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North Carolina is off to a strong start this season, opening with a 3-0 record and a statement win over Kansas last week. Caleb Wilson has impressed early, forcing many to revisit their preseason predictions about his game.

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Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 14

UNC Lands 5-Star SF Maximo Adams in Major Recruiting Win

Hubert Davis and North Carolina’s basketball program can finally rest easy tonight—though not until after their matchup with NC Central tips off at 9 p.m.

College Basketball News / ESPN / November 14

UNC lands first 2026 recruit in four-star Adams

Top-30 men's basketball senior Maximo Adams announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday, becoming the Tar Heels' first recruit in the 2026 class.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 14

The Player Poised To Give UNC’s Defense Significant Problems

North Carolina’s defense has been one of the program’s top storylines, dominating in recent weeks after a rough start to the season. North Carolina allowed 284 passing yards—most coming in the fourth quarter as Stanford rallied late—but held the Cardinal to 320 total yards and just 36 rushing yards in a 20-15 win last week.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / SwimSwam / November 14

Distance Specialist Hampton Stuecker Verbals To North Carolina For Fall 2027

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Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 14

UNC Nabs Four-Star CB, Continuing Belichick’s Recruiting Momentum Surge

Despite an inconsistent season on the field, head coach Bill Belichick and North Carolina have continued to excel on the recruiting trail, adding another major commitment to bring their 2026 recruiting class total to 36.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / November 14

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 14

UNC’s Second-Half Collapse Against UCLA Produces Three Telling Game Observations

LAS VEGAS — No. 3 UCLA (4-0) used a dominant second half to top No. 11 North Carolina (2-1) 78-60 in the WBCA Classic at Michelob Ultra Arena on Thursday night, handing the Tar Heels their first loss of the season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 14

Everything You Must Know Before UNC Faces NC Central Friday

No. 18 North Carolina (3-0) faces N.C. Central (1-3) at the Dean Smith Center on Friday at 9 p.m. ET, aiming for its fourth straight win. The Tar Heels are unbeaten in three meetings against the Eagles, all at home under then-coach Roy Williams.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Swish Appeal / November 14

No. 3 UCLA proved they’re bigger and better in outlasting No. 11 UNC for another top-15 win

Entering the third quarter, it was anybody’s game between No. 3 UCLA and No. 11 North Carolina. However, the Bruins were able to go outscore the Tar Heels 43-28 the rest of the way to earn a 78-60 win, open the season 4-0 and give UNC their first loss of the season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 13

Second-Half Defensive Breakdown, Paint Issues Sink UNC Against UCLA

LAS VEGAS — No. 3 UCLA used a dominant second half to top No. 11 North Carolina 78-60 in the WBCA Classic at Michelob Ultra Arena on Thursday night, handing the Tar Heels their first loss of the season.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 13

UNC flips elite CB recruit from PSU amid Nittany Lions turmoil

Bill Belichick, UNC flip elite CB recruit from Penn State amid Nittany Lions turmoil

The pillaging of the Penn State Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class continues.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 14

Bill Belichick could coach Giants under one major condition

With Brian Daboll no longer coaching the Giants, Belichick is once again a candidate to return to the pros.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / New Baseball Media / November 13

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: North Carolina

The North Carolina Tar Heels came very close to a trip to Omaha last season. After UNC took down Oklahoma twice in the Regionals, the Tar Heels blasted Arizona in an 18-2 thumping in Game 1 of the Supers.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / November 11

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 12

Bill Belichick back at it with old tricks amid link to Giants job

North Carolina HC Bill Belichick is back at it with his old tricks amid link to Giants job

Belichick won two Super Bowls with the Giants as Bill Parcells' defensive coordinator in 1986 and 1990.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

UNC star Seth Trimble suffered major injury in mishap

North Carolina star Seth Trimble suffered major injury during mishap

The North Carolina star is expected to miss time due to a fluke injury.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / College Football News / November 8

Stanford vs North Carolina Prediction: The Tar Heels Bring the Defense

All of a sudden, North Carolina isn’t that bad. Granted, beating Syracuse to stop a four-game losing slide isn’t good, and the offense has mega-issues, but at 3-5, and with one of the better defenses in the ACC over the last several weeks, things are changing.