Three things to watch in UNC Basketball’s road game against Syracuse

The great thing about basketball season, at least until the NCAA Tournament, is that even when you have a bad game there’s another one around the corner. That’s the case for the Tar Heels as they go back on the road and put Tuesday’s loss to NC State behind them. Here are three things we are looking for Saturday when the Tar Heels meet the Orange. (Tar Heel Blog)

Henri Veesaar Expected to Return to Practice, Questionable for Saturday

North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is expected to return to practice in a limited fashion Friday, but his status is still uncertain ahead of Saturday's game at Syracuse. "Had an individual workout yesterday. He's planning on participating in practice today; limited basis. But he is still questionable. So, we'll have to see how practice goes," Davis said Friday. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heel Forward James Brown Has Surgery, Out For The Season

North Carolina sophomore forward James Brown is out for the rest of the season, Tar Heels' Coach Hubert Davis said on Friday ahead of UNC's game at Syracuse on Saturday. Davis said the 6-foot-10 native of Aurora, IL, had surgery on his right foot on Wednesday and will not play again this season. Brown saw action in only nine games this season. (TarHeel247)

Video: Hubert Davis Friday Pre-Syracuse Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Friday to discuss the No. 16 Tar Heels' road matchup against the Syracuse Orange on Saturday, the injury statuses of Henri Veesaar and James Brown, and more. (View Video)

No. 16 UNC Basketball at Syracuse: TV info, stats, scouting Orange, keys to game, and notes

Without Caleb Wilson and likely without Henri Veesaar vs. Syracuse, UNC can’t depend on traditional post scoring. Zayden High and Jarin Stevenson must provide rim runs, screen-setting, offensive rebounding, and vertical defense. Collective rebounding, especially from guards, is essential. UNC should look to score before Syracuse’s defense is set. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Needs Jarin Stevenson, Zayden High to Dominate Syracuse Rematch

UNC Basketball battles injuries and inconsistency as they seek redemption in a crucial ACC rematch at Syracuse on Saturday. With Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar sidelined, can Jarin Stevenson and Zayden High rise to the challenge and help the Tar Heels maintain their NCAA Tournament hopes? (View Video)

Tar Heel Basketball Great Doug Moe Passes Away At Age 87

Doug Moe, a first-team All-America forward as a Tar Heel in the 1960-61 season, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17 at age 87. Moe was a two-time All-ACC pick, averaging 20.4 points and 14 rebounds in 1961 and 10.6 boards per game in his career. He was a 3-time All-Star in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and NBA head coach for 15 seasons. (GoHeels.com)

Will Seth Trimble, UNC Basketball show progress at Syracuse? Prediction, preview

The show must go on and the UNC Basketball schedule isn’t slowing down. Despite injuries to Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, the Tar Heels have to figure out a way forward at Syracuse on Saturday. Prediction: UNC 78, Syracuse 73. Following an embarrassing showing at NC State, the Tar Heels should be fired up to show they can play better. (MSN.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: An Early Test For UNC Baseball

One of the most unique series on the college baseball calendar gets underway Friday as UNC and ECU open their three-game, three-ballpark series in Greenville. Game 2 will be at Durham Bulls Athletic Park Saturday, and Game 3 in Chapel Hill on Sunday. This arrangement, with two games on campus and one at a neutral site, is entering its third season. (Chapelboro.com)

Why UNC Basketball's Matchup Saturday At Syracuse Matters, A Lot

UNC's loss at NC State, as bad as it was, only counts as one loss. It was a game State was going to be favored in regardless of who played. You don’t want to lose those games, but it’s not more detrimental to where you are in the ACC standings. But if you lose this game Saturday at Syracuse, now you’re bringing a lot of other teams into the mix. (Inside Carolina)

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse Opens Home Slate With Ohio St. Friday

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse plays its home opener against Ohio St. at Dorrance Field on Friday at 1:30 p.m. The 2-0 Tar Heels will face off against the Buckeyes, who are 2-1 on the season. Carolina holds an 11-1 advantage in the all-time series including a 3-0 record in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels' matchup with the Buckeyes will be broadcast on ACCNX. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. NC State basketball recap, Syracuse preview, Brady Manek joins

UNC was embarrassed by NC State in Raleigh on Tuesday (4:18) and now looks to regroup against the Syracuse Orange on Saturday (22:24). Next, former UNC sharp-shooting forward Brady Manek joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to catch us up on the latest in his life and basketball career (27:53). (Listen To Podcast)

No. 10 UNC Baseball To Take On East Carolina In Three-Site Series

UNC Baseball is set for its annual home-neutral-home series with East Carolina beginning Friday in Greenville at 5:00 p.m. It's the third season of the new format, with UNC leading 4-2. Carolina won both games in Chapel Hill, once in the neutral site, and once in Greenville. 2025's faceoff with the Pirates was pretty one-sided in favor of the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - State of UNC Basketball with Brendan Marks

The Athletic’s Brendan Marks joins Big Hitters Only to discuss UNC Basketball without Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, what the remainder of the season could look like, the future of Hubert Davis, roster construction, the transfer portal, and the ebbs and flows of the Davis era in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Four Tar Heels Honored With ACC Postgraduate Scholarship Recognition

Awarded by the ACC, UNC Gymnastics' Gwen Fink and Men's Cross Country/Track & Field's Trevor Paschall are among 32 selected as the 2026 Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship recipients. In addition, Keaton Vo from Men's Golf and Reese Brantmeier from Women's Tennis were named to the 2026 ACC Excellence Award List. (GoHeels.com)

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