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North Carolina vs. Wake Forest Basketball Preview: In-State Bounce Back

Picked 11th in the ACC preseason poll, Wake Forest squandered chances at statement wins in non-conference play and has lost three of its last four games. The Demon Deacons are 0-4 in Quad 1 games this season, with narrow defeats early in the season to No. 6 Michigan, 85-84, in overtime and No. 15 Texas Tech, 84-83, both on neutral courts. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball Looks to Reestablish Defensive Identity against Wake Forest

For the second time this season, North Carolina is looking to get back into the win column. After the Tar Heels' loss to Michigan State, they earned a massive win at Kentucky. On Saturday, UNC faces Wake Forest, looking to get the bad taste of a 97-83 loss to SMU out of its mouth. Tipoff against the Demon Deacons is at 6 p.m. on the ACC Network. (TarHeel247)

Hubert Davis drills down on defense as Tar Heels try to bounce back

The week off enabled extended video study for UNC Basketball. "We watched an entire game and just talked about what allowed us to do some of the things that we did, and how we can’t get there again," Hubert Davis said Friday. "It was great also to have individual meetings with each of the players after the film session to get their perspective." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Seeks 500th Smith Center Victory

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the Smith Center's 40 year history as UNC Basketball looks to notch its 500th win in the legendary building on Saturday against Wake Forest. Barnes discusses his favorite moment covering games in the iconic venue and what's next for the arena. (View Video)

The 10 Greatest Smith Center Wins for UNC Basketball

Entering Saturday against Wake Forest, the Smith Center has witnessed 499 wins, hosted four national championship teams, and 12 Final Four teams. With a capacity of 21,750, the nation’s largest on-campus basketball arena and larger than any in the NBA, it remains a centerpiece of Carolina culture. Here’s are the top UNC wins in the building’s history. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Hubert Davis Friday Pre-Wake Forest Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Friday afternoon ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC's defense neutralize Wake Forest's Juke Harris?

UNC Men's Basketball looks to rebound against Wake Forest after last Saturday’s defensive collapse at SMU. Can the Tar Heels shut down Juke Harris, who is averaging 19.9 points? Isaac Schade breaks down Carolina's adjustments at guard, possible lineup changes, and how two-point shooting and rebounding could turn the tide. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Going for 500

History says that UNC's 500th win in the Smith Center won’t be easy against Wake Forest, who has gone 3-3 in their last six games against Hubert Davis’ teams although each has won on its home court. Wake is better than its 10-6 record overall and dangerous. The Deacs lost one-pointers against top-ranked Michigan and No. 14 Texas Tech. (Chapelboro.com)

Why Seth Trimble May Be North Carolina's Best Option at Point Guard

As UNC prepares for its 16th game with its backcourt still unsettled, Saturday’s second half in Dallas hinted at changes in the Tar Heels' backcourt. Seth Trimble played 19 minutes in the second half at SMU, spending much of that time at point guard. While the result didn’t favor North Carolina, the Tar Heels’ offense found rhythm in the second half. (Inside Carolina)

No. 17 UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Wake Forest: TV info, stats, scouting Deacons, keys to game, notes

Wake Forest’s 3-point shooting has been streaky (but was 11 of 21 Wednesday vs. Miami), so forcing tough possessions and turnovers can swing momentum. The Deacons have made less than 30% of their 3-point attempts in nine of 16 games but have scored double-digit 3-pointers in six games. Wake Forest is 17th in defensive rebounding in the ACC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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