UNC Basketball’s ACC opener with FSU promises to be high-tempo, perimeter shootout

Shooting from outside the arc will have a lot to do with the arc of No. 12 North Carolina’s ACC opener. The Tar Heels hosts Florida State, which ranks second nationally in 3-point attempts per game (36.2) and 12th in 3-pointers (11.4). But volume hasn’t translated to efficiency. The Seminoles are 281st in 3-point shooting percentage at 31.42%. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Caleb Wilson Amped Up that ACC Play is Here

UNC Basketball hosts Florida State on Tuesday and have a Quad 1 game at SMU on Saturday. Sitting with a 12-1 record that includes wins over Kansas, Kentucky, Georgetown, and Ohio State, the Tar Heels have been challenged, but the bar will be significantly raised starting this week. And for freshman Caleb Wilson, he says to bring it on. (TarHeel247)

ESPN's Men's Basketball ACC Bracketology preview: NCAA tournament predictions

Final Four Contenders: The Blue Devils are an obvious choice behind Player of the Year contender Cameron Boozer, but UNC with a healthy Seth Trimble and Louisville can also mount a serious challenge in March. Likely tournament teams: Virginia is the "feel good" story under new coach Ryan Odom. The Cavaliers sit atop the ACC's resurrected second tier. (ESPN.com)

How Hubert Davis is addressing UNC basketball's free-throw shooting woes

UNC Basketball is off to its best start in 17 years, defending at a high level while leaning on the dominant frontcourt duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. But the 12th-ranked Tar Heels (12-1) haven’t been good at the free-throw line, tracking toward their worst free-throw percentage (68.4%) since Roy Williams’ final season as the coach in 2020-21. (Yahoo! Sports)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball vs. Florida State Preview, Larry Keith Joins

North Carolina Men's Basketball wrapped up non-conference play just before the holiday break (8:10) and begins ACC play against Florida State in the Smith Center (21:54) on Tuesday. Next, journalist/author Larry Keith joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas (31:56). Plus, questionable CFB scheduling (1:31:38) and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Hubert Davis 'Juiced Up' as ACC Play Begins on Tuesday

After its best 13-game start since the 2008-09 season, No. 12 North Carolina hopes to ride its non-conference success into ACC play, beginning with Florida State on Tuesday. As for the game plan entering league games? "Nothing changes." Hubert Davis said during Monday's press conference. "Every year, you’re always looking for ways to get better." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women's Basketball thumps BC by 51, largest ACC win in program history

No. 16 UNC Women's Basketball had lost three of their last four games at Boston College, but they ended their troubles at Conte Forum on Monday night. UNC (12-3, 1-1 ACC standings), with streaks of 18 and 28 straight points, claimed a 90-39 victory in the largest league win in program history, with the best shooting in an ACC game in 18 seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Runs Through Boston College, 90-39 - Highlights

Nyla Harris scored 19 points and pulled down nine rebounds, and Nyla Brooks added 15 points for No. 16 North Carolina in a 90-37 win over Boston College on Monday night. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 90, Boston College 39

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 90-39 victory over the Boston College Eagles on Monday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass. (View Box Score)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Kyan Evans or Derek Dixon Seize UNC Point Guard Control?

UNC Basketball faces tough decisions at point guard with Kyan Evans and Derek Dixon battling for key minutes as ACC play begins. Can either Evans or Dixon emerge as the floor general North Carolina needs for a championship run? Isaac Schade breaks down the Tar Heels' current rotation and more. (View Video)

Tablet teaching: How halftime iPad session helped Caleb Wilson deal with double-teams

During the first half of UNC’s win against East Carolina, Caleb Wilson turned the ball over four times, struggling to navigate double-teams that looked a little different. But halftime brought a turning point, not with words but video. In the locker room, Assistant Coach Sean May pulled out an iPad, where Wilson saw what he couldn’t process in real time. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Drake Maye’s historic performance in Patriots blowout win strengthens MVP case

Drake Maye was standing on the sideline at MetLife Stadium when he became reflective on Sunday. The quarterback has come a long way in two NFL seasons. It was in this stadium where Maye made his NFL debut, playing in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ Week 3 loss to the Jets last year. The then-rookie QB completed 4-of-8 passes for 22 yards. (Mass Live)

Seth Trimble Knows How Tar Heels Can Get Even Better Defensively

Seth Trimble didn't need to peel away the layers of the Tar Heels' work defensively through the first 13 games. "I think our biggest weakness is finishing possessions. We're a great defensive team, but I feel like sometimes maybe we leak out or we foul at the end of the possession and we just do something silly to jeopardize a great defensive possession." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - A Very Different ACC Ahead for UNC Basketball

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look into the upcoming conference basketball schedule and how a very different ACC awaits the Tar Heels. Barnes details the strength of the league, especially after a disastrous 2024-25 for its members. UNC opens with Florida State on Tuesday at the Smith Center. (View Video)

Who’s the best fit at point guard for UNC going forward?

UNC point guard Kyan Evans is averaging just 5.8 points and 3.9 assists while shooting 38% from the field, 30% from beyond the arc, and 75% from the free-throw line. He hasn’t attempted a free throw this month, a sign of his lack of aggression. His minutes have trended down with his confidence. So if Evans continues to struggle, where does UNC turn? (USA Today)

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