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Luka Bogavac is Filling the Gaps Behind UNC's Top Scorers

UNC Basketball's top three scorers have been cemented for much of the season with Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble. The lingering question has been who fills in behind them. At times, it's been Jarin Stevenson. Sometimes Derek Dixon. The last two games, Luka Bogavac has been UNC's most consistent scoring option behind the trio. (TarHeel247)

North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech Postgame Notes

The Tar Heels had 21 assists and two turnovers in Saturday's victory over Georgia Tech. The two turnovers equal UNC's all-time single-game record. The Tar Heels set a school record for fewest turnovers in consecutive games with six (four at Virginia and two at Georgia Tech). Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and set two UNC Basketball freshman records. (GoHeels.com)

RJ Davis follows up triple-double with 45 points in G League

It might be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to call up R.J. Davis to the NBA. Davis followed up scoring 30 points in a triple-double Thursday with 45 points Saturday in the South Bay Lakers’ 146-104 victory over Salt Lake City. After Pete Nance scored 42 points in a G League game Jan. 11 for the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks called him up. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Former UNC coach Mack Brown thinks Drake Maye could go down as one of the best to ever play

Anyone that watched or covered Drake Maye at North Carolina isn't surprised he's become a good NFL QB. Same goes for the man who coached him. "I'm just proud with all his success that he hasn't changed," former UNC head football coach Mack Brown told WRAL. "He's the same person that we knew after those games when he was a redshirt freshman." (WRAL Sports Fan)

Key stats for UNC basketball in win at Georgia Tech, including Tar Heels' frontcourt duo

Georgia Tech had two players 6-foot-9 or taller on the court against UNC, which dominated the interior with forward Caleb Wilson and center Henri Veesaar combining for 42 points and 18 rebounds against the overmatched Yellow Jackets. It was Wilson’s 15th game with 20 or more points, breaking a tie with Tyler Hansbrough for UNC’s freshman record. (USA Today)

Henri Veesaar rebounds from “wake-up” call at Virginia

A week after turning in season lows of seven points and one rebound, Henri Veesaar answered with one of his most complete performances of the season Saturday, posting 20 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals in the Tar Heels’ win over Georgia Tech. Veesaar said the response started with an honest assessment of his impact in the previous game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lucas: Peachy

In the aftermath of UNC 91-75 win over Georgia Tech, an unexpected UNC Basketball summit occurred in McCamish Pavilion. When Caleb Wilson emerged from the locker room, he was greeted by Kenny Smith and Charlie Scott, both of whom had attended the game (Mitch Kupchak was also at the game) and made the walk to the visiting locker room. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble turns drives into daggers as Heels learn to close

Seth Trimble’s recent surge of success on strong drives to the basket hasn’t come out of nowhere. It has come from patience, repetition, and a clearer head, literally and figuratively, as the senior guard has become more efficient. In UNC’s 91–75 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday, Trimble finished with 18 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 91, Georgia Tech 75

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 91-75 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday afternoon at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Men's Basketball Rolls Past Yellow Jackets, 91-75 - Highlights

Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble all dominated in stretches as No. 16 North Carolina cruised past Georgia Tech, 91-75, on Saturday afternoon at McCamish Pavilion. Check out the highlights (View Video)

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