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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Georgia Brings Unbeaten Record to Smith Center for Early-Season Test

For the first time in nearly three decades, North Carolina and Georgia will meet on the basketball court. The two programs last faced each other Nov. 18, 1998, when the Tar Heels earned a 65-58 victory in Chapel Hill. UNC leads the series 13-5 and has won the last four meetings, but Friday's matchup introduces two teams looking to establish themselves. (Tar Heel Blue)

'November To Remember' for Michael Malone’s First UNC Basketball Squad

Despite its considerable growing pains, UNC has a great shot at starting this season 6-0. At the Smith Center on Friday (7 p.m., ESPN2), the Tar Heels face their strongest regular-season opponent yet, 3-0 Georgia, but they will be favored in that game. Then they’ll be much bigger home favorites against both Marshall (Nov. 20) and Monmouth (Nov. 23). (Chapelboro.com)

Georgia not approaching North Carolina game in awe of blue blood program

It's college basketball's bluest of blue bloods against a program whose leading scorer is named Blue. Georgia and Blue Cain visit UNC Friday for a nationally televised game on ESPN2 at the Smith Center in the first matchup between the Bulldogs and Tar Heels in 28 years. Cain's father played golf at UNC's rival, Duke, and named his son for the Blue Devils. (Yahoo! Sports)

Chansky’s Notebook: Style of Play

UNC Basketball's best challenge so far will come from Georgia on Friday. While the Dawgs play in the shadow of their top-ranked football power, they usually have talent despite being picked 11th in SEC preseason predictions. Georgia is led by Mike White, former Florida coach and son of one-time Duke and Notre Dame athletic director Kevin White. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is UNC Ready for Georgia? Michael Malone's First Big Test

UNC Basketball is 3-0 under Michael Malone, but are they ready for their first high-major opponent? The Tar Heels welcome Georgia to the Smith Center for a Friday night showdown, and Coach Bill Robinson joins Isaac Schade to break down the biggest questions facing this North Carolina roster. (View Video)

Bulls' Caleb Wilson to have surgery on fractured hand, miss 4-6 weeks

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson will have surgery on his fractured right hand and miss four to six weeks. Wilson injured his hand in the third quarter of Wednesday's 124-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs when he tried to knock the ball out of Victor Wembanyama's hands. Wilson did not finish the game. He was scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday. (ESPN)

UNC vs. Georgia Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Welcome First P5 Test After 3-0 Start

Georgia's guards and wings shoulder most of the scoring, but it’s still been a balanced attack of 2-pointers and 3-pointers thus far. At 46 percent from the floor, Georgia hasn’t shot the ball well from deep, firing at 31.2 percent in 25.7 attempts per game. The perimeter-oriented Bulldogs have received 36 of their 249 points from players 6-foot-10 or taller. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Double Takes Episode 2 - The Streets are Talking

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss UNC Football’s matchup with Louisville, College Football Playoff expansion, and what the future could hold for the ACC Championship Game. Then they turn to basketball and what it’ll take for the Tar Heels to find more consistency. And yes, the streets are talking. (View Video)

Georgia at UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Bulldogs, notes, and more

The last time UNC faced Georgia was Nov. 18, 1998, a 65-58 Tar Heel victory in the Smith Center in the Preseason NIT. Kris Lang led UNC with 21 points. Ed Cota had 14 points, 11 assists, and five steals. This is the first of three SEC opponents before Christmas: UNC hosts Arkansas on Dec. 1 and Kentucky on Dec. 19 in Madison Square Garden. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Basketball freshman Sayon Keita not ready to talk, but game spoke volumes vs. Wyoming

Sayon Keita, UNC’s 7-foot-1 center, did something that hasn't been done in the previous 116 seasons at Carolina, delivering an all-time performance against Wyoming. The Mali native knows five languages and spent four years playing professionally in Spain. While he speaks French, Spanish, Catalan and Bambara, Keita only began learning English in May. (MSN.com)

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