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Video: Hubert Davis Post-Cal Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 14 Tar Heels' 84-78 loss to the Cal Golden Bears on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, California.
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Sat Jan 17, 2026
Video: Cal Basketball Post-UNC Press Conference
California head men's basketball coach Mark Madsen joins players John Camden and Dai Dai Ames in speaking with the media following the Golden Bears' 84-78 win over the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, California.
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Sat Jan 17, 2026
Lucas: UNC vs. Cal Rapid Reactions
There were two parts of the game: the first 30 minutes, when UNC didn't play nearly hard or well enough to win the game. And then the final ten minutes, when the Heels went on a furious rally. To complete a comeback like that, you have to get some breaks, which the Tar Heels did. But you also have to complete little things, like making free throws. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Falls At Cal - 84, 78
UNC Basketball's road trip to California turned into a collapse on Saturday as the Tar Heels fell to Cal, 84-78. Former Tar Heel guard
Dewey Burke and Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley discuss the loss, the problems, and possible solutions as
Hubert Davis’ team struggles defensively in ACC play.
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Sat Jan 17, 2026
California hands No. 14 North Carolina its second straight loss in Bay Area, 84-78
John Camden scored 20 points and Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen each added 19 as California built a 20-point lead and held off No. 14 North Carolina 84-78 on Saturday. The Tar Heels (14-4, 2-3
ACC standings) absorbed their second straight loss in the Bay Area; they fell 95-90 at Stanford on Wednesday. Freshman
Caleb Wilson led UNC with 17 points. (
Associated Press)
UNC Basketball Suffers Second West Coast Loss, Falls 84-78 at Cal
North Carolina couldn’t overcome a 17-point deficit Saturday at Cal, falling 84-78 for their second straight loss. After being down as many as 20 in the second half, UNC fought back, using a 20-5 run to cut deficit to four. The Tar Heels held Cal to just 30 points on 42% shooting in the second half, but went 3:56 without a field goal down the stretch. (
Inside Carolina)
No. 14 UNC Men's Basketball Looks To Rebound At Cal Saturday - Pregame Notes
No. 14 UNC Men's Basketball plays Cal in Berkeley for the first time in the ACC on Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern. The game will be televised on ACC Network (Wes Durham and Dennis Scott). Carolina is 1-2 on the road, winning at Kentucky and losing at SMU and Stanford. The Tar Heels are 5-1 all-time against Cal. The Tar Heels are 16-10 in California. (
GoHeels.com)
Why Henri Veesaar is UNC Basketball's most indispensable player
Outside of
Caleb Wilson, center
Henri Veesaar is UNC Basketball's most important player. On a roster built around Wilson’s star power, Veesaar has become the piece the Tar Heels can least afford to lose. His blend of size, efficiency, and versatility has reshaped how UNC plays on both ends and given this team a dimension that it did not have a year ago. (
USA Today)
Video: Tyler Hansbrough, John Henson Diagnose UNC's Disappointing Defense
Former North Carolina basketball greats
Tyler Hansbrough and
John Henson discuss the Tar Heels' concerning defensive play as part of the The Field Of 68: After Dark podcast. "I would be pretty concerned because we're starting to see a trend."
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Sat Jan 17, 2026
North Carolina vs. California Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Try to Right the Ship
The Golden Bears have hit a midseason lull and provide the opportunity for the Tar Heels to iron out some defensive issues that have plagued them in recent performances. Since ACC play started, a five-game stretch where Cal stands 1-4, shooting woes have severely hampered the Golden Bears’ offense, which has averaged just 67 points in league play. (
Inside Carolina)