UNC vs. VCU: TV info, stats, scouting Rams, keys to game, and notes
The Rams’ trademark is physical, extended pressure. Whether full-court heat or aggressive half-court switching, they force turnovers to create offense. UNC must get strong guard play and avoid the live-ball turnovers. VCU’s defensive style often sends multiple bodies at the ball. This opens opportunities for kick-out 3-pointers and baseline cuts. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Will Fans Turn Out For UNC Basketball's Tournament Appearance In Greenville?
If you go back to 2017, UNC was an NCAA Tournament one seed and Duke was a two seed playing in Greenville. When Duke took the court against South Carolina in the second round, a lot of Tar Heel fans in attendance played a big role in South Carolina pulling that upset. Do you see that same type of fan engagement in Greenville this week? (
Inside Carolina)
Former UNC RB Ty Chandler Signs With New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are signing former UNC and Minnesota Vikings running back
Ty Chandler. It's a one-year deal on the NFL minimum salary. Chandler, 28 in May, is seen as a potential home-run threat with a 40-yard dash time of 4.38 seconds. Chandler's best season came in 2023 when he rushed 102 times for 461 yards and three touchdowns. (
USA Today)
UNC Basketball among Top 10 most-watched men's games of 2025-26 regular season
North Carolina vs. Michigan State: Viewers: 6.5 million. Michigan State vs. UNC ranked as the second-most watched men’s college basketball game with 6.5 million viewers. Carolina at Duke: Viewers: 3.4 million. The rematch between Duke and UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium drew drew 3.4 million viewers, just trailing the first game between the teams. (
On3.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: The Reward
UNC Women's Basketball has won 13 of its last 15 games, including wins over tournament teams such as NC State, Virginia, and Duke. Coach
Courtney Banghart met with the media Monday and was rightfully proud of her team getting into this position for a second straight season despite losing more than 70 percent of its production from a year ago. (
Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Wilson's Jersey Heading to the Smith Center Rafters
The Associated Press has voted University of North Carolina's
Caleb Wilson a second-team All-America, ensuring that the freshman forward will join 54 other
honored Tar Heels in the rafters of the Dean E. Smith Center. Wilson is currently the first North Carolina men's basketball player ever to lead the team in points, rebounds, and assists per game. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Looks For Seth Trimble To Deliver In NCAA Tournament
UNC Basketball faces a win-or-go-home scenario as
Seth Trimble’s leadership,
Henri Veesaar’s inside dominance, and
Derek Dixon’s emergence at guard come into focus ahead of their NCAA Tournament clash with VCU. Can the Tar Heels break their 6-seed curse and push past the second round?
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Tue Mar 17
Former ACC referee Karl Hess shares Dean Smith stories
Karl Hess shared a couple of interesting
Dean Smith stories during a radio interview, offering a rare look at how the Hall of Fame coach interacted with officials and his heat-of-the-moment choices. The former ACC referee suggested he may have helped prevent then-UNC assistant
Phil Ford and Clemson coach Rick Barnes from going after each other. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Hubert Davis Tuesday Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Tuesday morning before he and his Tar Heels team boards the buses for Greenville, South Carolina to face the VCU Rams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
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Tue Mar 17
UNC Men’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Opponent Breakdown: VCU
No. 6 seed UNC Men's Basketball begins its NCAA Tournament journey Thursday in Greenville, S.C. when it faces No. 11 seed VCU in the first round. The Rams enter with a 27-7 record and 15-3 mark in the Atlantic 10. They defeated Dayton to win their second straight Atlantic 10 Tournament title. If you aren’t familiar with VCU, here’s a quick breakdown: (
Chapelboro.com)
Breaking Down Western Illinois and the Rest of UNC Women's Basketball’s NCAA Tournament Pod
UNC Women's Basketball learned its NCAA Tournament destination Sunday, earning the No. 4 seed in the Fort Worth Region and the opportunity to host the first two rounds at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels open the tournament against 13-seed Western Illinois on Friday at 5:30 p.m. (ESPNU). Western Illinois enters the Tournament with a 26-5 record. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Basketball's NCAA Tournament Approach: 'Two Games in Greenville'
"We’ve been invited to Greenville, South Carolina, to play in the tournament. It’s the only thing on our mind. We get an opportunity to play two games,"
Hubert Davis told his team Sunday after watching their tournament selection. "So in our preparation, our practice and our play, the only thing that we’re thinking about is, let’s win two games in Greenville." (
Inside Carolina)
What we learned from UNC Baseball's series sweep over Cal
UNC Baseball picked up a much-needed series victory at California over the weekend. Outfielder
Owen Hull went 6-for-12 at the plate with a double and five RBIs. The Tar Heels' pitching staff allowed only five runs on 23 hits with a .232 opponents’ batting average against a solid Cal lineup that was hitting .311 on the season entering the series. (
USA Today)
Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - Clemson Recap, UNC vs. VCU NCAA Tournament Preview, Fan Questions
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins
Jones Angell to talk about the Tar Heels' loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament, preview the upcoming matchup with VCU in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more.
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Tue Mar 17
Hubert Davis calls Monday’s practice 'spirited,' 'most competitive' Tar Heels have had
After a team dinner at his house Sunday to watch the bracket revealed, the mood shifted from celebration to motivation,
Hubert Davis said
Monday on his radio show. "They were ready to go. I think if I called practice [Sunday], we would have practiced at my house." The jump-start carried into Monday’s practice as players attacked drills with urgency. (
Tar Heel Tribune)