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Bubba Cunningham says emotional factors complicate arena decision

If the decision to renovate the Smith Center or build a new arena for UNC's basketball teams were purely financial, it would be easy. Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham, on the weekly "Arena Discussion" podcast. "The information we had fall of ’25 indicates there’s about a $20 million differential between a renovation on campus and a new facility." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble’s New Mindset

UNC Basketball has surged as Seth Trimble’s aggressive play sparks postseason hopes. Can Trimble’s transformation carry UNC past rivals and into the ACC elite with Caleb Wilson sidelined? Isaac Schade discusses Trimble’s statistical jump and impact on both ends of the basketball court. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar Among College Basketball's Top Transfer Portal Additions

6. C Henri Veesaar, UNC: Stats: (26 games) 16.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, 61.4% FG, 43.1% 3P. Even with Caleb Wilson still out, the look of the UNC team with Henri Veesaar and without him is drastically different. The 7-foot-0 transfer from Arizona is among the top two players for UNC in points, rebounds, and blocks. (On3.com)

Coby White’s Hornets debut; transitions for Black, Love, Barnes; big games for Ryan, Ingram

Coby White finally made his Charlotte Hornets debut. Leaky Black’s contract was converted to a two-way deal. Portland sent Caleb Love to the G League. Cole Anthony remains in limbo as Harrison Barnes settles into a reserve role. Cormac Ryan scored a career-high 36 points in the G League while Harrison Ingram earned Player of the Week honors. (Tar Heel Tribune)

New ‘Arena Discussion’ addresses evolution of Smith Center, UNC Basketball success

A special edition of the "Carolina Insider" podcast addresses the evolution of Carolina Basketball and discussions regarding the Dean E. Smith Center. "The Arena Discussion" podcast includes guests discussing the future home of Tar Heel basketball. Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham join for the first episode. (UNC.edu)

Takeaways from UNC Basketball’s top-25 win over Louisville

Seth Trimble had a career night for the Tar Heels, scoring a career-high 30 points on 11-for-16 shooting, including 6-for-8 in the second half. He also posted four rebounds, four assists, and a steal. UNC’s defense held one of the best offenses in the country under 40% shooting. Louisville shot just 39% and made only 34% of its shots in the second half. (USA Today)

UNC Men's Basketball Very Aware they Must Fix Free Throw Issues

The final score was UNC 77, Louisville 74. The tally at the charity stripe for the Tar Heels was 19 free throw attempts with just 9 conversions. Carolina led by 16 with 13:38 remaining, but couldn't close out the Cards because the Tar Heels were just 7-for-15 from the line to end the game. "Make some free throws," Henri Veesaar said. "That will help." (TarHeel247)

Chansky’s Notebook: Endearing

Entering the 2025-26 season, Seth Trimble already had endeared himself to UNC Basketball fans. Even as the NCAA was setting records for college transfers, Trimble became a modern rarity — a four-year player for the Tar Heels. Only two other seniors in the ACC are on track to graduate from the same school they chose as high school recruits. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Men's Basketball moves up in NET after sixth Quad 1 win, mostly projected as No. 6 seed

No. 18 UNC moved up two spots in the NET rankings after the Tar Heels’ sixth Quad 1 game of the season Monday. Carolina is up to 25, while No. 24 Louisville slipped one spot to 14 after the Tar Heels' 77-74 win at the Smith Center. UNC went down in KenPom from 29 to 30 and Bart Torvik’s T-Rank (27 to 28) while going from 32 to 30 in ESPN’s BPI. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Impact of Henri Veesaar

Henri Veesaar's impact was incredible, because there were times Louisville thought about getting into the paint and had to dribble out. We’ve talked about the plus-minus for Veesaar all year long being vastly superior to everybody else. Same situation vs. Louisville. He was plus-16 when on the court. UNC won by three. So that tells you that value. (Inside Carolina)

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