Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC Upstate recap, Football coaching staff changes

UNC Men's Basketball was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40). Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15). Jones Angell and Adam Lucas have the latest. (Listen To Podcast)

10 thoughts through 10 games for UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball has positioned itself to avoid bubble talk and welcome the possibility of a top-four seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. After a 1-12 record in Quadrant-1 games last season, UNC is 2-1 in Q1 games and 20th in the NET rankings as of Dec. 14. According to EvanMiya’s metrics, the Tar Heels are 16th in resume quality as a projected 3-5 seed. (MSN.com)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Heads into Holiday Stretch

North Carolina only played one basketball game this past week as the Tar Heels had their usual exam break to wrap the fall semester. UNC looked every bit of a distracted team and will need to tighten up before ACC play begins. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell dissect it all. (View Video)

Hot Drake Maye start ends with frustration; Javonte Williams, Josh Downs score TDs

Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in the New England Patriots' 35-31 loss to Buffalo on Sunday, a game that started with promise but ended in frustration. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, and Omarion Hampton had productive rushing days, with Williams and Josh Downs scoring touchdowns. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jonathan Powell gives UNC Basketball something Tar Heels lacked in win vs. USC Upstate

Jonathan Powell ripped several practice jerseys at West Virginia, but he's dialed back that ritual at UNC. He hasn’t dialed down the intensity. In the Tar Heels’ win against USC Upstate, the sophomore wing scored 17 points off the bench to match the career mark he set with the Mountaineers. "If he keeps making shots, he can rip all the jerseys he wants." (MSN.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Close Enough to Win, Not Sharp Enough to Finish

UNC Women's Basketball had chances late in regulation and again in overtime, but execution faltered as the game slowed and pressure mounted. The Tar Heels went scoreless in overtime, turning the ball over and failing to find offensive rhythm as Louisville remained poised. UNC fell 76–66, despite multiple opportunities to win in regulation. (TarHeel247)

There Will Never Be Another Stuart Scott

For an entire generation of American sports fans, Stuart Scott loomed as large as the superstar athletes he covered. After 22 years at ESPN—bringing a potent dose of personality to the network and minting countless classic catchphrases along the way—the beloved sportscaster died in 2015, at age 49, following a long battle with appendix cancer. (GQ)

UNC Women’s Basketball Falters Late in Overtime Loss to No. 22 Louisville

No. 22 Louisville used a 13-0 run across the fourth quarter and overtime to rally and beat UNC Women's Basketball 76-66 in Carmichael Arena Sunday. “We didn’t play very well, unfortunately,” coach Courtney Banghart said. “Didn’t love our shots. I think everybody played with desire. They wanted it so bad that I’m not sure we stuck to what we do.” (Chapelboro.com)

Taliyah Henderson shoots UNC back into game, but Tar Heels fall in OT to Louisville

With the way No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball played, Courtney Banghart felt fortunate her Tar Heels even had a chance to win. "We just didn’t play very well," Banghart said after the Tar Heels’ 76-66 overtime loss to No. 22 Louisville. Taliyah Henderson scored all 13 of her points in the last 12 minutes of regulation, but UNC went scoreless in overtime. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 66, Louisville 76 (OT)

View the complete box score from the No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball team's 76-66 overtime loss to the No. 22 Louisville Cardinals on Sunday evening at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Javonte Williams shining despite Cowboys' flagging run game

On the 13th game of the Dallas Cowboys' season, Javonte Williams reached 1,000 yards with a 1-yard touchdown run last week against the Detroit Lions. With four games to play, Williams has 1,022 yards and nine touchdowns, putting him on pace for 1,337 yards. In any era, that would be considered an excellent season, but it might have been better. (ESPN.com)

No Excuses: Hubert Davis Delivers Message

Hubert Davis jumped out from near mid-court with his tie flailing around his collar. The neck piece matched his frantic hand motions, animating the head coach’s discontentment. As the buzzer signaled for the under-eight timeout, Davis yanked off his glasses, set them on the scorer’s table, and began hounding his team in the huddle for lackadaisical effort. (Inside Carolina)

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball Hosts No. 22 Louisville Sunday - Pregame Notes

The gauntlet of Atlantic Coast Conference action is here, as No. 12 North Carolina women's basketball begins ACC play against a ranked No. 22 Louisville squad on Sunday afternoon from Carmichael Arena. Carolina looks for its third consecutive win over the Cardinals and its first ranked win of the season on Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. ET on ACC Network. (GoHeels.com)

Arm Brace off, Seth Trimble has Started Individual On-Court Work

The brace on Seth Trimble's left arm has been removed, and the senior guard is getting close to returning to UNC's lineup. Trimble played in the Tar Heels' wins over Central Arkansas and Kansas to open the season but was later injured in a weight-lifting accident. Now, with the brace removed, Trimble has started some work on the basketball court. (TarHeel247)

UNC Men's Basketball slides in NET rankings after Quad-4 win over USC Upstate

North Carolina’s NET ranking has dropped six spots in the last few days, going from 14 on Tuesday to 20 after the Tar Heels’ less-than-impressive Quad 4 victory. The Tar Heels (9–1) dropped four spots from Saturday to Sunday after their 80–62 win over USC Upstate (6–6), which has a NET ranking of 194. Carolina still has 10 more Quad 1 games remaining. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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