Video: UNC Players Post-ETSU Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina guard
Kyan Evans, forward
Caleb Wilson, and center
Henri Veesaar speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 77-58 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night at the Smith Center.
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Henri Veesaar’s career night leads No. 12 North Carolina over ETSU, 77-58
Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points to power No. 12 North Carolina to a 77-58 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday. Veesaar shot 10-of-11 from the floor and pulled down eight rebounds for the Tar Heels.
Caleb Wilson added 20 points and eight rebounds for UNC. Carolina opened the second half with a 9-2 run to take a 15-point lead. (
Associated Press)
North Carolina Sails Past ETSU In Second Half For Win No. 10
The No. 12 Tar Heels continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, earning their 10th win of the season. North Carolina handled East Tennessee State, leaving the Smith Center with a 77-58 victory to advance to 10-1.
Henri Veesaar delivered a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Caleb Wilson contributed 20 points and eight rebounds. (
Inside Carolina)
No. 12 UNC Men's Basketball Hosting ETSU Tuesday Night - Pregame Notes
The No. 12 Tar Heels (9-1) host ETSU (8-3) in the finale of a three-game homestand on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network. UNC and ETSU have one common opponent this season: Central Arkansas. The Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas, 94-54, on Nov. 3, while ETSU beat Central Arkansas, 80-57, on Nov. 29. (
GoHeels.com)
North Carolina Football’s 2026 ACC Opponents Announced
The ACC announced UNC Football's eight-game league schedule Tuesday, headlined by four home matchups and four road games. The Tar Heels host Louisville, Miami, NC State and Syracuse, while traveling to Clemson, Duke, Pitt and Virginia in ACC action. Carolina will play Louisville for the first time since 2017 and Miami for the first time since 2023. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC, Georgia Sign Home-And-Home Basketball Series
The Georgia Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels have agreed to a home-and-home series over the next three basketball seasons in 2026 and 2028. Georgia will travel to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina on Friday, Nov. 13 next season. The Tar Heels will return the game in Athens on a date to be determined during November or December 2028. (
Georgia Athletics)
Past UNC Basketball Greats Helping Henri Veesaar Excel In Present
Henri Veesaar committed to UNC in April from the transfer portal, aiming to cement himself as the next great Tar Heel big man. "I knew they have had a whole bunch of players that have gotten to the NBA and they have had a great culture of winning and that was a big part,"
Veesaar said Monday during his appearance on
Hubert Davis’ radio show. (
Inside Carolina)
Four Tar Heels Receive All-America Field Hockey Recognition
Four North Carolina field hockey players have earned All-America honors from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Ryleigh Heck led the way by receiving first team recognition while Charly Bruder, Sietske Brüning, and Dani Mendez were selected for the second team. The group pushes the program's All-America count up to 128 total awards. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble Watch Begins, UNC vs. ETSU Preview
Seth Trimble nears his return for UNC Basketball ahead of the Tar Heels' showdown with ETSU. Can Carolina’s defense overcome ETSU’s efficient scorers Cam Morris, Brian Taylor, and Blake Barkley? Host Isaac Schade discusses Trimble’s recovery, the battle for backcourt minutes, and more.
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Chansky’s Notebook: Coaching Cuts
Bill Belichick has fired two assistant football coaches, and UNC has agreed to pay the $2 million remaining on Freddie Kitchens' and Mike Priefer's combined guaranteed contracts. Offensive coordinator Kitchens presided over the 129th (of 134) total offenses in college football. Priefer's special teams units were in the top half of only one ACC stat category. (
Chapelboro.com)
Jonathan Powell Wants to Shoot, Defend, and Help UNC Basketball Win Games
UNC shooting guard
Jonathan Powell has made a 3-pointer in eight of ten games, and Saturday was the fourth time he's hit multiple threes in a game. "I know the work I put in every day after practice, before practice, late at night. So, just coming with the same mindset and confidence each game. I'm going to do whatever it takes to help my team win." (
TarHeel247)
Podcast: Courtney Banghart Show - Lessons from Louisville, Taliyah Henderson interview
UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart discusses the Tar Heels' ACC opener against Louisville, lessons from the game, the final two non-conference games, and her passion for skiing. Plus, listener questions and
Taliyah Henderson joins to talk about her recent success, confidence, her journey to Carolina, and more.
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Tue Dec 16
North Carolina vs. East Tennessee State Preview: Tar Heels Aim for Better Effort
Looking at ETSU: The Buccaneers face UNC coming off a one-point loss to Austin Peay, 76-75, on Friday. The recent result is ETSU’s third loss of the season, with two others at the hands of Dayton (88-71) and Presbyterian (68-64). However, the Bucs are 7-0 at home, and KenPom currently predicts ETSU to be favored in every SoCon game this season. (
Inside Carolina)
ETSU at No. 12 UNC: How to watch, stats, comparisons, notes
ETSU was picked fourth in the Southern Conference after going 19–13 last season, but its 115 KenPom ranking leads the league. Junior North Florida transfer Jaylen Smith, a 5–11, 175-pound guard, is a Southern Conference Preseason First Team pick, but has come off the bench in all but three games. He averages 9.8 points and 2.3 steals per game. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - Smith Center Decision Looms for UNC Basketball
Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina discusses the looming decision on the Smith Center's future at UNC. Renovations, locations, and capacity debates have gone on for years when it comes to the aging legendary arena. Those making the decisions are ready to move forward. Barnes outlines the details and the timeline.
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