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Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes off to hot start with Spurs; shooting woes for Anthony, Johnson, White

Harrison Barnes scored 12 points in the first quarter for the Spurs and finished with 17 to begin his 13th NBA season, but Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram didn’t get into the game. Brooklyn forward Cameron Johnson and Chicago guard Coby White had tough shooting games, while Orlando guard Cole Anthony was the only Tar Heel to win in his debut. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Justin Jackson: The Shooting Piece

Justin Jackson: Today I want to focus on the shooting piece of UNC's new offense. There’s not as much back to the basket. Instead there’s a lot of five-out, drive and kick. Looking at this offense, it creates so many more catch-and-shoot opportunities from three, so the importance of that piece is going to be huge for the success of this Tar Heel team. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Ranked No. 10 In Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll

North Carolina is ranked No. 10 in the preseason USA Today Basketball Coaches poll, released this week. Kansas was picked first, with 15 of 31 No. 1 votes. The rest of the top five was No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 UConn, No. 4 Houston, and No. 5 Duke. Six through 10 went to No. 6 Iowa State, No. 7 Gonzaga, No. 8 Baylor, No. 9 Arizona, and No. 10 UNC. (GoHeels.com)

RJ Davis, Elliot Cadeau Among CBS Sports Top 100 and 1 best players entering 2024-25 season

2. R.J. Davis, North Carolina: The only returning CBS Sports First Team All-American, Davis is North Carolina's engine, and the Tar Heels have Final Four hopes because he opted to come back. Davis has 2,088 points to his name, ranking fifth in North Carolina history. 85. Elliot Cadeau, UNC: His presence undoubtedly made the game easier for Davis. (CBS Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting: Patience or Panic?

Is UNC falling behind on the basketball recruiting trail? Dive into the evolving landscape of college basketball recruiting as the Tar Heels navigate the 2025 recruiting class with just one commitment (Derek Dixon) so far. The discussion heats up with the potential of a smaller lineup featuring Seth Trimble at the three position. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Pieces of the Puzzle

Hubert Davis has to get minutes for 5-star freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell, great athletes who have to prove they can score at this level. R.J. Davis taking over the team from Day One is not the right strategy. The Tar Heels will be better off if Seth Trimble and the new guys get to show off their stuff, so the beep-beep backcourt can operate. (Chapelboro.com)

RJ Davis named to Jay Bilas' preseason men's basketball All-America team

Jay Bilas 2024 College Basketball First-Team All-American: R.J. Davis, senior guard, North Carolina. The only returning first-team All-American, the reigning ACC Player of the Year has a real shot to become UNC's all-time leading scorer and to guide the Tar Heels back to the Final Four. Nobody covers more ground or plays harder than Davis. (ESPN.com)

16 men's NCAA basketball nonconference games to watch

North Carolina Tar Heels at Kansas Jayhawks, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. ET, Lawrence, Kansas: Last season, RJ Davis averaged 21.2 PPG and made 40% of his 3-point attempts. An early burst against the America's preseason No. 1 team could remind the country that the Wooden Award winner could emerge from the ACC, but it might not be the name you expect. (ESPN.com)

Breaking Down Cade Tyson's Shooting, Team Versatility, UNC Basketball's Ceiling

Are Cade Tyson's shooting struggles vs. Memphis a concern? "Once the nerves get settled, he will get back to those numbers we've seen. You have to let Cade get comfortable within this new team, system, arena, and conference. He shot 46 percent from three-point line last season. I don't care if you're playing at the YMCA, that's pretty impressive." (Inside Carolina)

Finding Their Voices, Tar Heels are Quiet Compared to Last Basketball Season

Can a quiet basketball team contend for a national championship? Or do clubs that cut down the nets always have a few chest pounders, screamers, and trash talkers who get under the skins of opponents? The 2017 Tar Heels weren’t a loud bunch. Theo Pinson was, but that's about all. But they cut down the nets because they stayed who they were. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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