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How to Watch: UNC Basketball vs. NC State
This may be controversial, and it’s not something I could have imagined myself saying eight days ago, but I won’t be upset if Carolina loses to NC State. Irritated, sure. But the Tar Heels definitely won’t have Caleb Wilson and may not have Henri Veesaar, who as of Monday night was listed as questionable for […]
Orange County DA Jeff Nieman says there’s “no evidence” of Duke staffer getting punched in the face
It is fair to say that for most of our lives, no matter who you are, we have all been told that words have consequences. The degree of those consequences do vary, but ultimately there is a certain amount of weight that is behind everything that we say and do. Duke head coach Jon Scheyer […]
Who is your least likable NC State player?
Whether or not you consider NC State a rival, and for the record, I do not, they are still a conference foe and a team you never want to lose to, even if we do live more rent free in their heads than they do in ours. Regardless there is history there and with that […]
Smith Center South releases demands to UNC administrators
Ever since a group called The Committee for a South Campus Arena emerged last month with a video featuring Roy Williams pulling on the emotional heartstrings and calling for the UNC administration to keep the Men’s Basketball arena on campus, they have continued the push. Multiple videos with players have been released — the latest […]
Three things to watch in UNC’s road game against NC State
The Tar Heels are currently preparing to face off against NC State tomorrow night in the Lenovo Center. It will be the lone game between the two teams in the regular season, which feels wrong on so many levels. There is likely a non-zero amount of UNC fans that hate State enough to where they’re […]
What is the most impactful injury in UNC Basketball history?
Injuries, especially to starters, always cause problems. Basketball is built around rhythm, and injuries force teams to reconfigure that rhythm, often with players either playing more minutes than they are used to or playing out of position due to a lack of depth at that position. North Carolina’s latest injury is to Caleb Wilson. In […]
Jarin Stevenson earns Player of the Game honors in win over Pitt
Let’s get something out of the way from the start: Pitt is bad. We all know they are bad, the standings confirm they are bad, and there’s a pretty good chance that they’ll finish in the bottom three of the ACC, completely eliminating them from the ACC Tournament. You can’t take too much out of […]
Three takeaways from UNC’s win over Pitt
The energy in the Dean Smith Center was as bizarre as I remember it ever being yesterday afternoon. Veesaar being declared out for the game had fans uneasy about what could happen against Pitt, and with good reason — we’ve seen Jeff Capel teams come into the Dean Dome and play spoiler before, though those […]
Besides UNC, what other college programs do you root for?
If you’ve watched almost any college football on TV the past couple seasons, you’ve certainly seen some of the Dr. Pepper “Fansville” commercials. One of the commercials from this past season features one of the characters as having a “side team;” or a team they follow outside of their main rooting interest. (You can check […]
UNC comfortably beats Pitt despite missing key players
We knew heading into today that UNC would be without their best player in Caleb Wilson as he is sidelined with a broken bone in his left hand. It was announced before the game that the Tar Heels would also be without the other half of the front court duo in Henri Veesaar, who was […]
UNC Tennis 2026: Off to the Aces
Amidst the sleet and snow, collegiate tennis fired back up late last month with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kickoff Weekend. The women have roared out of the gate, amassing a 9-1 record and ranking #3 nationally. The weather hasn’t been as kind to the men’s schedule, who sit at 5-2. Women’s Tennis: On the women’s […]
UNC Basketball vs. Pitt: Live Discussion
Things are a little dark today, friends. North Carolina is just moments away from taking on Pitt. At the time of writing this, it was announced that Henri Veesaar is a game time decision due to illness. With Caleb Wilson already being injured and Veesaar potentially not going, suddenly things are really tough for the […]
Tar Heel Tipoff Troubles
It was during the opening minute of the UNC-Syracuse game that the thought first crossed my mind: it seems like the Heels rarely win the opening tip. The Orange’s William Kyle III had just won the tip against Henri Veesaar, although Syracuse missed their opening jumper and UNC corralled the rebound. Still, it felt to […]
UNC vs. Pitt: How to Watch
The North Carolina Tar Heels are back in Chapel Hill to host Pittsburgh. UNC is looking to bounce back from a tough road loss to Miami, while Pitt limps into the Smith Center on a four-game losing streak and is tied for last in the ACC with a 2-10 conference record. The biggest news heading […]
Which UNC player do you have a soft spot for?
