Repeated slow starts confounding Tar Heels

Slow starts have become a troubling trend that UNC can’t shake. The Tar Heels have been a good second-half team most of the season, but couldn’t find the rhythm Monday against Miami. The lack of intensity and focus early in games is a persistent problem that the Tar Heels will have to fix, and they certainly couldn’t solve the Hurricanes’ defense. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What Is UNC Basketball's Identity?

24 games into the season, UNC Basketball seems to be still searching for answers. What is this Tar Heel team's identity? One of the realities is that North Carolina has a decently high ceiling, but the floor seems to be lower than we wish it was. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Desperation

In the aftermath of a big celebration, it’s not unusual to feel sluggish, depleted, or just a bit off. When you add to the equation a 700-mile plane ride, as the Tar Heels experienced on their way to face the Hurricanes, things can get even more complicated. Sure enough, Miami beat UNC 75-66. This “hangover” phenomenon is not unique to UNC. (Chapelboro.com)

Drake Maye had injection for shoulder before Super Bowl

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he received a pain-killing injection for his injured right throwing shoulder before the team's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Maye, who was emotional after the game, was asked how his shoulder felt, and he said: "I shot it up, so not much feeling. It was good to go, and it felt all right." (ESPN)

UNC Men's Lacrosse Trio Named To Tewaaraton Award Watch List

The UNC Men's Lacrosse trio of Owen Duffy, Dominic Pietramala, and Brady Wambach have been named to the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Watch List, the Tewaaraton Foundation announced Tuesday evening. The preeminent honor in college lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female lacrosse player in the United States. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson’s Off Night and Hand Wrap Fuel Uncertainty

Caleb Wilson finished with 12 points against Miami in his lowest output of the season. He had several explosive plays, with three blocks and a big dunk, but there were larger reasons for concern following Tuesday’s loss. The consistent motor and emotional spark seemed to be missing on this night, and most importantly there’s the matter of his left hand. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Tennis Dominates UNC Asheville and UNCG

UNC Men's Tennis picked up a pair of dominating, non-conference wins by beating UNC Asheville, 4-0, and UNCG, 5-0 in a doubleheader on Tuesday on the Cone-Kenfield Indoor Courts at the Chewning Tennis Center. Without losing a set in either match, the Tar Heels improved to 5-2 this season. UNC Asheville dropped to 2-1 while UNCG fell to 0-4. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Falls Flat at Miami

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's losing performance in Miami on Tuesday, the Tar Heels' poor start, poor shooting, poor post play, and how North Carolina can find consistency from half to half and game to game. (View Video)

North Carolina Knew it Was Coming and Still Couldn't Stop Miami in Paint

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis pinpointed Miami's interior play on Monday — one day before the game — as one of its key strengths. "Their persistence and ability to be able to dominate points in the paint through post, penetration, (and) offensive rebounds (are huge)," Davis told the media. A day later, the Hurricanes scored 46 points in the paint. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: Who They Are

The way Miami beat Carolina wasn't surprising. They made 26 two-point field goals (Carolina made 17). Nineteen of their 29 field goals were layups or dunks. They attempted just 13 three-pointers and made only three. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They went to the free throw line 23. In other words, Miami was exactly who they always are. (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels can’t match Miami’s energy, falter on defense, rebounding

One game after beating Duke, it never happened for North Carolina at Miami. Hubert Davis tried several lineup combinations, but poor defense and rebounding continued in a 75-66 loss to the Hurricanes. Caleb Wilson missing 6 1/2 second-half minutes, returning with his left hand and wrist heavily wrapped, then sitting out the last 1:43, didn’t help. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: Miami 75, North Carolina 66

View the complete box score from the No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels' 75-66 loss to the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Coral Gables, Florida. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-Miami Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 11 Tar Heels' 75-66 loss to the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Coral Gables, Florida. (View Video)

Video: UNC Players Post-Miami Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina center Henri Veesaar, forward Jarin Stevenson, and guard Kyan Evans speak with the media following the No. 11 Tar Heels' 75-66 loss to the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday night. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. Miami Rapid Reactions

Second half offensive struggles torpedoed North Carolina on the road, as the Tar Heels lost 75-66 at Miami while shooting 26.5% in the final 20 minutes. The UNC bench poured in 19 first-half points, including eight for Kyan Evans in eight minutes and six for Luka Bogavac. Four of UNC's live-ball turnovers led directly to eight points for the Hurricanes. (GoHeels.com)

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