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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

UNC Basketball: Is an “ACC bubble” a realistic possibility?

The power conferences could elect to create their own “bubble,” and have teams from within their conference compete against each other. As academics play a major role in this as well, student-athletes would have the ability to compete while conducting their studies via online classes. For UNC, this could mean even more of a heavy dose of the ACC than usual. (Keeping It Heel)

For Chicago Bulls' Coby White, mentoring and guiding youth is a vital, personal mission

As a rookie for the Chicago Bulls, Coby White had a role to play. Pour in buckets in bunches. Listen, learn, and grow. Teammates past and present describe him as exceptionally mature. Coaches laud his work ethic and adaptability. But when the 20-year-old returns home to Goldsboro, N.C. he assumes a different type of position: That of a mentor. (NBC Sports)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Football Schedule, Sallie Krawcheck, 2005 UNC vs. Duke Basketball Re-Watch

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss UNC's updated football schedule. They then re-watch a classic UNC-Duke matchup from 2005, with commentary from several former players. Finally, Sallie Krawcheck (named seventh most powerful woman in the world by Forbes) discusses dominating the business/financial world, her Tar Heel fandom, and more. Read More...

Podcast: Marcus Ginyard Interview

Nick and Tyler of "Stranded Sports" chat with former North Carolina men's basketball player and 2009 national champion Marcus Ginyard to talk about his college playing career, his time in the NBA G-League, and what basketball is like overseas where Marcus has played for roughly a decade. (Apple Podcasts)

Tyler Hansbrough on His Favorite Career Moment

It was freshmen Tyler Hansbrough and Bobby Frasor's shining moment at the free-throw line that cemented UNC's win at Duke on Senior Night. Frasor and Hansbrough knocked down six free throws, closing out the game 83-76. During a recent interview, Hansbrough recalls that night as his best, outside of winning the national championship, of course. (All Tar Heels)

UNC Basketball: Top-20 Career Scoring and Rebound List Overlap

North Carolina has an NCAA-record 77 players who scored 1,000 or more career points (Garrison Brooks is nine points from making that number 78). Nine different Tar Heels have recorded 1,000 or more career rebounds. Many of the same names appear on both lists. In fact, nine Tar Heels are in the top-20 in both career scoring and career rebounding. (All Tar Heels)

Cam Johnson adding new dynamic to Phoenix Suns’ starting lineup in Orlando

Cameron Johnson had his first NBA double-double in the Phoenix Suns' win on Sunday with 19 points and 12 rebounds, following 12 points in Friday’s victory. There’s an obvious positive to the Suns adding their best three-point shooter to the lineup. Johnson on the year now is shooting 40% on 4.7 attempts per game, which jumps to 8.1 per 36 minutes. (Arizona Sports)

Video: UNC players judge a virtual Tar Heel dunk contest

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas host a virtual Tar Heel dunk contest where Garrison Brooks, Andrew Platek, and Sterling Manley serve as judges for some of the best dunks in UNC Basketball history. Read More...

No One Does More With Less Than UNC's Roy Williams

Since taking over the UNC basketball program in 2003 no college basketball coach has won more national championships than the three Roy Williams has won. No one is saying UNC hasn't had their share of elite talent over the past 17 years, but Williams has proved time and time again that he doesn't need one-and-done level players to win games. (Inside Carolina)

Dean Smith Began Historic Coaching Career 59 Years Ago Today

On August 3, 1961, North Carolina lost a Hall of Fame coach and gained another. Following a major recruiting scandal and rumors of point shaving, UNC Chancellor William Aycock forced coach Frank McGuire to resign and subsequently replaced him with his top assistant — Dean Smith. "It took me about 15 minutes to decide," Aycock said regarding UNC's coaching search. (Inside Carolina)

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