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Video: The Story Behind Caleb Wilson and the Boozers

An interesting storylines entering the UNC vs. Duke basketball game Saturday is the relationship between Tar Heel star freshman and Blue Devils star freshman . David Sisk covered their AAU games together and discusses why Wilson took the role he did with Boozer's AAU team. (View Video)

Three things to watch as UNC Basketball hosts Duke

Saturday marks the actual start of the college basketball season for a lot of people. It is, of course, Carolina vs Duke Round 1. It’s the best rivalry in college basketball if not all of sports, and it has delivered some of the most iconic moments in the sport. You don’t really need to hype this anymore, so let’s just skip right ahead to three things to watch. (Tar Heel Blog)

Henri Veesaar Named To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Midseason Watch List

North Carolina's is one of 10 centers named to the 2025–26 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award Midseason Watch List. This prestigious honor recognizes the top centers in men's college basketball. The Midseason Watch List will be narrowed to five finalists in mid-March. The winner will be announced ahead of the Final Four. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson grounded but excited for first UNC vs. Duke game, ready to be 'villain'

has been waiting for this week for a long time, even if he didn’t always say it out loud. The first North Carolina vs. Duke basketball game on your schedule isn’t just another matchup. It’s a moment that you grow up hearing about, watching on TV, imagining yourself inside. And for Wilson, it was part of the dream before he wore Carolina blue. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC vs. Duke Matters More

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the UNC vs. Duke basketball rivalry over the years, the intensity that few games can match, key players, the importance of winning for both teams, and the Tar Heels trying to avoid a 4-game losing streak in the series. (View Video)

Building the ultimate UNC-Duke combined starting five

UNC and Duke will play its first of two meetings Saturday at the Smith Center. The rivalry between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils has featured some of the greatest basketball players the sport has ever seen. For fun, I put together a combined starting five from the two programs, but narrowing it down to just five players was nearly impossible. (USA Today)

Know Before You Go: ESPN College GameDay At UNC

ESPN College GameDay will air live from Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The show will originate from the Center, site of that night's 6:30 P.M. game between UNC and Duke. Fans are encouraged to attend. Smith Center doors will open at 8:30 a.m. to students and 8:45 a.m. to the general public. (GoHeels.com)

No shoes, no veggies, no wireless headphones: The world according to 'unique' Pats WR Mack Hollins

At Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, goodheartedly stopped all questions about Super Bowl LX. He was willing to talk about anything else, including that he doesn’t eat vegetables, doesn’t like to drink water, typically doesn’t use utensils when he eats, how he doesn’t trust wireless headphones, and his preference to never wear shoes. (Yahoo! Sports)

Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble Preview UNC vs. Duke Matchup: 'It's the Biggest Game in Your Life'

With UNC freshman being his candid self, talking about his expectations for his first game against the Blue Devils, and senior reminiscing about his rivalry experience ahead of his final game against Duke in the Smith Center, here are highlighted quotes and video from each player's interview during Thursday’s press conference. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Standard

It is quirky that UNC and Duke have their two highest draft picks facing each other Saturday night at the Smith Center. And while both teams have additional talent, Boozer and Wilson will likely determine the outcome. The 6-9 Dukie and 6-10 Tar Heel are at the top of the ACC scoring and rebounding statistics and will continue their rivalry in the NBA. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer Headline UNC vs. Duke Basketball Showdown

UNC Basketball braces for a high-stakes showdown against Duke as and Cam Boozer battle in a top-5 NBA prospect clash. Can UNC turn the hype into a team victory, or will Duke’s defensive prowess shut down Carolina’s dynamic offense? (View Video)

UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Adjusts for Lineup Overhaul

Baseball at the Bosh is only a few days away, but don't expect the lineup to look too familiar. Dealing with departures of talents like and , Coach had his hands full acclimating a new crew of transfers. But in his sixth season at the Tar Heels' helm, he wasn't worried. He was prepared for this offseason challenge. (TarHeel247)

UNC Basketball vs Duke: Derek Dixon, other X-factors for Tar Heels

The headliners are UNC freshman and Duke freshman . UNC’s and Seth Trimble, along with Duke’s Isaiah Evans and Pat Ngongba are also players capable of big efforts. But looking at it from the Carolina blue angle, who could be the X-factors for the Tar Heels against the Blue Devils? Here are three candidates. (MSN.com)

Video: UNC Women's Lacrosse 2026 Preview - Improving Upon Perfection

UNC Women's Lacrosse ended their 2025 season with the program's fourth national title and a 22-0 record. Entering 2026, coach Jenny Levy continues to push the Tar Heel standard higher as some of the faces on the roster change. Levy spoke to Inside Carolina about the process, expectations, and the plan to do it again this season. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson Named To Karl Malone Award Midseason List

North Carolina freshman is among 10 candidates nationally named to the midseason watch list for the 2026 Karl Malone Award, awarded annually to the nation's top power forward. The Midseason Watch List will be narrowed to five finalists in mid-March. The award winner will be announced ahead of the Final Four in late March / early April. (GoHeels.com)
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