UNC Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Luka's Impact; Are Veesaar & Wilson the nation's best frontcourt duo?

Andrew Jones, Jacob Turner, and Rodd Baxley discuss ACC Basketball, the NET ranking and its impact on the Tar Heels, how Luka Bogavac has played so far this season, Henri Veesaar's impact, Veesaar and Caleb Wilson as one of the top frontcourt tandems in the nation, and the Notre Dame-ACC situation. (View Video)

Derek Dixon Gaining Confidence As He Makes Early Impact For UNC

Derek Dixon arrived at UNC believing he could play at the college level. He felt assured that the summer workouts and scrimmages would translate onto the court. Still, at times, doubt crept in — the kind that tends to find most freshman. In those moments, he leaned on two things: the work he puts in and the steady voice of senior guard Seth Trimble. (TarHeel247)

YouTuber MrBeast to Hold $10,000 Giveaway at UNC Basketball Game on Dec. 13

Jimmy Donaldson, known on YouTube and other social media as MrBeast, will be holding a $10,000 giveaway for UNC students at the next men’s basketball game vs. USC Upstate at the Smith Center on Dec. 13. MrBeast connected with the basketball program during the offseason, taking a picture on campus with star freshman Caleb Wilson in October. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - The Emergence Of UNC Basketball's Defense

Host Isaac Schade explores whether UNC Basketball's stifling defensive performances against Kentucky and Georgetown are signals of a top-10 defense in the making, even as the Tar Heels temporarily navigate life without backcourt stopper Seth Trimble. (View Video)

Lucas: Holiday Heels

It took 30 seconds for the parameters of UNC Basketball's annual holiday shopping trip to change. Director of community engagement Ragan Copeland was explaining the ground rules to the players before they were unleashed in a local Target. Copeland made some changes to the event. Sixteen kids from Hargraves Community Center were about to arrive. (GoHeels.com)

Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson accomplished an incredibly rare feat

On Sunday against Georgetown, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar reminded us again of the potential that this year's North Carolina Tar Heels have when both big men are clicking on all cylinders. Against the Hoyas, Wilson had 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Veesaar had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Those two combined for 38 points and 29 rebounds. (Keeping It Heel)

Luka Bogavac Getting More Comfortable As Each Game Passes

As for how Luka Bogavac is adapting to playing major college basketball in the United States, one must look beyond his numbers. Nine games into North Carolina's season, Bogavac is posting quality stats. Averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while still in full acclimation mode is impressive. But it's only part of Bogavac's story. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kyan Evans vs. Derek Dixon Debate

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal backcourt decision as debate swirls around Kyan Evans and freshman standout Derek Dixon. Is the winning formula playing both together or sticking with the veteran starter? Team chemistry and Marcus Paige’s mentorship shape the discussion, and Seth Trimble’s upcoming return looms large. (View Video)

Rebounding, Defense Boost UNC Basketball's Improved 2025-26 Start

While Caleb Wilson’s dunks and Henri Veesaar’s shooting range are welcome sights for fans of modern-day offensive basketball, what deserves even more recognition is how much better Davis’ squad has been on the defensive end of the floor so far this season. "For us to get to where we want to become, we have to be great defensively," Davis said. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina Basketball Odds & Ends

Henri Veesaar's family and friends in Estonia are glued to their TVs watching him play basketball at North Carolina. "They're eight hours ahead, so maybe 3 o'clock (am)," he said at 7 pm Sunday following UNC's win over Georgetown. "I think they'll probably check the score and go back to sleep. But most of the time, they try to stay up and watch." (TarHeel247)

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