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Antawn Jamison, other top UNC basketball performances to remember at Smith Center

North Carolina Men's Basketball is one win shy of notching victory No. 500 at the Smith Center, with a record of 499-90 in games at the Chapel Hill venue named for the program’s late legendary coach . As UNC closes in on its 500th victory at the site, here are 10 of the top Tar Heel performances since the Smith Center opened in 1986. (MSN.com)

Rebounding Breakdown Key in UNC Women's Basketball's Latest Loss

UNC Women's Basketball stayed within reach of Stanford nearly the entire game Sunday at Carmichael Arena. When the game demanded physicality, toughness, and discipline on the glass, however, the Tar Heels came up short, falling 77-71. "We missed 12 free throws, got outrebounded by 12, and had 15 turnovers," UNC Coach said. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - Retention of Top Talent Key for UNC Football's Success

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the news that UNC wide receiver has re-signed with the Tar Heels football program, the importance of retention of top players for team chemistry and cohesion in the transfer portal era, and more. (View Video)

Parker Wolfe, Ethan Strand Ready For Cross Country World Championships

UNC cross country alumni and Ethan Strand will represent Team USA at the 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Jan. 10 in Tallahassee, Fla. Wolfe, the current U.S. champion, is running in the 10k portion of the championships, while Strand is part of the mixed relay. The races will be broadcast on NBC/Peacock. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Kenny Williams

Former North Carolina guard and 2017 national champion joins and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider podcast to discuss this season's Tar Heel basketball team, what he's doing now, and much more. (View Video)

Hubert Davis explains why UNC is switching more on defense this season

There’s one big difference between the defensive philosophies of and . Williams preferred that defenders fight through screens and stick with their assigned man. Davis is more willing to switch, even at the risk of mismatches. With a taller, more versatile lineup this season, No. 17 UNC has leaned into the tactic more frequently. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jordan Shipp is Back; UNC's Top Wideout Re-Signs

UNC's leading receiver is staying in Chapel Hill. The football program announced Tuesday that Shipp has re-signed with the team for 2026. In his second season with the program, Shipp recorded 60 catches for 671 yards and six touchdowns, leading UNC wideouts in each respective category, and earning Honorable Mention All-ACC. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Adds Texas A&M Quarterback Transfer Miles O'Neill

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the addition of Texas A&M transfer quarterback Miles O'Neill. O'Neill will have three seasons of eligibility left and was recruited to College Station by UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. O'Neill saw limited action for the Aggies his first two seasons at A&M. (View Video)

90-year-old Triad neurosurgeon ‘finally’ earns UNC undergraduate degree

Dr. David L. Kelly Jr. says this moment is a dream come true. “I’m finally getting my undergraduate degree because I lacked one course by 3 hours,” said Dr. Kelly. Kelly says, despite being one class shy of earning a UNC undergraduate degree in Chemistry in Spring of 1955, he was still accepted into the accelerated program at UNC’s School of Medicine. (FOX 8 WGHP)

UNC Football Places Three On CSC Academic All-District Team

North Carolina's , and have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, be at least a sophomore, and must compete in 90 percent of games or start in at least 66 percent of games. (GoHeels.com)

Open Week Offers UNC Basketball Time to Focus on Defensive Issues

With no midweek game on the schedule ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Wake Forest, North Carolina plans to treat the coming days as an open week of sorts. On Monday, outlined several defensive shortcomings the SMU offense exposed, and explained how the team is looking to address them with the benefit of extra practice time. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Smith Center's Foundations

Forty years minus eight days comes at the right time. The Tar Heels have won 499 games at the Smith Center since it opened Jan. 18, 1986. They can make it No. 500 Saturday against Wake Forest. Their next chance will be against Notre Dame on Jan. 21. Dubbed the “Dean Dome” after the groundbreaking in 1982, its namesake was already a living legend. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson's Maturity, Football Transfer Portal

’s maturity and competitive fire shine after a viral crossover incident vs. SMU's Boopie Miller. Can Wilson’s resolve and chip-on-the-shoulder attitude lift UNC against Wake Forest? Also, ’s surprise departure to the transfer portal shakes up UNC's quarterback competition. (View Video)

Hubert Davis Reflects on SMU Loss, Defensive Issues

said the advantage of not playing a midweek game is that his team has the chance to practice rather than solely preparing for an opponent. "There are times you have to get back to drills you've done earlier in the season. We did it today and (will) the rest of the week to make sure everyone understands what we need to do on the defensive end." (TarHeel247)

Hubert Davis defends positionless approach amid UNC point guard questions

"I'm not a point guard, shooting guard, small forward type of coach," UNC Basketball coach said Monday during his weekly radio show at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery. "I don't believe in that. That's just how this generation communicates. That's not the way I grew up. You were a basketball player. You were a guard or you were a big." (MSN.com)
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