I’ll open this up to any sport, and if multiple players come to mind, feel free to name them all: tell me about a Carolina player, past or present, who holds a special place in your heart. Marcus Paige is #1 on my list. As fun as he was to watch on the court, his […]
Can UNC get back on track against Pitt without Caleb Wilson?
After the joy that came from UNC’s comeback and eventual buzzer-beating win over Duke last weekend, it was followed up with a bit of a thud. Earlier this week, the Tar Heels went on the road at Miami and were put away by the Hurricanes, having never lead. Even more worryingly, Caleb Wilson exited the […]
With Caleb Wilson out, how much should we adjust our expectations?
Now that we’ve all had some time to process the news that Caleb Wilson will be out indefinitely with a broken hand, let’s talk about it. It’s obvious what Wilson’s injury means for Carolina: Like a TV show writing off a beloved main character, it just won’t be the same product we’ve enjoyed watching. “Next […]
UNC Baseball will open the season with a series against Indiana
The winter storm or cold front or whatever it was that terrorized the Eastern seaboard for the past three or so weeks has relinquished its grip, and while it’s definitely not spring yet, it’s temperate enough to at least imagine the prospect of spring sports beginning. And that’s good, because they have in fact begun. […]
Caleb Wilson out with broken hand
UNC star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss time with a broken hand suffered in the Miami game on Tuesday. Wilson left the game for a bit before returning with his hand heavily wrapped. The wrap clearly altered what he was able to do on the floor for the remainder of the game. Hubert Davis said […]
Bill Belichick and his hot seat
For the record, I like my heated seat. The first time I owned a car with seat warmers, my immediate reaction was, “Where has this been all my life?!” Even on long car trips to the Outer Banks during the summer, it acts like a back massager. I’m a big fan of seat heat. I […]
Three things to watch in UNC’s Saturday matchup against Pitt
The highs and lows of college basketball can come and go very quickly. Unfortunately for the Hubert Davis-led Tar Heels over the past five seasons, the latter have come much too often. Just days after a thrilling victory over a one-loss Duke team, Carolina gave an uninspired effort in Miami to end their five-game winning […]
What is your bold prediction for the rest of the season?
Every preseason, people make predictions. Some are obvious, while others are quite bold. So looking back, what would’ve been a bold prediction heading into this season? Picking Duke to be in first in the ACC? No, but picking Clemson to be tied for first halfway through would’ve been, after all the talent they lost. Picking […]
Caleb Wilson reportedly sprained his left wrist, status for Saturday unclear
Following last night’s loss to Miami, Hubert Davis was extremely quiet when it came to the status of his star freshman, Caleb Wilson. When he was asked about Wilson having to have his hand looked at, ending up in the locker room along with his mother, and him emerging from the tunnel with his hand […]
UNC rises in ACC Power Rankings despite Miami loss
This past weekend was a big one on the sports calendar in general, but especially so for people with our particular affinities. The first UNC-Duke men’s basketball game of the season was on Saturday, and it ended up being quite the fun one for Tar Heels’ fans. Seth Trimble last second three-pointer gave Carolina a […]
Kyan Evans found something in UNC’s loss to Miami
The usual stars for UNC just didn’t have it on Tuesday night. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar were out-bodied against Miami’s frontcourt and battled some injury issues. Seth Trimble, coming off a Duke game where he did a lot more than just hit the shot of his life, was unable to make a single shot […]
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