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Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Bad Break, Malloy Smith Commits, Luka Catches Fire, Heels Fall at Duke

UNC Basketball experienced a big win and a big loss, landed a commitment from combo guard Malloy Smith (son of Kenny Smith), Caleb Wilson broke his other thumb, Armando Bacot is safe in the Middle East, Baseball and Softball split ACC series, UNC alumnae won the SheBelieves Cup, Women’s Hoops awaits their Tournament fate, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Out-Efforted?

UNC Basketball fell to Duke after a pivotal injury sidelined Caleb Wilson for the season, but is effort now the Tar Heels’ biggest concern? Isaac Schade breaks down how Henri Veesaar’s candor about being "out-efforted" sets the tone for a critical week. (View Video)

UNC Teammates React to Caleb Wilson’s Season-Ending Injury

When Caleb Wilson learned he needed surgery, he was crushed. He realized that his time as a Tar Heel was over. He couldn't play at Duke. No ACC Tournament. And no March Madness. "It was a dream for him to play in the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament," coach Hubert Davis said. "My heart is broken that he won't be able to do that." (TarHeel247)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Resets for the Postseason

UNC Basketball achieved a perfect home record this season by beating Clemson on Tuesday then got steamrolled at Duke. To pour salt in the wound, Caleb Wilson broke his thumb and has likely played his last game in Carolina Blue. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss all the "madness." (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Duke recap, ACC Tournament preview, Tyler Hansbrough joins

Duke used a massive run to pull away from North Carolina on Saturday night (4:23). Now the Tar Heels head to the ACC Tournament (12:52). Tyler Hansbrough joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to look back at the regular season and ahead to the postseason (36:59). Plus: All-ACC (27:18), and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Caleb Wilson Named To Wooden Award National Ballot

North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson is one of 15 players named to the national ballot for the 2026 John Wooden Award. The national ballot consists of 15 student-athletes who are candidates for the Wooden Award All-America Team and Wooden Award Trophy, recognizing the most outstanding college basketball player in the nation. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson’s Injury Stings for UNC Men’s Basketball. Its Lack of Effort vs. Duke Stings Even More.

Saturday night at least, UNC sans Caleb Wilson resembled a car without a motor. The Tar Heels had no way through Duke’s defense without him. And yet, more than any statistics or box scores, Henri Veesaar echoed a sentiment from Seth Trimble when asked about what went wrong. “They definitely out-efforted us in the second half,” the seven-footer said. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC’s NET ranking rises after loss, tracking as 5 seed with chance to boost resume in Charlotte

Overall, No. 17 UNC Men's Basketball improved its resume with its 76–61 loss at No. 1 Duke on Saturday night, as the Tar Heels continue to track toward a No. 5 seed one week away from Selection Sunday. UNC (24–7, 12–6 ACC) moved up one spot in the NET to 23 but fell two spots in the WAB to 17 as they head to Charlotte for the ACC tournament. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC vs. Duke Postgame Reactions

UNC fell to Duke in the regular-season finale in Durham. Spenser Dalton, David Ray Allen, and Ross Martin discuss this UNC team without Caleb Wilson entering the postseason, look into what this team is, what it can be moving forward, and the future of the Tar Heel program. (View Video)

Lucas: Shot Deficit

In the first UNC vs. Duke meeting, Seth Trimble gave the Tar Heels their latest buzzer-beater in the series since Bobby Jones won the game at Cameron in 1974. Unfortunately, in Saturday's 76-61 loss, the Tar Heels were the victim of a statistical combination that rarely happens. The Blue Devils attempted 16 more field goals than the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

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