UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Seth Trimble progresses to five-on-five drills in practice

Seth Trimble continues to move closer to returning to action. During Monday's "Hubert Davis Live" radio show, Davis revealed that Trimble has advanced from individual work to full-team drills. "Pretty clear plan. There’s no decision-making," Davis said ahead of the No. 12 Tar Heels game Tuesday against East Tennessee State. "He’s progressing nicely." (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Jumps To No. 12 In AP Men's College Basketball Poll

North Carolina moved up to a season-high No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. The Tar Heels, which beat USC Upstate 80-62 on Saturday, topped their previous high of No. 14 in last week’s poll. It’s UNC’s highest ranking since it was No. 12 last season on Nov. 25. Two teams directly ahead of UNC last week both lost. (Tar Heel Tribune)

After Sluggish Victory, UNC Basketball Turns Focus to Upcoming Tests

Tuesday can't come quickly enough after UNC Basketball's 80-62 win over USC Upstate on Saturday. The Tar Heels ended up with an 18-point victory, but much of the game was too close for comfort. The quick turnaround comes at the perfect time, as the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Tuesday before facing Ohio State in Atlanta on Saturday. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Game-Changing Defense

UNC Basketball is emerging as an elite defensive unit, boasting top-15 potential in KenPom rankings. With Caleb Wilson leading the charge in scoring and rebounding, and Henri Veesaar having a breakout season, the Tar Heels are positioning themselves as legitimate NCAA Tournament contenders. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend

It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break. Jonathan Powell had a breakout game, Bill Belichick shook up the UNC Football staff, Seth Trimble is on the mend, Women’s Basketball let one slip away, Carolina Wrestling is off to dominant start, Men’s Basketball gave back to the community, Armando Bacot closed another deal, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Chansky’s Notebook: And the Good News

Instead of the praise and optimism he usually dishes out, North Carolina Basketball coach Hubert chose to jump all over his team by not getting more rebounds and not being tough enough in general against USC Upstate. He has been around long enough to know that during exam week a team’s focus in practice and next game might not be all there. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC Upstate recap, Football coaching staff changes

UNC Men's Basketball was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40). Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15). Jones Angell and Adam Lucas have the latest. (Listen To Podcast)

10 thoughts through 10 games for UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball has positioned itself to avoid bubble talk and welcome the possibility of a top-four seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. After a 1-12 record in Quadrant-1 games last season, UNC is 2-1 in Q1 games and 20th in the NET rankings as of Dec. 14. According to EvanMiya’s metrics, the Tar Heels are 16th in resume quality as a projected 3-5 seed. (MSN.com)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Heads into Holiday Stretch

North Carolina only played one basketball game this past week as the Tar Heels had their usual exam break to wrap the fall semester. UNC looked every bit of a distracted team and will need to tighten up before ACC play begins. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell dissect it all. (View Video)

Jonathan Powell gives UNC Basketball something Tar Heels lacked in win vs. USC Upstate

Jonathan Powell ripped several practice jerseys at West Virginia, but he's dialed back that ritual at UNC. He hasn’t dialed down the intensity. In the Tar Heels’ win against USC Upstate, the sophomore wing scored 17 points off the bench to match the career mark he set with the Mountaineers. "If he keeps making shots, he can rip all the jerseys he wants." (MSN.com)

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