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Caleb Wilson participating in individual workouts, but no contact drills

continues to inch closer to returning to action. "He doesn’t have his cast on anymore," said following the Tar Heels' 89-82 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday. "Can’t do anything five on five, but he can do individual workouts. He can dribble, shoot, and he can do everything, just nothing on contact. So that’s a huge benefit." (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Postgame Notes

UNC Basketball is 17-0 in the Smith Center this season. The 17 wins tie UNC's single-season record for home wins, including wins in the Smith Center (17-1 in 2011-12). led all scorers and tied his career high with 26 points. led both teams in plus/minus at plus 13, the second time in three games he has led the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Jonathan Powell Earns Extended Run, Energizes UNC in Victory Over VT

missed just one shot in UNC's 89-82 win over Virginia Tech, going 4-for-5, all from beyond the arc. Beyond the shot-making, Powell's defense made life difficult for the Hokies. He also added five rebounds and an alley-oop to , finishing plus-12 in 23 minutes. "I think it's more than my shooting as to what I can bring to a team." (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Virginia Tech Reactions & Interviews

Join and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 89-82 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach and , and more. (View Video)

Lucas: Ninety-Five

I can hear now: "Jonathan did make some shots, but I was very impressed with his rebounding and I loved his pass to Henri." Current UNC freshmen were born in 2007, a full decade after he retired. is more a name on a building to them than a figure they can picture in the middle of a huddle. And yet they still see him constantly." (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Group Effort Highlights Win Over Virginia Tech

UNC Basketball handled Virginia Tech with a collective effort, getting the 89-82 win and setting up a final week of regular-season play with momentum and chemistry. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the Tar Heels' win, pivotal players that have stepped up, and what lies ahead. (View Video)

Hubert Davis' spirited halftime message changed Tar Heels' mindset

When the mindset changed after an animated halftime discussion, so did the game. With more of a presence inside and better rebounding, No. 18 North Carolina pulled away from after halftime for a big 89-82 win Saturday at the Smith Center over Virginia Tech. "We had some spirited conversations at halftime. I want to dominate points in the paint." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 89, Virginia Tech 82

View the complete box score from the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels' 89-82 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-Virginia Tech Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with the media following the No. 18 Tar Heels' 89-82 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: Henri Veesaar, Tar Heels Hold Off Hokies, 89-82 - Highlights

scored 12 points in the first half and had 18 in the second as No. 18 North Carolina shot over 50 percent in both halves and topped Virginia Tech, 89-82, on Saturday night in the Smith Center. Check out the highlights. (View Video)
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Basketball Schedule at a Glance
Last Game:
North Carolina: 89
Virginia Tech: 82
Sat, Feb 28 Box Score
Next Game:
UNC vs. Clemson
Tue, Mar 3 7:00 ET, Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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ACC Basketball Standings
TeamACCOverall
(1) Duke15-127-2
(11) Virginia13-325-4
Miami12-423-6
(18) North Carolina11-523-6
Clemson11-521-8
NC State10-619-10
(24) Louisville9-720-9
California8-820-9
SMU8-819-10
Florida State8-815-14
Stanford7-918-11
Virginia Tech7-918-11
Syracuse6-1015-14
Wake Forest6-1015-14
Notre Dame4-1213-16
Pittsburgh4-1211-18
Boston College3-1310-19
Georgia Tech2-1411-18