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Hubert Davis Explains What Caused UNC Issues, Lessons Learned

The North Carolina Tar Heels' continued to be exposed on defense, as the California Golden Bears held on to win 84-78 on Saturday afternoon. While speaking with the media during his postgame press conference, head coach Hubert Davis explained what led to North Carolina's downfall.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 19

Why Tar Heels Dealing With Backcourt Issue

North Carolina is currently sitting at a 2-3 record in the ACC. The Tar Heels have allowed 90 points over their last four games. It has not been a great start in conference play for UNC.

Seth Trimble News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 19

Trimble Acknowledges Need for Change in North Carolina's Trajectory

It was another unsettling performance by the North Carolina Tar Heels in their loss to the California Golden Bears at the Haas Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / January 18

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College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

3 Takeaways from UNC's Loss at Cal

North Carolina is officially under .500 in the ACC. Those are words no one expected just five games into conference play. The Tar Heels traveled to take on Cal but never showed up.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

How Scary Recurring Issue is Weighing Down Tar Heels

North Carolina is currently sitting in the bottom half of the ACC. With multiple ranked conference opponents on the schedule yet to play, the Tar Heels could be in for some trouble.

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Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

Hubert Davis Makes Key Change to Starting 5

North Carolina’s last outing did not go the way it wanted, as the Tar Heels fell to the California Golden Bears. UNC is heading home with a 2-3 record in ACC play.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

Good, Bad and Ugly From UNC's Loss to California

The North Carolina Tar Heels have lost their second straight conference game. This time, they fell 84-78 to California in a game in which they never led for a single second.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

UNC Had 3 Top Performers Against Cal

The North Carolina Tar Heels fell to the California Golden Bears 84-78 on Saturday at the Hass Pavilion. It is the Tar Heels second straight loss, and third defeat in four games.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

Caleb Wilson recognized on Midseason Freshman List

The North Carolina Tar Heels suffered their second straight defeat on Saturday against the California, and their third loss in four games. However, freshman forward Caleb Wilson was the best for the Tar Heels, totaling 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals while shooting 6-of-12 from the field.

John Henson News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

Why Former UNC Forward’s Concerned about Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels' start to conference play has been a representation of their on-court performances, which are marked by stretches of ebbs and flows on both offense and defense.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 18

Caleb Wilson Named to Several Prestigious Lists

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson has been one of the best players in all of college basketball this season, and now he's finding himself on numerous midseason awards watch lists as a result of his superb play this year.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / January 17

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 17

Social Media Reacts to UNC's loss vs California

North Carolina suffered yet another conference loss, putting the Tar Heels at a 2-3 record in the ACC. Cal knocked off UNC 84-78 and led for the entire game.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / January 17

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 17

Ranking North Carolina's Top Transfer Portal Acquisitions

The North Carolina Tar Heels' offseason has been filled with player movement across the roster, and while the departures could prove costly, the front office was aggressive at specific positions.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 15

Florida State lands well-traveled LB Mikai Gbayor in transfer portal

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Dash sign decorated North Carolina F Kate Faasse

The Houston Dash signed North Carolina forward Kate Faasse, winner of the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy as the top player in women's college soccer. The deal announced by the NWSL club on Wednesday runs through the 2028 season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 13

Bill Belichick reacts to Ravens firing John Harbaugh amid rumors about possible NFL return

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh have something in common, in that both endured unceremonious exits from those clubs despite all that they achieved during their tenures.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 13