North Carolina Tar Heels: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Athlon Sports / March 17

North Carolina Tar Heels: CBS Sports David Cobb Puts Them on Upset Alert Against the VCU Rams

The North Carolina Tar Heels are the sixth seed in the South Region. North Carolina will be facing 11th seeded VCU Rams on Thursday. The Tar Heels will not have Caleb Wilson for the NCAA Tournament because of injury.

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

3 Ways the Tar Heels Can Beat VCU in Round of 64

The North Carolina Tar Heels officially know who their first-round opponent will be in the 2026 NCAA tournament. After being seeded as the No. 6 seed in the South Region, the Tar Heels learned that they will be facing the No.

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

How UNC Can Survive Caleb Wilson’s Absence in NCAA Tournament

The North Carolina Tar Heels will be up to the task in this season’s NCAA Tournament as they’ll be without their best player, Caleb Wilson. Nonetheless, there are ways that UNC can still go far despite being shorthanded.

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

5 Things North Carolina Fans Need to Know About VCU

After much anticipation and uncertainty, the North Carolina Tar Heels learned their path in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Sunday night. Despite entering Selection Sunday on a two-game skid, the Tar Heels were ranked as a No.

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

Key Injury Forces Seth Trimble Into UNC Spotlight

The news hit like a thunderclap in Chapel Hill. On March 6, 2026, North Carolina announced that star freshman forward Caleb Wilson—the Tar Heels’ leading

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 17

First-Round Exit Could Put UNC's Davis on Hot Seat

The North Carolina Tar Heels will tip off their 2026 NCAA tournament against the VCU Rams on Thursday at 5:50 P.M. ET. It is a shame that freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the entire tournament after suffering a broken thumb in practice, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 16

2026 SI NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge: Beat a North Carolina Expert

With Selection Sunday behind us, the 2026 NCAA tournament is officially here, and the North Carolina Tar Heels are looking to flip the script by making a deep run in March Madness.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 16

The Tar Heels Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been an up-and-down team all season, and a major reason for that is the number of injuries they have dealt with throughout the season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 16

The 3 Players Who Will Decide Tar Heels’ Tournament Run

The North Carolina Tar Heels have gone through several adverse situations this season, including losing star freshman Caleb Wilson for the rest of the season with a broken thumb.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 16

UNC March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

The North Carolina Tar Heels are going dancing. They’ll be the 6th seed in the South Region and will square off with the 11-seed, VCU Rams, on March 19. UNC will certainly be up to the task in this tournament, playing without their best player, Caleb Wilson, thanks to season-ending thumb surgery.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 15

North Carolina March Madness Hub

The North Carolina Tar Heels' positioning in the 2026 NCAA tournament has been officially revealed on Selection Sunday. After compiling a 24-8 record, the Tar Heels earned a No.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 15

Jarin Stevenson Blames Easy Fix for UNC's Loss to Clemson

The North Carolina Tar Heels are going to need to play with a bit of extra fire and intensity this postseason, and they failed to answer the bell in the ACC Tournament against Clemson.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 15

Predicting North Carolina's NCAA Tournament Path

With Selection Sunday just hours away, the North Carolina Tar Heels patiently await the bracket reveal, which could unfold in a multitude of ways for the team.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 15

Key Recurring Issue for UNC Major Problem for March

Thursday night marked the eighth time this season against ACC opposition that the North Carolina Tar Heels faced a double-digit deficit. In total, the Tar Heels have found themselves down by at least 10 points 11 times this season, which is an alarming rate heading into the NCAA tournament.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 15

Top UNC Quotes Heading into Selection Sunday

The North Carolina Tar Heels head into Selection Sunday with a level of uncertainty, as they will enter the NCAA tournament on a two-game skid, with losses against Duke and Clemson.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / March 15

Best & Worst Case Scenarios for UNC on Selection Sunday

The North Carolina Tar Heels will enter the NCAA tournament on a two-game skid, losing to Duke and Clemson in the last week. Despite earning a double bye in the ACC tournament, the Tar Heels wasted their opportunity, losing in their opening game, which took place in the quarterfinals.

Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Former North Carolina QB is boycotting Bill Belichick’s program

A former North Carolina Tar Heels is boycotting the program under Bill Belichick this season. Marquise Williams, who played for the Tar Heels from 2011 to 2015, posted on X Thursday that he would not be attending any of the team’s games this season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / NBA Draft on SI / March 12

NBA Draft Scouting Report: North Carolina's Caleb Wilson

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson has been one of the breakout players of the 2026 NBA Draft class, coming in as a five-star forward ranked No. 5 per RSCI, but cementing himself among the top group of prospects with an unbelievable lone season in Carolina blue.

Caleb Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

North Carolina star Caleb Wilson gets brutal injury news

The North Carolina Tar Heels have suffered a brutal loss with March Madness looming. Tar Heels star Caleb Wilson will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken thumb on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Athlon Sports / March 6

North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson Suffers Season-Ending Thumb Injury Before Postseason

North Carolina’s postseason picture changed dramatically this week after freshman star Caleb Wilson suffered a broken right thumb during practice. The injury occurred in a non-contact drill and required surgery, officially ending his college season just as conference tournament play is about to begin.

Caleb Wilson News / Yardbarker / March 5