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Caleb Wilson spreads holiday cheer inside the UNC basketball locker room

isn't just an elite basketball player, he's an elite teammate as well. Wilson made sure to let his UNC basketball teammates know just how much he cares about them by giving each of them a special gift during the holiday season. The Atlanta, Georgia native shared the videos on his Instagram story, showing him handing out the gift. (Keeping It Heel)

Cardinal crusher: Did Cubs first baseman Michael Busch have best year ever vs. St Louis?

Let’s start with the breakdown of ’s overall showing against St. Louis last season. In 12 games, the first baseman hit .438 (21-for-48) with a .481 on-base percentage, 1.146 slugging percentage and 1.627 OPS in 52 plate appearances. Within that, Busch compiled nine home runs, five doubles, one triple, 17 RBIs, 16 runs and 55 total bases. (MLB.com)

Top Stories of 2025: UNC Men’s Basketball Gets a Facelift

Two of UNC’s newcomers, transfer and freshman , proved to be critical additions. The pair are the Tar Heels’ leading scorers and rebounders, and against Georgetown they accomplished a feat seen only one previous time at UNC since 1958: each scoring at least 18 points and grabbing at least 15 rebounds in the same game. (Chapelboro.com)

Single-Game Greatness: UNC’s top individual performances of 2025

- Baseball. Date: May 30, 2025. Opponent: Holy Cross. Tournament: NCAA Chapel Hill Regional Given how dominant Knapp was during the 2025 season, it's extremely difficult to tab just one performance as his overall best. However, his start to open up the Chapel Hill Regional is a pretty great representation of his historic season. (Keeping It Heel)

Diligent Film Study Pays Off for Caleb Wilson in Historic ACC Debut

Over the Christmas break, rewatched every game from the Tar Heels’ 12-1 non-conference schedule as extra prep to spoil opposing defensive schemes. After cramming for the metaphorical exam, Wilson certainly passed the test in his ACC debut. The rookie stuffed the box score with 22 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks. (Inside Carolina)

Inside Henri Veesaar’s chemistry with Caleb Wilson and how he shook off rough first half

didn’t score a point in the first half Tuesday, something that hadn’t happened all season. The junior Estonian star had only one shot and admitted he was "playing a little bit flat." But the turnaround started immediately. Coach had UNC run a play for Veesaar on its first possession of the second half, and he converted. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble Lead UNC to Victory Over FSU

North Carolina is 1-0 in ACC play thanks to another dominant performance and a showing from that no other Tar Heel backcourt player has achieved this season. It was a slow start for UNC, but they eventually pulled away in the second half. Plus, is heating up? (View Video)

UNC vs. Florida State Postgame Quotes

FSU Coach Luke Loucks: "You start with a guy like . He has size, length, athleticism, so kudos to Hubert, his staff, for bringing a guy like Caleb in. That's your prototypical UNC pro that's going to go make a ton of money playing basketball, and he's going to help win a lot of games. But I like their team too. I like the big kid, Henri [Veesaar]." (GoHeels.com)

Kyan Evans shakes shooting slump, says his confidence never wavered

When Florida State packed its defense inside and dared North Carolina’s guards to beat them, answered with his best shooting night of the season. Evans knocked down five 3-pointers and tied his season high with 15 points to help No. 12 UNC pull away for a 79–66 win Tuesday night over Florida State at the Smith Center in its ACC opener. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Florida State Postgame Notes

UNC's victory over Florida State was the 499th win in the Smith Center. became the first UNC freshman to score 20 or more points in six straight games. was the only other UNC freshman to score 20 or more in five games in a row (1974-75). Wilson is the sixth Tar Heel ever with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Post-FSU Reactions & Interviews

Join and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 79-66 win over the Florida State Seminoles, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach and , and more. (View Video)

Lucas: Oozing

had an outstanding performance in Carolina's 79-66 win over Florida State. How outstanding? His 22 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists make him just the sixth Tar Heel ever to have a 20/10/5 game. The others read like you're drafting a list of all-time Tar Heels: , Mitch Kupchak, , Joseph Forte, and Luke Maye. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Caleb Wilson Takes Over, Leads UNC To 79-66 Win Over FSU

With North Carolina's offense struggling, and visiting Florida State muddying up the game, took over on both ends of basketball court, pushing the Tar Heels to a lead they would not relinquish. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down UNC's first ACC win and key takeaways. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 79, Florida State 66

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 79-66 victory over the Florida State Seminoles on Tuesday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: FSU Basketball Coach Luke Loucks Post-UNC Press Conference

Florida State head men's basketball coach Luke Loucks speaks with the media following the Seminoles' 79-66 loss to the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday night at the Smith Center. (View Video)
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December 31, 1980
UNC defeats Texas 16-7 at the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston, Texas to finish the season with an 11-1 record, an ACC championship, and a top-10 national ranking (#10 AP, #9 Coaches).
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Ronald Curry puts a spectacular end to his career and coach John Bunting's first season at UNC. Curry scrambles 62 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and the Tar Heels use a smothering defense to record a 16-10 victory over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.
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