North Carolina vs. Ohio State Basketball Preview: Final Marquee Non-Conference Matchup

Looking at Ohio State: The unranked Buckeyes have quietly amassed eight wins to start the season, with a Quad 1 victory at Northwestern (82-82) and two Quad 2 wins over Notre Dame (64-63) and West Virginia (89-88) in overtime. However, OSU’s losses have come at the hands of No. 13 Illinois (88-80) at home and Pittsburgh (67-66) on the road. (Inside Carolina)

No. 12 UNC vs. Ohio State: TV info, stats, scouting Buckeyes, and notes

No. 12 UNC Basketball faces Ohio State in Atlanta on Saturday. Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler’s philosophy is to push the pace, spread the floor and let the guards, led by Bruce Thornton, dictate the game. Thornton can take over a game at any moment and can score many ways, including shooting 50% from 3-point range (tied for 12th in the country). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Seth Trimble Set to Return as UNC Faces Ohio State in CBS Sports Classic

North Carolina Basketball has a legitimate test on its hands: Ohio State. The No. 12 Tar Heels will square off with the Buckeyes on Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta in the CBS Sports Classic. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. on CBS. Ohio State is 8-2, with losses to No. 18 Illinois and Pittsburgh. UNC is 10-1, with its lone loss against No. 9 Michigan State. (TarHeel247)

No. 16 UNC Wrestling Falls At No. 6 Nebraska Friday Night, 27-9

Sixth-ranked Nebraska wrestling defeated No. 16 North Carolina, 27-9, Friday night. The Cornhuskers improved to 6-2 as the Tar Heels suffered their first loss of the season, after starting the campaign with six-straight victories. On the night, Kysen Terukina (125), Nate Askew (149), and Jake Dailey (184) collected individual victories for the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Former North Carolina governor, UNC law school alum Jim Hunt dies at 88

Former Gov. Jim Hunt, who redefined the office of governor in North Carolina, championed public education and helped focus the state's economy on high-tech industries, has died. He was 88. He was the only four-term governor in state history. "The job of governor of North Carolina is the best political job in America," Hunt once said. (WRAL.com)

Seth Trimble Officially Cleared To Play vs. Ohio State

North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble is medically cleared and is expected to play Saturday when the Tar Heels face Ohio State in Atlanta in the CBS Sports Classic. Trimble broke his left forearm on Nov. 9, two days after he scored 17 points in UNC's 87-74 win over Kansas. The Menomonee Falls, Wis., native has played 104 games as a Tar Heel. (GoHeels.com)

Men's college basketball Power Rankings: No. 11 North Carolina

11. North Carolina: How will Seth Trimble's return Saturday against Ohio State impact the Tar Heels? Does Luka Bogavac automatically return to the bench? The Montenegrin wing has scored double-figures in all but two games this season, while fellow wing starter Jarin Stevenson has been inconsistent offensively. Hubert Davis could opt to go smaller. (ESPN.com)

UNC's Seth Trimble Expected To Return vs. Ohio State on Saturday

North Carolina’s Seth Trimble, who injured his forearm in a weight room accident early last month, is expected to make his return to the lineup Saturday against Ohio State in Atlanta. Trimble is the veteran leader and top perimeter defender on this Tar Heels team, and averaged 14.5 points, 5 boards and 3.5 assists in the first two games prior to the injury. (On3.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Make More Memories

The Tar Heels have the perfect setting this weekend. The 12th CBS Sports Classic is Saturday with Carolina playing the right opponent in the right city: Ohio State in Atlanta. UNC has the best record of all Sports Classic participants, 7-4, with all four losses to Kentucky against a single win while having beaten the Buckeyes and UCLA in all three matchups. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball vs. Ohio State Preview and Prediction

Prediction: North Carolina 82, Ohio State 75: This is a tricky game for the Tar Heels. The Buckeyes have one of the top players in the sport with Bruce Thornton and some big bodies to bang in the post with UNC’s Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. Ultimately, the Tar Heels’ talent and improved 3-point shooting will get the best of the Buckeyes in the ATL. (MSN.com)

Three Tar Heels Selected In MLS SuperDraft Thursday

The UNC Men's Soccer program saw three Tar Heels selected in the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Jack Sandmeyer was selected 18th overall by Chicago Fire, while Dylan Kropp went 25th to Real Salt Lake. Luca Nikolai heard his name called with the 87th selection by New York City FC. The Tar Heels had two first rounders for the first time since 2015. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Faces Tough Test vs. Ohio State

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal test as they battle Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, with the Buckeyes' Bruce Thornton threatening to be a game-changer. Can the Tar Heels secure a statement win and finish non-conference play with only one loss for the first time since the 2008-09 championship season? (View Video)

Coby White scores 25 amid trade rumors; Cam Johnson playing well; Powell suffers another injury

Coby White continues to be on a roll, and Cameron Johnson is putting up consistent performances, while NBA rookie Drake Powell’s ankle issues resurfaced. In the G League, where you’ll be able to watch UNC alums this weekend on television during the Winter Showcase in Orlando, Leaky Black, Harrison Ingram, and Cormac Ryan also had solid weeks. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Three things to watch in UNC Basketball’s matchup against Ohio State

After a couple home games, it’s time for UNC Men's Basketball to head back on the road to Atlanta this week to take part in the CBS Sports Classic. This year’s edition will see UNC face off against Ohio State, with Kentucky playing St. John’s in the other matchup. Here are some things to look for in Saturday’s game against the Buckeyes. 1. Seth Trimble? (Tar Heel Blog)

Nets’ Day'Ron Sharpe learning to balance patience with violent finishes

Day'Ron Sharpe knows he’s finishing better than he used to this season, but he also knows improvement alone isn’t the finish line. He sees room for force. More intent. More moments where the defense knows what’s coming and still can’t stop it. For the fourth-year center, growth has become a simple idea: every touch in the paint should end violently. (New York Daily News)

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