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The Great UNC Basketball Rivalry Game That Produced The 'Double Standard' Comment

It may have been college basketball’s game of the year for the 1983-84 season. A No. 1 team, featuring the game’s greatest player and five top-13 NBA picks, was desperately fending off a rising rival program and its notorious fans. The game ended with a livid coach drawing a technical foul, then famously bringing that anger afterward into the media room. (Inside Carolina)

The 6 Best UNC Basketball Teams Not To Win A National Championship: Part 4

UNC Basketball has won the NCAA Tournament six times, but it was close to winning several more. In fact, some of the best teams in program history didn’t reach the title game or the Final Four. So, in a fun exercise, we present a six-part series noting the six best UNC basketball teams to NOT win a national championship. Today, the 1997-98 Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Christo Kelly Q&A: New Tar Heel Offensive Lineman Leads with Big Personality

Former Holy Cross offensive lineman Christo Kelly became UNC Football's first transfer portal addition under new coach . He committed to the Tar Heels in December, the product of a quick connection and rapid recruitment facilitated by the football coach's daughter, Amanda Belichick, who coaches women's lacrosse at Holy Cross. (Inside Carolina)

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp speaks on staying in Chapel Hill with Bill Belichick arrival

One key player who decided to stay a Tar Heel is sophomore wide receiver , who caught nine passes for 114 yards and a touchdown in 2024. Shipp recently spoke on his decision to stay. "It’s hard to transfer from a school that you love so much," Shipp told the media. "And it’s also hard to leave the greatest coach of all time.” (Tar Heels Wire)

Video: Armando Bacot NBA G League Rookie Season Highlights

Highlights of former North Carolina forward during his rookie professional season with the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. Bacot averaged 18.2 points per game and 9.5 rebounds per game. He also had five 30+ point games. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball to visit Texas Longhorns in ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge

The North Carolina women's basketball team will play in Texas for the second consecutive season, taking on the Texas Longhorns for the first time in 45 years. The matchup at the Moody Center in Austin will be part of the third ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge. The game will take place on the second night of women’s games, on Thursday, Dec. 4. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Tar Heel Defensive Backs Describe Steve Belichick's Defense As Physical, Free

Thad Dixon was one of three Washington defenders to join UNC's defense, led by their former defensive coordinator, Steve Belichick. Belichick spent the 2024 season with the Huskies after coaching under his father, Bill, in New England for 12 seasons. As defensive coordinator, Belichick improved Washington's total defense from 99th to 28th nationally. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball To Play At Kentucky Dec. 2 In 2025 ACC-SEC Challenge

UNC Basketball will play at Kentucky on Dec. 2, 2025, in the ACC-SEC Challenge. The Tar Heels are 1-1 in the Challenge following a win over Tennessee and loss to Alabama the previous two seasons. The 2025 ACC-SEC Challenge will mark the first time UNC and Kentucky have played since the Wildcats' 87-83 win in Atlanta in the 2023 CBS Sports Classic. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Overhaul; Do They Have All The Pieces?

Host Isaac Schade and Milligan University head basketball coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's potential lineup, position battles, including and at power forward, recent NCAA rule changes, and more. (View Video)

Remember When Carolina lost AT Richmond in Football?

Perhaps after 47 years, North Carolina can finally get some revenge on those Richmond Spiders. Not registering? Well, with the Spiders visiting Kenan Stadium on Sept. 13 to face ’s Tar Heels, they will bring with them a one-game win "streak" over UNC, albeit a stretch that has lasted 47 years. Richmond 27, Carolina 18. It was Nov. 4, 1978. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Basketball’s Class Of 9 Newcomers Ranked No. 7 Nationally

UNC is No. 7 on a ranking of men’s basketball newcomers, which includes freshmen, transfers, and foreign signees. The Tar Heels' ranking by 247Sports includes nine commitments (five transfers). Carolina could go even higher because the ranking doesn’t include signee a 6-5, 200-pound Montenegrin wing who committed in May. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Who are UNC's options at quarterback in Bill Belichick’s first season?

There are a lot of questions swirling around UNC Football in its first season under coach . But the biggest question facing the Tar Heels is undoubtedly: Who will win the starting quarterback position for the opener against TCU on Labor Day? North Carolina has South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez, veteran , and freshman . (WRAL.com)

Video: THI Podcast - What are the best UNC Basketball uniforms?

Andrew Jones and Bryant Baucom from Tar Heel Illustrated discuss the Tar Heels’ basketball uniforms, their most favorite, least favorite, how they've changed and evolved over the years, and much more. (View Video)

Jake Knapp, Walker McDuffie Earn NCBWA All-America Honors

North Carolina ace has been named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, the organization announced Wednesday. Reliever was also recognized on the Freshman All-America second team. Knapp is the 27th individual to earn first team All-America recognition in program history. (GoHeels.com)

UNC pitchers Ryan Lynch, Walker McDuffie earn Perfect Game Freshman All-American honors

and . Two freshmen pitchers who played significant roles in the UNC baseball program's advancement to the Super Regionals. McDuffie performed his work in a relief role, stepping onto the mound when called upon by head coach . Lynch became instrumental as he had the second-lowest ERA on the team. (Keeping It Heel)
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