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New ACC men’s basketball schedule trashes a century of NC basketball history

Let’s be perfectly clear about this. There is no room for argument on this point. Rivalries made college sports. Without those rivalries, especially in this era where players are getting paid millions and enjoying unrestricted free agency, college football and basketball will soon just be low-rent minor leagues with no emotional connection to their fans. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - House Settlement Reshapes College Sports, UNC Embraces Revenue Sharing

It's a college athletics revolution: Direct payments to student-athletes are now allowed. Is this the end of amateurism in NCAA sports? Host Isaac Schade breaks down the game-changing House settlement, exploring its far-reaching implications for the North Carolina Tar Heels and other Power-4 schools. (View Video)

The Time UNC Shot 79% in an NCAA Tournament Game

Dean Smith had one day to prepare UNC for Loyola after a lackluster opening-round win in the 1988 NCAA Tournament. The result? A scoring record for the NCAA Tournament and a field goal percentage that would be hard to achieve shooting in the backyard. The 79% the Tar Heels achieved hasn’t been matched since, in any college or pro basketball game. (Inside Carolina)

Ian Jackson explains why he transferred from UNC

After a freshman season that included an impressive midseason stretch but ended with former Tar Heel guard Ian Jackson coming off the bench, he concluded UNC wasn’t for him and he wanted a new opportunity. On a recent episode of his "Captain Jack Show" podcast, Jackson explained why he transferred, while calling North Carolina "great, great people." (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Guard Kyan Evans Leads With Galvanizing Presence, Sharp Shooting

Kyan Evans has established himself as a point guard with a galvanizing presence. His teammates rallied around his leadership and as his game progressed, he took himself to the Division I level. The sharp-shooting Evans joins UNC with two seasons of eligibility remaining. He averaged 10.6 points and 3.1 assists per game last season at Colorado State. (Inside Carolina)

The 6 Best UNC Basketball Teams To Not Win A National Championship: Part 1

UNC Basketball has won the NCAA Tournament six times in its fabled history, but it was close to winning several more. In fact, some of the best teams in program history didn’t even reach the title game or the Final Four. So, here we present a six-part series noting the six best UNC basketball teams NOT to win a national championship. Today, the 1977 Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Antawn Jamison Lists 30-Acre North Carolina Estate for $14 Million

Former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison is selling his longtime North Carolina estate after 22 years of ownership—offering up the sprawling mansion, complete with private basketball court, for a hefty $14 million. Jamison, 48, is certainly aiming for a slam dunk with his sale of the Waxhaw, NC, property, which he purchased in 2002 for just $1.56 million. (Realtor.com)

Video: Captain Jack Show - Ian Jackson On Why He Left UNC

Former North Carolina guard Ian Jackson joins co-host Pat Wavy on the "Captain Jack Show" to discuss why Jackson chose to leave UNC and transfer to St. John's, playing away from home in North Carolina, and much more. (View Video)

The Worst 6 Losses of the Hubert Davis Era

Pitt 65, UNC 64. Feb. 4, 2023. At the Smith Center, fighting to get off the NCAA Tournament fence, the Tar Heels couldn’t afford to lose at home to Pitt, but it happened. UNC led by 6 points in the first half before Pitt went on a 10-0 run. The game wobbled back and forth the rest of the way. But UNC didn’t score from the field over the final 3:49. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Non-Conference Basketball Schedule; Coaching Staff Questions

Is UNC's non-conference basketball schedule too easy or just right? With a home-and-home series against Georgetown, the Tar Heels' strategy is under the microscope. Also, Coach Hubert Davis's decision to maintain an all-UNC alumni coaching staff raises questions about innovation and fresh perspectives. (View Video)

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