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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - The Emergence Of UNC Basketball's Defense

Host Isaac Schade explores whether UNC Basketball's stifling defensive performances against Kentucky and Georgetown are signals of a top-10 defense in the making, even as the Tar Heels temporarily navigate life without backcourt stopper . (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Game Changer

“Boo-Yah” to the Carolina guy who popularized the word. ESPN’s 30 for 30 special on will make you laugh and wonder how he changed the sportscasting paradigm to one that made you cry over his early demise. It shows his ESPY speech that ended with “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and the manner in which you live.” (Chapelboro.com)

Lucas: Holiday Heels

It took 30 seconds for the parameters of UNC Basketball's annual holiday shopping trip to change. Director of community engagement Ragan Copeland was explaining the ground rules to the players before they were unleashed in a local Target. Copeland made some changes to the event. Sixteen kids from Hargraves Community Center were about to arrive. (GoHeels.com)

Former UNC QB Drake Maye Ends Program’s Long NFL Drought

In the first 100-plus years of the NFL, there had never been a top-tier quarterback from the University of North Carolina. Until now. New England Patriots quarterback , a former UNC superstar who became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has emerged this season as a top Most Valuable Player candidate in the professional ranks. (Chapelboro.com)

Quad-1 chances big for UNC Women's Basketball with ACC down

Early signs point to a down year for ACC women’s basketball. As conference play ramps up, only three ACC teams are ranked in the AP Top 25. That’s a sharp drop from last season, when five ACC teams were ranked in the final poll. While UNC’s ranking is encouraging for the Tar Heels, the changing landscape means fewer high-end opportunities. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson accomplished an incredibly rare feat

On Sunday against Georgetown, and reminded us again of the potential that this year's North Carolina Tar Heels have when both big men are clicking on all cylinders. Against the Hoyas, Wilson had 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Veesaar had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Those two combined for 38 points and 29 rebounds. (Keeping It Heel)

Beyond Boo-Yah: How Stuart Scott’s friends carry his memory to this day

What comes to mind when you hear the name ? For , it’s as simple as a smile. "That’s the best thing...that’s a pretty good legacy to have," Williams said. Williams has met thousands of reporters and stood in front of every kind of microphone. Scott was different. His passion felt real enough to trust. He was a broadcaster, and then friend. (Yahoo!)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Defense Status Check

Football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss potential transfer portal needs for the UNC defense, the current roster along with incoming freshmen and how those two groups determine necessary additions once the transfer portal opens in January, and more. (View Video)

UNC Baseball, Softball Participate In Share Your Holiday, Women's Basketball Hosts Book Drive

Over the past week, the UNC baseball and softball teams participated in purchasing items for the "Share Your Holiday" initiative, coordinated by the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center. Share Your Holiday supports low-income families, the disabled, and the elderly during the holidays. Women's Basketball also hosted a book drive. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Timing And The Need For UNC Football Information

Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina outlines the checklist for and his staff and the need for information as UNC Football enters 2026. The differences in the NFL and college offseason, timing of change, and priorities are all covered in today's edition. (View Video)

UNC Baseball to be Featured in ‘MLB The Show 26’ Video Game

UNC is one of 11 college baseball programs who will be added to the video game “MLB The Show 26” as part of its “Road to the Show” mode. “MLB The Show” debuted playable college programs as part of its 2025 edition with eight college teams. Only two of the 11 new college programs for the 2026 game have been revealed: UNC and Oregon State. (Chapelboro.com)

Luka Bogavac Getting More Comfortable As Each Game Passes

As for how is adapting to playing major college basketball in the United States, one must look beyond his numbers. Nine games into North Carolina's season, Bogavac is posting quality stats. Averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while still in full acclimation mode is impressive. But it's only part of Bogavac's story. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kyan Evans vs. Derek Dixon Debate

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal backcourt decision as debate swirls around and freshman standout . Is the winning formula playing both together or sticking with the veteran starter? Team chemistry and ’s mentorship shape the discussion, and Seth Trimble’s upcoming return looms large. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball flourishing with new-look offense, big strides by Ciera Toomey

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball is off to an impressive start, thanks to playing well with a radically different offense and turning up the defense. The Tar Heels have stretched the floor and gone inside with slashing drives in the lane or skilled post moves from redshirt sophomore , whose level of play has soared compared to last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - The State of UNC Football: Roster, Transfer Portal, Future

A deep dive into the next few weeks and months of UNC Football in regards to roster construction, transfer portal, and the money involved. Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 joins Ross Martin to talk everything Carolina Football (00:18). Kyle Peterson (26:20) and Mike Hardison (1:09:33) also break down the future of the program. (View Video)
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Today In UNC History
December 12, 1953
North Carolina defeats South Carolina 82–56 to win its first ACC game in school history.
December 12, 2015
Marcus Paige makes his 234th career 3-pointer to break Shammond Williams' all-time UNC record but the Tar Heels fall 84-82 on a last-second shot against Texas in Austin.
December 12, 2020
Michael Carter (308 rushing yards) and Javonte Williams (236) combine for the most rushing yards by teammates in a game in FBS history (544) as No. 17 UNC pummels No. 10 Miami 62-26 in Miami Gardens, FL. Here are all the records and box score from the historic day.
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