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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Aims to Avoid Letdown vs. Syracuse

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina preview UNC Basketball's ACC matchup against Syracuse with an eye toward the struggles of the Orange and the task the Tar Heels face in playing well and winning big against a team they easily should handle. (View Video)

From Duke fan to UNC: Derek Dixon's rise to starting point guard

Around two years ago, Derek Dixon was on the porch of his home in Virginia following a workout, sitting with his sister, Kayla, when his phone rang. He told Kayla it was a call he had to take. Following the call, and after returning to the porch, Derek was calm and reserved, the same as before his phone rang. "That was Hubert Davis," Derek told Kayla. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Men's Basketball Rises Again in AP Top 25 Poll

UNC jumped two spots to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll after rolling to a 91-75 victory at Georgia Tech on Saturday in its only game last week. The Tar Heels (17-4, 5-3 ACC), who host Syracuse at 7 p.m. Monday, have risen eight spots in the poll the last two weeks. The 633 poll points are the most since UNC was No. 14 on Jan. 12. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Comes Home, Belichick Denied, UNC Women's Tennis Takes Down No. 1

Since we last caught up, Caleb Wilson had a happy homecoming in Atlanta, Bill Belichick was denied election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, UNC Women’s Tennis took down No. 9 NC State and No. 1 Georgia, soccer legend Crystal Dunn retired, Mitch Mason updated us on his health status, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Syracuse a Trap Game for UNC?

UNC Men's Basketball faces a critical test as Duke looms, but can the Tar Heels stay focused and avoid a trap against Syracuse? With Caleb Wilson making headlines and the Tar Heels surging offensively, will Carolina's renewed discipline, elite turnover rate, and deep bench be enough to shut down the Orange? (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Syracuse: TV info, stats, scouting Orange, keys to game, and notes

UNC enters Monday's matchup against Syracuse averaging 40 rebounds per game, significantly better than Syracuse’s 35. The Tar Heels are 34th nationally in rebounding, while Syracuse ranks 223rd. Syracuse gave up 44 rebounds to NC State and gave up a lot of second-chance points. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar should set the tone on the glass. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Basketball Preview: Short Turnaround for Potential Trap Game

Syracuse sits at the bottom half of the ACC standings with a 4-5 record but has lost four of its last five games. In non-conference, Syracuse knocked off No. 13 Tennessee (62-60) to earn its only Quad 1 win this season. The Orange are 1-4 in Q1 games this season, losing to No. 3 Houston 78-74 in OT, No. 15 Iowa State 95-64, and Kansas, 71-60. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - The Smith Center Debate

A deep dive into the controversial and interesting debate over whether UNC should build a new basketball arena off campus at Carolina North or renovate the Smith Center. WRAL’s Brian Murphy (00:18) and former UNC Basketball walk-on Spenser Dalton (42:36) join Ross Martin to discuss the factors at play. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson set UNC records and learned Tar Heels history during his homecoming

Caleb Wilson broke two single-season freshman records in UNC's win over Georgia Tech. After the game, Wilson was introduced to a true trailblazer of the program: Mr. Charlie Scott. Working in his regular role on ESPN's Tip-Off, former Tar Heel Kenny Smith was asked about the picture that was shared by North Carolina following Saturday's victory. (Keeping It Heel)

Tar Heels Aim to Avoid Trap Game Against Syracuse Ahead of Duke Clash

While many UNC Basketball fans are looking ahead to this weekend, the Tar Heels must first take care of Syracuse and avoid letting Monday's contest become a trap game. Carolina looks to extend its win streak to four against the Orange on Monday at the Smith Center before the Blue Devils visit Saturday. Tipoff against Syracuse is 7 p.m. on ESPN. (TarHeel247)

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