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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Malloy Smith Offer; UNC Basketball's Injury Situation

UNC Basketball sparks recruitment buzz as Hubert Davis offers Malloy Smith, son of Tar Heel legend Kenny "The Jet" Smith. Meanwhile, urgent questions surround Carolina's roster as Henri Veesaar's absence and Achilles concerns impact the Tar Heels' depth. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson’s Voice Carries, but UNC Feels His Absence in Loss at NC State

When Caleb Wilson learned of his injury, he had two options. He could watch his teammates play from afar and set his sights on becoming a top-10 NBA draft pick in the summer. Or he could stay involved from the side and lead his team while working to get back on the floor. He chose the latter, and his voice Tuesday was one of the most impactful. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels Still Awaiting Henri Veesaar's Return to Practice and Games

A UNC spokesman confirmed Wednesday that Henri Veesaar is being held out of practice. Hubert Davis’ comments were notable, considering his remarks earlier in the week suggested Veesaar was nearing a return rather than still being held out of practice. "He’s getting a lot better, today was a huge jump in his improvement," Davis said Monday. (Inside Carolina)

Perspectives On UNC's Play vs. NC State

This UNC Basketball team is limited with what it can do. And so if you’re viewing this through a lens that North Carolina is a top five program all time, that’s how we should grade them. But this team is what it is. This team is not a top 10 team. When you have elite talents like Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson, you can cover up a lot of these problems. (Inside Carolina)

Video: No Days Off - Get To Know Dylan Mingo

Most 17-year-olds are still asleep when Dylan Mingo is already in the gym. He’s up before sunrise, taking 800 shots and putting in five hours of work every day. With a mindset that no one can outcompete him, Dylan’s grind speaks for itself. (Note: Filmed prior to Mingo's commitment to UNC). (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Tables Turned

Prior to the Tar Heels’ trip to face the Wolfpack in Raleigh on Tuesday, UNC had a two-decades-long relationship with State that could be described as hammer-versus-nail. Since 2007, in the past 40 games, and bridging UNC's 2021 transition from Roy Williams to Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels had won a whopping 34 games to the Pack’s measly six. (Chapelboro.com)

Hubert Davis Offers Positive Report on Henri Veesaar Following Loss at State

"His outlook is day-to-day," Hubert Davis said of UNC starting center Henri Veesaar. "Every day, he's getting better in regard to the lower extremities. He's getting better also with his flu. He's making huge strides every day, and every day we'll evaluate and see when he's available to practice. And then when he's able to practice, see when he's able to play." (TarHeel247)

UNC Men's Basketball slides in NET rankings, but next two games are Quad 1

North Carolina and N.C. State nearly swapped NET rankings after the Wolfpack’s 82-58 defeat of the Tar Heels on Tuesday. The short-handed No. 16 Tar Heels (20-6, 8-5 ACC standings) fell from 25 to 28 in the NET while the Wolfpack moved from 29 to 25, equaling their season-high and moving to 4-6 in Quad 1 games. UNC is 5-6 in Quad 1 games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Basketball Rally Without Caleb Wilson And Henri Veesaar?

UNC Basketball's loss at NC State on Tuesday night raises questions about the Tar Heels' toughness and postseason hopes. Hubert Davis calls out the squad’s lack of grit, as injuries to Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar expose vulnerability. Can the Tar Heels rally before it’s too late? (View Video)

'Lace Up Next Time': NC State Sends Message to UNC

Caleb Wilson was in street clothes Tuesday, sidelined for the second straight game with a fracture in his left hand. That excuse was not good enough for NC State's Quadir Copeland, who shared words with Wilson in the handshake line after the game. "I just told him to lace up next time," Copeland said. UNC was also without center Henri Veesaar. (TarHeel247)

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