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Carolina at Virginia a major home test for No. 14 Cavaliers
One of the highlights of Saturday’s game between ACC heavyweights No. 14 Virginia and No. 22 North Carolina, noon ESPN2, will likely pit star freshmen Thijs De Ridder and
Caleb Wilson in a physical battle. The Tar Heels’ Wilson, a 6-foot-10, 215-pound, likely lottery pick, may be matched up against UVA’s De Ridder, a 6-9, 245-pound hulk of a man. (
JerryRatcliffe.com)
Virginia trip looms as defining test for UNC Men's Basketball
If there is any game that will be a litmus test for how UNC's season will fare the rest of the way, it’s the one it will play against No. 14 Virginia on Saturday in Charlottesville. North Carolina, which comes into this game as the No. 22 team in the country, has struggled throughout ACC play, and all three of the Tar Heels' losses have come on the road. (
USA Today)
North Carolina vs. Virginia: Three Things To Watch
Leaving Chapel Hill hasn’t been kind to UNC this season. The Tar Heels are 1-3 in true road games and remain winless in ACC road games. Meanwhile, Virginia is unbeaten at home this season with a 10-0 home record, making Saturday into Carolina’s toughest road test yet. Here are three things to watch as UNC looks to make a statement on Saturday. (
Inside Carolina)
Why Hubert Davis Altered UNC’s Starting Lineup and What it Revealed
On Wednesday against Notre Dame, coach
Hubert Davis decided to implement the only positive from California: the lineup that ignited the near-completed comeback in Berkeley. It marked the third consecutive game — and fourth time in the last five — where Davis altered his starting lineup. Guard
Jaydon Young earned his first start as a Tar Heel. (
TarHeel247)
Former Tar Heel Jonathan Holmes Named a Silver Waves Media Most Impactful Mid Major Assistant
Silver Waves Media announced its 7th annual Mid Major Assistant Coaches and GM's lists on Monday afternoon, with Miami associate head coach
Jonathan Holmes being named to the list. Holmes is currently in his fourth season with the RedHawks and his third year as an associate head coach. Holmes played guard at North Carolina from 1999 to 2003. (
Miami University)
North Carolina vs. Virginia Basketball Preview: Cavaliers Present Big Road Challenge for Tar Heels
At third in the
ACC standings, Virginia is off to its best start since the 2018-19 season. The Cavaliers have done so with a 4-2 record in Quad 1 games to help them rank No. 13 in the NET and No. 13 in KenPom. Yet, North Carolina will be Virginia’s first Quad 1 opponent at home this season, with away wins at Texas, N.C. State, No. 20 Louisville, and SMU. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts calls fervent Smith Center debate 'a positive'
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the potential relocation or renovation of the Smith Center this week - and that's putting it lightly. While Chancellor Lee Roberts has been adamant that no decision has been made on the future of the arena, he took the time to illuminate some of the factors the university is weighing in the thought process. (
MSN.com)
No. 22 UNC at No. 14 Virginia: TV info, stats, scouting Cavaliers, keys to game, and notes
Virginia will likely pack the lane and help aggressively on
Caleb Wilson and the post game. UNC’s guards and wings must be ready to knock down open threes generated by post touches and drive-and-kick actions. Ball movement and quick decisions will prevent Virginia from loading up on Wilson and
Henri Veesaar. Virginia’s style is designed to frustrate. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Three keys for North Carolina to upset Virginia
Virginia presents a far stiffer challenge than Notre Dame. The Cavaliers are highly efficient on offense, averaging 84 points per game, and they remain defined by their defense. Virginia leads the ACC in field goal percentage defense (38.1%), 3-point field goal percentage defense (28.9%), effective field goal defense (43.5%) and blocks per game (6.4). (
USA Today)
Chansky’s Notebook: The New ‘Hoos
Virginia’s new basketball coach is Ryan Odom, whose claim to fame so far was his UMBC team being the first NCAA 16 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in 2018 against the program he now leads. Before UNC's game at John Paul Jones arena, Virginia’s 2019 NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett will watch his name be unveiled on the playing court. (
Chapelboro.com)