Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson On UNC Basketball's Early-Season Performance
In this edition of the
John Henson Podcast, the former Tar Heel and NBA forward is joined by 247Sports' Isaac Trotter to discuss North Carolina's play over the first few weeks of the college basketball season.
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Thu Nov 20
Tar Heel Offense Short On Answers, Time With Two Games Remaining
North Carolina ranks last in the ACC in yards per game and second-to-last in points per game. Nationally, the Tar Heels sit 123rd in scoring and 131st in total offense, resulting in either blowout losses or close losses with glaring missed opportunities.
Bill Belichick stated that a “combination” of issues has contributed to the inability to move the football. (
Inside Carolina)
Last Stand at Kenan: Gio Lopez, Will Hardy Set the Tone for Rivalry Week
North Carolina football players
Gio Lopez and
Will Hardy met with the media on Wednesday at the Kenan Football Center to field questions as the Tar Heels prepare to host Duke on Saturday afternoon. Rivalry games "mean more," and Lopez emphasizes wanting to win for UNC's seniors and teammates drawing upon his past rivalry experience. (
TarHeel247)
UNC, Other ACC Basketball Contenders Tap New International Talent Pipeline
The international floodgates have opened. Every single ACC basketball contender this season has at least one rotational player who previously played professional basketball in a foreign country. UNC’s key international player, of course, is 22-year-old guard
Luka Bogavac, from Montenegro. Bogavac currently ranks as the Tar Heels' fourth-leading scorer. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Drake Maye Is Becoming Exactly What The NFL Was Afraid Of
The New England Patriots found their next franchise quarterback, and the NFL should be terrified. In just his second season,
Drake Maye looks like the real deal, drawing
Josh Allen comparisons and leading New England back into contention. The Patriots have their identity again and it runs through No. 10.
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Thu Nov 20
No. 14 UNC Women's Basketball Faces First Road Test, Visits N.C. A&T Thursday
The No. 14 Tar Heels face their first true road test of the season, as UNC Women's Basketball makes the short trip to N.C. A&T on Thursday. Carolina looks to improve to 5-0 against the Aggies and win its sixth straight road opener.
Indya Nivar has the hot hand for the Tar Heels so far this season, posting double-figure scoring each game this season. (
GoHeels.com)
Thompsons Endow UNC Men's Golf Head Coaching Position
Like Carolina's men's golfers, Johnny and Tricia Thompson share a passion for the sport and for the Tar Heels. That passion led to a generous gift to the men's golf program from the Thompsons. Their support bridges the present and future by combining an annual gift to the program with an estate gift that endows the team's head coach position. (
GoHeels.com)
Belichick says team has addressed driving, other off-field issues around behavior
UNC has addressed its players’ driving and other off-the-field issues, even bringing in outside speakers, football coach
Bill Belichick said, after a WRAL Investigates report uncovered dozens of speeding charges and 10 reckless driving counts among football players. "Our conduct outside of the building, outside of the program, is important to us, and we stress that.” (
WRAL.com)
Victory Bell At Stake In Will Hardy's Kenan Stadium Finale
Saturday’s game gives safety
Will Hardy and the UNC Football team a chance to reclaim the Victory Bell from Duke. "My first three years here, it spent time in this facility, painted Carolina blue, and so we want to get that back and keep it here for the guys that are coming back next year and for recruits. That Victory Bell just looks better in this facility." (
Inside Carolina)
Bill Belichick sees NFL-level challenge in Duke QB Darian Mensah
Bill Belichick didn’t hesitate to identify the biggest challenge UNC faces against Duke: quarterback Darian Mensah, who reportedly is the highest-paid quarterback in the country and has put up the numbers to back it up. Mensah, a Tulane transfer, has thrown for 2,487 yards and 21 touchdowns this season while completing nearly 68% of his passes. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Players-Only Meeting
UNC Basketball sparks intrigue with a players-only meeting despite remaining undefeated. UNC’s 73-61 win over Navy reveals cracks late as a double-digit lead melts away, prompting
Seth Trimble, even sidelined by injury, to rally the team for accountability and stronger chemistry.
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Wed Nov 19
Caleb Wilson's 'No One Can Stop Me' Approach on Display
Thirty minutes after the final buzzer,
Caleb Wilson still couldn’t shake the frustration he felt. His tone slightly somber from his typically cheerful mood, the freshman forward expressed dissatisfaction with how he started the game and the way No. 18 North Carolina played. Ultimately, Wilson utilized his irritation to fuel a second-half scoring burst. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Bill Belichick Wednesday Pre-Duke Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Wednesday ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill.
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Wed Nov 19
Chansky’s Notebook: Sorry, We Miss You
Why do you think the Beat Duke Parade fizzled out? There may be a lot of reasons why college parades with whacky floats are things of the past. The Rose Bowl still has a parade, so does the Orange Bowl and other corporate-sponsored events. UNC once had an annual Homecoming Parade like almost every other big university in the country. (
Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill’s He’s Not Here Among The Athletic’s ‘Top 10 College Bars’ for 2025
A downtown Chapel Hill staple long known for its appeal to both UNC students, Tar Heel fans and visitors recently landed on a national list. The college football staff for The Athletic — a sports journalism magazine under the New York Times’ umbrella — named the 112 1/2 West Franklin Street bar He’s Not Here among its top 10 college bars for 2025. (
Chapelboro.com)