North Carolina Winning With Transition Basketball
UNC won the points off turnover 18-0 and the fast break battle against Georgia Tech:
Hubert Davis: "That was huge. Their number one way to score is in transition, whether it’s threes or being able to attack the basket, get to the free throw line, make layups and dunks, and so one of the things that I told them is, in transition, it’s all dictated by us." (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Men's Basketball moves up in NET rankings after blowout win over Georgia Tech
UNC Men's Basketball's NET ranking edged up to 25 after the No. 16 Tar Heels’ victory at Georgia Tech on Saturday, on a day when their NCAA resume took a hit. UNC was at 23 in the NET after the big win at Virginia but fell to 26 during their week off. They now have a quick turnaround before trying to avoid a Quad 2 loss against Syracuse on Monday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Luka Bogavac is Filling the Gaps Behind UNC's Top Scorers
UNC Basketball's top three scorers have been cemented for much of the season with
Caleb Wilson,
Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble. The lingering question has been who fills in behind them. At times, it's been Jarin Stevenson. Sometimes
Derek Dixon. The last two games, Luka Bogavac has been UNC's most consistent scoring option behind the trio. (
TarHeel247)
Video: UNC Women's Basketball - In Pursuit: Episode 4 - "It's Us"
Episode 4, “It's Us,” details the UNC Women's Basketball mindset shift after early losses in ACC play and how they have turned that shift into a 4-game win streak, sophomore guard
Lanie Grant's unique recruiting journey, and how her living situation has allowed her to assume a leadership role.
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Sun Feb 1
North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech Postgame Notes
The Tar Heels had 21 assists and two turnovers in Saturday's victory over Georgia Tech. The two turnovers equal UNC's all-time single-game record. The Tar Heels set a school record for fewest turnovers in consecutive games with six (four at Virginia and two at Georgia Tech).
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and set two UNC Basketball freshman records. (
GoHeels.com)
RJ Davis follows up triple-double with 45 points in G League
It might be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to call up
R.J. Davis to the NBA. Davis followed up scoring 30 points in a triple-double Thursday with 45 points Saturday in the South Bay Lakers’ 146-104 victory over Salt Lake City. After
Pete Nance scored 42 points in a G League game Jan. 11 for the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks called him up. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Former UNC coach Mack Brown thinks Drake Maye could go down as one of the best to ever play
Anyone that watched or covered
Drake Maye at North Carolina isn't surprised he's become a good NFL QB. Same goes for the man who coached him. "I'm just proud with all his success that he hasn't changed," former UNC head football coach
Mack Brown told WRAL. "He's the same person that we knew after those games when he was a redshirt freshman." (
WRAL Sports Fan)
Key stats for UNC basketball in win at Georgia Tech, including Tar Heels' frontcourt duo
Georgia Tech had two players 6-foot-9 or taller on the court against UNC, which dominated the interior with forward
Caleb Wilson and center
Henri Veesaar combining for 42 points and 18 rebounds against the overmatched Yellow Jackets. It was Wilson’s 15th game with 20 or more points, breaking a tie with
Tyler Hansbrough for UNC’s freshman record. (
USA Today)
Henri Veesaar rebounds from “wake-up” call at Virginia
A week after turning in season lows of seven points and one rebound,
Henri Veesaar answered with one of his most complete performances of the season Saturday, posting 20 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals in the Tar Heels’ win over Georgia Tech. Veesaar said the response started with an honest assessment of his impact in the previous game. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women’s Soccer Welcomes Nation's No. 1 Recruiting Class
UNC Women's Soccer and head Coach Damon Nahas announced the addition of 12 players to the incoming class of 2026. The future Tar Heels were ranked the no. 1 recruiting class by TopDrawerSoccer. Midfielder Scottie Antonucci will head to Chapel Hill from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif, where she was a 3-time ECNL All-American with Legends FC. (
GoHeels.com)
Super Bowl-bound Patriots follow in Mack Hollins' bare footsteps
It's the thick of summer training camp when a glass drops and shatters in the New England Patriots' cafeteria. A record scratch might as well ring out from the amps on the nearby practice field as the room comes to a standstill: Mack, wait. Don't go anywhere.
Mack Hollins hasn't consistently worn shoes in the past decade. He continues on with a smile. (
ESPN)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Megan Streicher
Megan Streicher from UNC Women's Golf joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to talk about growing up in South Africa, her journey to Chapel Hill, and her decision to return to North Carolina for her senior season.
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Sun Feb 1
Lucas: Peachy
In the aftermath of UNC 91-75 win over Georgia Tech, an unexpected UNC Basketball summit occurred in McCamish Pavilion. When
Caleb Wilson emerged from the locker room, he was greeted by
Kenny Smith and
Charlie Scott, both of whom had attended the game (Mitch Kupchak was also at the game) and made the walk to the visiting locker room. (
GoHeels.com)
Seth Trimble turns drives into daggers as Heels learn to close
Seth Trimble’s recent surge of success on strong drives to the basket hasn’t come out of nowhere. It has come from patience, repetition, and a clearer head, literally and figuratively, as the senior guard has become more efficient. In UNC’s 91–75 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday, Trimble finished with 18 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: North Carolina 91, Georgia Tech 75
View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 91-75 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday afternoon at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. (
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Sat Jan 31