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Seth Trimble Officially Cleared To Play vs. Ohio State

North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble is medically cleared and is expected to play Saturday when the Tar Heels face Ohio State in Atlanta in the CBS Sports Classic. Trimble broke his left forearm on Nov. 9, two days after he scored 17 points in UNC's 87-74 win over Kansas. The Menomonee Falls, Wis., native has played 104 games as a Tar Heel. (GoHeels.com)

Men's college basketball Power Rankings: No. 11 North Carolina

11. North Carolina: How will Seth Trimble's return Saturday against Ohio State impact the Tar Heels? Does Luka Bogavac automatically return to the bench? The Montenegrin wing has scored double-figures in all but two games this season, while fellow wing starter Jarin Stevenson has been inconsistent offensively. Hubert Davis could opt to go smaller. (ESPN.com)

UNC's Seth Trimble Expected To Return vs. Ohio State on Saturday

North Carolina’s Seth Trimble, who injured his forearm in a weight room accident early last month, is expected to make his return to the lineup Saturday against Ohio State in Atlanta. Trimble is the veteran leader and top perimeter defender on this Tar Heels team, and averaged 14.5 points, 5 boards and 3.5 assists in the first two games prior to the injury. (On3.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Make More Memories

The Tar Heels have the perfect setting this weekend. The 12th CBS Sports Classic is Saturday with Carolina playing the right opponent in the right city: Ohio State in Atlanta. UNC has the best record of all Sports Classic participants, 7-4, with all four losses to Kentucky against a single win while having beaten the Buckeyes and UCLA in all three matchups. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball vs. Ohio State Preview and Prediction

Prediction: North Carolina 82, Ohio State 75: This is a tricky game for the Tar Heels. The Buckeyes have one of the top players in the sport with Bruce Thornton and some big bodies to bang in the post with UNC’s Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. Ultimately, the Tar Heels’ talent and improved 3-point shooting will get the best of the Buckeyes in the ATL. (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Faces Tough Test vs. Ohio State

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal test as they battle Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, with the Buckeyes' Bruce Thornton threatening to be a game-changer. Can the Tar Heels secure a statement win and finish non-conference play with only one loss for the first time since the 2008-09 championship season? (View Video)

Coby White scores 25 amid trade rumors; Cam Johnson playing well; Powell suffers another injury

Coby White continues to be on a roll, and Cameron Johnson is putting up consistent performances, while NBA rookie Drake Powell’s ankle issues resurfaced. In the G League, where you’ll be able to watch UNC alums this weekend on television during the Winter Showcase in Orlando, Leaky Black, Harrison Ingram, and Cormac Ryan also had solid weeks. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Three things to watch in UNC Basketball’s matchup against Ohio State

After a couple home games, it’s time for UNC Men's Basketball to head back on the road to Atlanta this week to take part in the CBS Sports Classic. This year’s edition will see UNC face off against Ohio State, with Kentucky playing St. John’s in the other matchup. Here are some things to look for in Saturday’s game against the Buckeyes. 1. Seth Trimble? (Tar Heel Blog)

Nets’ Day'Ron Sharpe learning to balance patience with violent finishes

Day'Ron Sharpe knows he’s finishing better than he used to this season, but he also knows improvement alone isn’t the finish line. He sees room for force. More intent. More moments where the defense knows what’s coming and still can’t stop it. For the fourth-year center, growth has become a simple idea: every touch in the paint should end violently. (New York Daily News)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball To Face Ohio State, Larry Brown Interview

UNC Men's Basketball moved to 10-1 this season with a quality win over a solid ETSU team and now heads to Atlanta to face Ohio State on Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic (15:19). Next, basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for an awesome interview (51:05). (Listen To Podcast)

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