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Henri Veesaar's Leverage

is the perfect example of where NIL can be beneficial. That’s really where the conversation comes in of what are Veesaar’s options, and if he believes that he’s better served coming back to UNC next season. I think there’s a lot of leverage for a player like Veesaar, and North Carolina would be best served of making the best offer it can. (Inside Carolina)

Seth Trimble Named ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

North Carolina senior guard earned ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors for games played Feb. 23 - Mar. 1. Trimble averaged 25.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in UNC's wins over No. 24 Louisville and Virginia Tech. He scored a career-high 30 points and led the Tar Heels with four assists in the 77-74 win over Louisville. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Bigger Challenges

The UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams took important steps on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, as both head into an even higher-profile March Madness week where they will be showcased on two of the sport’s biggest stages. If the men's team can defeat Clemson on Tuesday, they are guaranteed to finish top four in the ACC standings. (Chapelboro.com)

This Week in UNC Baseball: Digging Into the Numbers

UNC Baseball's hot start to the season includes two series sweeps, midweek success, and a tie in annual series against ECU. Last weekend’s demolition of Le Moyne provided an opportunity for coach to see all of his available position players in action and give his pitching rotation a chance to hone their craft ahead of the start of ACC play. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Explaining UNC Basketball's Surge Without Caleb Wilson

UNC Men's Basketball has surged to a 4-1 record without star freshman , sparking hope for ACC and NCAA Tournament success. Can Coach ’s retooled Tar Heels keep the momentum alive as March Madness approaches? (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball Moves Up In AP Top 25 Poll

UNC moved up one spots in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll to No. 17 after two wins last week. The Tar Heels beat Louisville 77-74 on Monday and Virginia Tech 89-82 Saturday to push their record to 4-1 playing without star . Carolina tries to keep that momentum going at 7 p.m. Tuesday with a senior night game against Clemson. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: UNC Men's Basketball's Big Week, Women's Hoops Beats Duke, Diamond Heels Dominate

UNC Men’s Basketball’s had a 2-0 week and aims to clinch a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, Women’s Hoops beat Duke for ’s 150th win at UNC, the Diamond Heels won 5 games by a combined score of 71-10(!), Softball’s undefeated streak ended at 17, Malloy Smith and visited, and was back on campus. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Hubert Davis, Brad Brownell Monday ACC Basketball Coaches Conference Call

UNC head men's basketball coach and Clemson coach Brad Brownell speak with the media on Monday as part of the weekly ACC Coaches Conference Call ahead of the Tar Heels' Senior Night matchup against the Tigers on Tuesday in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Elina Aarnisalo’s Aggression Lifts UNC Women's Basketball Past Duke

is not playing tentatively anymore. That is the difference. After back-to-back career highs and another 22-point night in UNC's senior-day victory over Duke, Aarnisalo is starting to look less like a connector and more like a driver. Not just a point guard running the team, but a creator who is willing to take the moment when it is there. (TarHeel247)

Exploring Different Seeding Scenarios for UNC Men's Basketball in ACC Tournament

UNC is down to two games remaining in its 2025-26 regular season. The No. 18 Tar Heels host Clemson on Tuesday and travel to Duke on Saturday. The ACC Tournament begins next Tuesday in Charlotte. The Tar Heels are guaranteed a spot between No. 2 and No. 6. To remain at No. 4, UNC needs to beat Clemson and NC State to lose one of its next two. (TarHeel247)

On Senior Day, UNC Women's Basketball Leans on Veterans to Defeat Duke

In the speech delivered at her senior-night banquet ceremony to friends and family on Saturday, the three-year UNC guard focused on two themes that have defined her time in Chapel Hill: resilience and connectedness. Using Nivar’s own words, coach reminded the Tar Heels of those traits during late-game huddles vs. Duke. (Inside Carolina)

Drake Maye Heads To Japan To Support Brother Luke Maye's Basketball Career

Patriots quarterback is spending part of his offseason in Kobe, Japan, visiting brother . Luke has impressed with the Kobe Storks, where a strong performance and face time with his brother turned an international stint into something personal. Luke has supported Drake's career stateside. Now, Drake is returning the favor. (Yahoo! Sports)

'It’s us' mantra has carried UNC Women's Basketball into hosting conversation

North Carolina Women's Basketball has the kind of momentum that makes the Tar Heels strong candidates to host early-round games in the NCAA women’s tournament. It’s all begun to come together with an "it’s us" mantra that has carried the Tar Heels since an embarrassing January setback. Coach ’s team has surged of late. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Enters Stretch Run

The crew from Inside Carolina discusses UNC Basketball's unexpected success without , 's 30-point game against Louisville, Henry Veesaar's 26 points Saturday, improved defensive discipline and offensive consistency, and more. (View Video)

UNC Men’s Soccer Beats Duke With Late Game-Winner, 4-3

North Carolina Men's Soccer used a late winner from Joschi Shelb to down Duke, 4-3, on match day two of the Carolina Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday. Shelb was one of four goal scorers on the night along with Bertil Rygaard Hansen, Luca Nikolai and Charlie Antonelius. Nico Loebus provided two assists on the day, while Shelb offered the third. (GoHeels.com)
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Tuesday, March 3
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7:00 PM Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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3:00 PM Chapel Hill, Boshamer Stadium
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Wednesday, March 4
UNC logoSoftball
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5:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
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UNC logoWomen's Lacrosse
Clemson logoClemson
6:00 PM Clemson, S.C.
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Thursday, March 5
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1:00 PM Charlotte, N.C.
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4:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
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Today In UNC History
March 3, 1979
No. 7 Carolina beats No. 5 Duke, 71-63, in ACC Tournament final. Dudley Bradley, the MVP, had 16 points, seven steals and four assists and Mike O’Koren led with 18 points.
March 3, 1984
Playing his final home game, Matt Doherty hits a runner in the lane that ties the game at the end of regulation and the Tar Heels beat Duke in two overtimes, 96-83, to preserve a perfect 14-0 mark in the ACC. Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins, also playing in their Carmichael finales, score 25 apiece and Steve Hale has 13 assists.
March 3, 1996
UNC records its 7th straight win over Duke (84-78) led by Shammond Williams' 26 points and Jeff McInnis' 25 points in Durham
March 3, 2012
Kendall Marshall’s 20 points and 10 assists and double-doubles by Tyler Zeller and John Henson lead UNC to an 88-70 win at Duke to clinch Carolina’s 29th ACC regular-season title.
March 3, 2018
UNC men's lacrosse coach Joe Breschi earns his 200th career coaching win as William Perry's goal with 6.8 seconds to play lifts the 10th-ranked Tar Heels past St. John's 9-8 at Kenan Stadium.
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