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This week's matchup against USC Upstate is not the most challenging proposition, but the North Carolina Tar Heels need to treat this as just another game and not overlook their opponent.

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

Key Numbers for North Carolina vs USC Upstate

As we near the start of conference play, the North Carolina Tar Heels have an interesting matchup against the USC Upstate Spartans on Saturday at the Dean E.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 13

What to Expect from UNC’s Supporting Cast vs USC Upstate

The North Carolina Tar Heels' floor will always remain significantly high with Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar leading the way. However, the team's ceiling can reach astronomical levels if the supporting cast continues to improve throughout the season.

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

Predicting North Carolina's Top Performances Against USC Upstate

It has been a tough slew of games in recent weeks for the North Carolina Tar Heels, which included Michigan State, Kentucky, and Georgetown. Despite the daunting competition in that stretch, the Tar Heels went 2-1, including a 20-point win over the Hoyas last Sunday.

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

Expectations for North Carolina Against USC Upstate

Sunday's matchup will be a step down in competition, as the North Carolina Tar Heels' recent schedule has featured Michigan State, Kentucky, and Georgetown in the last four weeks.

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 13

What Hubert Davis Said Heading into USC Upstate Matchup

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been incredibly impressive this season, earning an 8-1 record, with wins over Kansas, Kentucky, and Georgetown. That does not matter, as the Tar Heels have bigger aspirations this season than beating a couple of blue bloods early in the season.

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

North Carolina-USC Upstate Game Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels host the USC Upstate Spartans on Saturday at the Dean E. Smith Center in what should be a comfortable win for the Tar Heels.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 12

How the Luka Bogavac Addition Grades Out So Far

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been one of the most interesting teams to keep tabs on this season, as the roster is constructed around seven newcomers.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

North Carolina HC Bill Belichick fires two high-profile assistants

Two of Bill Belichick’s top assistant coaches at North Carolina are being shown the door.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 12

UNC’s Long Odds to Win the ACC This Season

This could be labeled as a putting-the-cart-before-the-horse topic, but the North Carolina Tar Heels' current odds of winning the regular season ACC title are criminally low.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 12

North Carolina Slides Down Slightly in Latest Power Rankings

It has been an impressive start for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who boast an 8-1 record, which includes wins over Kansas, Kentucky, and Georgetown. The Tar Heels' last two wins have come against the last two teams mentioned in the previous sentence, and that led to North Carolina jumping to No.

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 12

How Hubert Davis Has Elevated His Coaching in 2025

When people evaluate the success of teams, more often than not, it is correlated with player performances and effectiveness on the court. The one aspect that gets overlooked at times is coaching.

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 11

Specific Areas Hubert Davis Wants the Tar Heels to Improve

Each and every year, head coaches relay to their players what their statistical goals are for that respective season. Some of these goals may correlate with the personnel of the roster, while other goals may simply be expectations for any group of players, regardless of skill and talent.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 11

Hubert Davis Hints When Seth Trimble Returns

Despite not being at full strength for over a month, the North Carolina Tar Heels are 8-1 at the midway point of December. Yes, the opponents have not always been blue-blood programs, but with a roster consisting of seven newcomers, North Carolina should be more than happy about their current status.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 11

Ranking North Carolina's Best Three Victories in 2025

It is not yet January, but the North Carolina Tar Heels have already proved to be one of the best teams in the country. Earlier this week, the AP released the updated college basketball rankings, and the Tar Heels moved up two spots to No.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 10

Luka Bogavac Explains Personal and Team Growth After Win

Constructing a championship-caliber roster through the transfer portal is exactly what the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated this past offseason. The Tar Heels' current starting lineup consists of four transfers and an incoming five-star freshman.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 10

Grading North Carolina's Supporting Cast in Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 81-61 on Sunday night at the Dean E. Smith Center. It was a defensive clinic by the Tar Heels, who completely suffocated and marginalized Georgetown's offense.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 10

How the Tar Heels Are Hitting Their Stride

It has only been nine games, and this may be a product of recency bias, but the North Carolina Tar Heels could be playing their best basketball of the season.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 10

Derek Dixon Reflects on North Carolina's Recent Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels do not win each of their last two games without freshman guard Derek Dixon. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound shooting guard hit the game-winning shot against the Kentucky Wildcats last Tuesday, following that with an all-around performance against the Georgetown Hoyas with 14 points and four assists.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 10

North Carolina Moves Up in Latest Rankings

The North Carolina Tar Heels moved up two spots to No. 14 in the latest college basketball rankings released on Monday. Entering last week, the Tar Heels were coming off a disappointing double-digit loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Thanksgiving Day , which was the most-watched college basketball game ever on Fox.

Hubert Davis News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 10

Hubert Davis Highlights North Carolina's Backcourt Performance

The North Carolina Tar Heels' backcourt has been viewed as the team's weak link, and rightfully so. The overall production from that department has been underwhelming, to say the least.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 4

No. 2 Texas continues to shine defensively in win vs. No. 11 UNC

No. 2 Texas women continue to shine defensively in win over No. 11 North Carolina

The Longhorns are proving to be a matchup nightmare.

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 3 South Carolina edges No. 22 Louisville

Missed opportunities doom Arkansas women in loss to SMU

...but No. 25 Arkansas men get statement win over No. 6 Louisville

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 3

Derek Dixon's layup leads No. 16 UNC past No. 18 Kentucky

North Carolina freshman Derek Dixon became the star of the night as his driving layup with 16 seconds left lifted the 16th-ranked Tar Heels to a 67-64 victory over No. 18 Kentucky on Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 26

Bill Belichick, North Carolina land another former Penn State recruit

The North Carolina Tar Heels are developing a pipeline of sorts at the expense of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Belichick, North Carolina lose intriguing tight end recruit

Belichick reportedly still drawing interest from NFL teams

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The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / November 20

Bill Belichick, North Carolina lose intriguing tight end recruit

The start of the Bill Belichick era was supposed to bring a ton of hope to the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program, but this 2025 season has underwhelmed. That's to say it nicely, as well.

Belichick debuts in Duke rivalry as UNC clings to bowl hopes

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