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UNC Basketball vs. Stanford Preview and Prediction

Stanford has the tools to give UNC problems. The Cardinal upset Louisville and beat a good Virginia Tech team, and they have one of the best players in the country in guard Ebuka Okorie. Okorie averages 22.1 points per game, second in the ACC and eighth nationally. The Tar Heels have struggled to slow opposing star guards in their last two outings. (USA Today)

Video: UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Previews 2026 Tar Heels

On this episode of ACC Baseball Etc., North Carolina baseball head coach joins D1Baseball's Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart to preview the 2026 Diamond Heels. (View Video)

Linda Ullmark Signs With Houston Dash

The Houston Dash announced the signing of midfielder Linda Ullmark through the 2029 season. Ullmark joins Houston following a decorated college career at the University of North Carolina, where she played a key role in the program’s 2024 NCAA Women's Soccer National Championship run. She was named to the NCAA Tournament All-Tournament Team. (Houston Dash)

UNC Basketball Identifying Alarming Defensive Patterns

is well aware of the concerning defensive trends that have surfaced for North Carolina over the past two games. During Monday's radio show, the Tar Heels' coach identified two key issues that have plagued UNC defensively in its last two outings. What appeared to be a one-off performance against SMU has developed into a troubling pattern. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Building Depth

The transfer portal is not helping most schools. The can’t-miss prospects want to win championships and make the most money, which is why left UNC for defending national champion Ohio State and went to another Big Ten power Penn State. Not even playing for legendary could keep them in Chapel Hill. (Chapelboro.com)

Three things to watch as UNC Basketball heads to Stanford

North Carolina Basketball travels to California this week to face off against Stanford on Wednesday and then will make their way to Berkeley to take on Cal. While they avoided having to travel out west last season, they were not as lucky this time around. Let’s look at three things to watch for for this first Bay Area Contest. 1. ’s Freshman Wall. (Tar Heel Blog)

Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - UNC vs. Notre Dame Recap, Miami and FSU Previews

UNC Women's Basketball coach discusses Sunday's game against Notre Dame, her excitement over her team's academic success, the progress of some of the Tar Heels' developing players and bench leaders, this week's games against Miami and Florida State, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Offers PG Beckham Black, Basketball Heads To California

The Tar Heels offered class of 2027 5-star point guard , brother of NBA player , and are eyeing a potential trio from powerhouse Southeastern Prep. Isaac Schade also breaks down UNC Basketball's upcoming road trip to Stanford and Cal, revealing why sweeping both squads is a rare feat. (View Video)

Luka Bogavac’s struggles put UNC’s European import under the microscope

was supposed to be North Carolina’s sharpshooting star. But since ACC play tipped off, Bogavac has struggled. He’s 2-for-13 from the field and has scored just eight points in ACC play, all against SMU. In the Tar Heels' last outing, he went 0-for-4 with a steal and an assist. It was the third time in five games he failed to make a field goal. (USA Today)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Halfway Home, Henri Veesaar's Impact

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the first half of UNC's basketball season, how the metrics do not match up with the record, what these numbers could mean for the Tar Heels when March rolls around, 's impact, and more. (View Video)

Tar Heels in pros: Caleb Love makes history with 3-point output; Pete Nance scores 42

is performing well ahead of the usual expectations for an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract, and the perimeter shots just keep falling. Love had one of the biggest games in the last week among Tar Heels, along with a 42-point night from Pete Nance, a crazy rebounding week for , and a solid return to action for . (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jaydon Young's Confidence, Preparation Pay Off for UNC Basketball

finished Saturday’s win over Wake Forest with 12 points off the UNC bench, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. "We don’t win the game without him," said afterwards. Saturday’s spark off the bench offered Tar Heel fans the first significant glimpse of what the Virginia Tech transfer can provide. (Inside Carolina)

Where UNC Football Stands at Defensive Tackle

Entering the transfer portal window, UNC's defensive tackles were shaping up to be one of the Tar Heels' biggest areas of strength. With C.J. Mims, , , , and Xavier Lewis, the group looked well-positioned for 2026. Nearly two weeks after the transfer portal opened, however, the group took two big hits. (TarHeel247)

Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - UNC vs. Wake Forest Recap, California Road Swing, Fan Questions

North Carolina head men's basketball coach joins from the Tar Heel Sports Network to talk about UNC's win over Wake Forest, preview upcoming matchups at Stanford and Cal, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Betting on Brilliance: What Bobby Petrino brings to UNC Football

UNC hired one of the most notable, yet controversial, figures in college football over the past 25 years as its new offensive coordinator: Bobby Petrino. While Petrino’s controversial past is well documented, it’s also worth noting he produces results wherever he goes. The Tar Heels need them after finishing with one of the worst offenses in the FBS in 2025. (USA Today)
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January 13, 1964
UNC's Billy Cunningham scores 40 points and has 28 rebounds in a 97-88 win over Maryland in Chapel Hill, one of the Kangaroo Kid’s 40 consecutive double-doubles.
January 13, 1975
The UNC women's basketball program plays its first varsity game in school history, defeating NC State 74-47 in Raleigh.
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