UNC, the Smith center is always open. "Let's start with the three warm up series," Jarod Stevenson said as his son, Jarin, finished stretching. It was a little after 9:00 p.m., the second practice for the UNC forward. Jarin Stevenson practices once with his team and again with his family. Parents know best when they both played basketball. (WRAL.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Recalibrating

Hubert Davis is no stranger to the stakes of the NCAA Tournament, and said he’s been careful to not let his team get too wound up. Last week, he brought his players to a driving range to let the team relax. Perhaps it was that release of tension which contributed to Carolina’s rugged practice. Davis hopes the Tar Heels can focus on their new season. (Chapelboro.com)

What to know about UNC basketball’s first-round March Madness opponent

The Rams, who carry a six-game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament, have won 16 of their last 17 games. VCU is 15th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage, knocking down 36.7% of its shots. Terrence Hill Jr., Jadrian Tracey and Nyk Lewis have attempted at least 125 shots from beyond the arc, with each of them making at least 35%. (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Game Day! UNC Basketball Takes On VCU in NCAA Tournament

UNC Basketball gears up for March Madness, determined to rebound from a tough ACC Tournament loss to Clemson. Can Seth Trimble and company rediscover their winning edge against VCU? Isaac Schade and Bill Robinson break down the Tar Heels’ path forward. (View Video)

UNC's Derek Dixon and High School Best Friend Nyk Lewis To Meet in NCAA Tournament

Derek Dixon and Nyk Lewis have been best friends since high school. They spoke every week this season, keeping up across separate college paths—Dixon at UNC, Lewis at VCU. But this week? Silence. No calls. No words. Selection Sunday had thrown them into a scenario neither could have imagined. Lewis texted a photo of the bracket on his TV to Dixon. (TarHeel247)

UNC vs. VCU Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Face Rams in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The Rams enter March Madness after winning their third Atlantic 10 title in four years. With a second place, 15-3 regular-season conference record, VCU defeated Dayton, 70-62, in the conference title game to earn its 12th trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2010. The Rams finished the season winning 16 of their last 17 games to improve to 27-7. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson experiencing 'way more highs than lows' despite injury

All smiles in the locker room and on the court in Greenville, South Carolina as UNC Basketball continued preparation for VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Caleb Wilson encouraged teammates from the baseline, attempted shots from everywhere with his left hand, and signed autographs for fans as best he could with his right hand. (MSN.com)

VCU Pre-UNC Press Conference Video and Transcript

Video and complete transcript from VCU’s press conference on Wednesday with head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. and players Terrence Hill Jr., Jordan Tillery, Lazar Djokovic, and Brandon Jennings ahead of the Rams’ first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against North Carolina on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Luka Bogavac's Newest Acclimation Phase is Learning about March Madness

Luka Bogavac knew a little bit about the NCAA Tournament before arriving in Chapel Hill from Montenegro. He was familiar with UNC's basketball brand. That truly is worldwide. The NCAA Tournament, however, was a bit different for the 6-foot-6 Tar Heel guard. It bears little structural resemblance to what he experienced last season in the Adriatic League. (TarHeel247)

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