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What Caleb Wilson, UNC basketball players said about Duke rivalry

North Carolina freshman and the No. 14 Tar Heels finally get their first shot against and the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, Feb. 2 (6:30 p.m., ESPN) at the Smith Center. Following UNC’s 87-77 win against Syracuse, Wilson and two other newcomers discussed the opportunity to be a part of college basketball’s best rivalry. (MSN.com)

The Arena Decision and the UNC Basketball Family's Fight to Save the Smith Center

In the hours before North Carolina took the court at Rupp Arena to play Kentucky on Tuesday, December 2, longtime Tar Heel basketball supporters Rusty Carter and Hunter Morin stepped into a small meeting room at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Lexington for an hour-long conversation with UNC executive associate athletic director Steve Newmark. (Inside Carolina)

Video: This Week in UNC Baseball - Pitching, Depth Have Diamond Heels Prepped for Success in 2026

UNC Baseball Associate Head Coach / Pitching Coach Bryant Gaines joins Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent of Inside Carolina for a wide-ranging discussion of the Tar Heels' strong arms and how the North Carolina coaching staff built the group that looks to carry the Diamond Heels deep into the postseason. (View Video)

Coby White Traded To Charlotte Hornets

is coming home to North Carolina. The Chicago Bulls have traded White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for , Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round draft picks. White is a Goldsboro native who had one sensational season at North Carolina, becoming the 12th former UNC player to play for an NBA team in Charlotte. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC alumna Dajah Stallings heads to the Super Bowl as member of Seattle Seahawks staff

You know about former UNC quarterback leading the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl. Serious fans might also be able to name , Mack Hollins and on the two Super Bowl rosters. But here’s your introduction to Dajah Stallings, another Super Bowl-bound Tar Heel who prepared for a pro football career at UNC. (UNC.edu)

RJ Davis Named NBA G League Player Of The Week

South Bay Lakers guard has been named the NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 1. The weekly honor marks the first of Davis’ career. Davis guided South Bay to a perfect 3-0 week, posting three consecutive 20-point performances, including one 30-point outing and one 40-point game. (NBA.com)

My Tar Heel Tale: Reese Brantmeier

NCAA Women's Tennis Champion : "Playing here has been the greatest honor of my career. Tennis is traditionally an individual sport, so outside of college tennis, it is rare we experience playing for a team. I was so excited to get the opportunity to play for something bigger than myself. I could not have picked a better place than UNC." (Rams Club)

Young Drake Maye: How a future Super Bowl QB shredded an NC youth football league

They still remember it today. Everyone who saw on a football field on Saturday mornings in Huntersville, N.C., from age 6 to 12, has a story to tell. Tony Horton was an assistant coach on Drake’s youth teams. Horton and Drake’s dad, Mark, were so immersed in coaching that they had Tony’s wife, Tracey, videotape all their games. (Yahoo! Sports)

Chansky’s Notebook: Bluest Bloods

Who will be the one-and-done winners Saturday? UNC and Duke have had players who stepped onto the court for the first time in the blue blood rivalry and led their teams to victory in what has become the most famous regular-season home-and-home series. Both programs have had dozens of NBA draft choices, and the number of players has increased. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Dylan Mingo Watch Is On

UNC Basketball turns the recruiting tide as Watch heats up. Could the Tar Heels land the nation’s top guard? , fresh off his McDonald’s All-American selection, headlines a recruiting class that’s looking stronger by the day. Isaac Schade breaks down the latest recruiting twists. (View Video)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Picked First In ACC Coaches Poll, Four Named Preseason All-ACC

UNC Women's Lacrosse has claimed the top spot in the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll and four Tar Heels were named to the Preseason All-ACC team. Sam Forrest, Chloe Humphrey, Eliza Osburn, and Brooklyn Walker-Welch all claimed spots on the ACC's preseason team. Forrest finished off 2025 widely considered the top defender in the nation. (GoHeels.com)

Seattle Seahawks Activate LB Chazz Surratt From Injured Reserve Ahead Of Super Bowl LX

The Seahawks activated former North Carolina linebacker from injured reserve on Tuesday, adding back to the roster a key special teams player ahead of Super Bowl LX. Surratt, who signed with the Seahawks before the start of the season, appeared in 11 games prior to suffering an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. (Seattle Seahawks)

UNC Baseball Media Day Videos And Quotes

UNC opens the 2026 baseball season Feb. 13 as the Diamond Heels host Indiana in a three-game series in Boshamer Stadium. On Tuesday, UNC held its annual media day, with coach Scott Forbes, pitchers and , and second baseman speaking from the podium. Here are noteworthy quotes and videos. (Inside Carolina)

Luka Bogavac Says Uptick In Comfort Is Key To Recent Play

has 40 points over the last three games, netting 14 at Virginia, 16 at Georgia Tech, and 10 vs. Syracuse. He's 14-for-23 from the field in the three games, including 7-for-13 from beyond the arc. Bogavac says he's more comfortable on the floor with his teammates, and they with each other, which has allowed for more open shot attempts. (TarHeel247)

10 UNC Baseball Games Selected For National TV This Season

ESPN and the ACC Network have released their lineup for the 2026 college baseball season, picking up 10 of the Diamond Heels' contests as part of their coverage. It is already the most regular-season TV selections in program history, with the chance for more to be added. UNC sits tied with Clemson for the most 2026 TV appearances in the ACC. (GoHeels.com)
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February 5, 1992
In a game most remembered for blood streaming down the back of Eric Montross’ head, UNC beats defending NCAA champion and No. 1 Duke, 75-73, causing the students to rush the floor for the first time ever at the Smith Center.
February 5, 1998
Antawn Jamison, the 1998 National Player of the Year, scores 35 points as No. 2 Carolina beats No. 1 Duke, 97-73.
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