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• UNC's Dominic Pietramala scores NCAA tournament record 10 goals in first round win
North Carolina men's lacrosse star Dominic Pietramala scored 10 goals in the Tar Heels' first round win over Albany, breaking the NCAA tournament record for goals in a single game, while also setting the all-time mark for career goals in UNC program history....2026
• ‘You Were Ridiculed’ — Former UNC QB Reveals the Harsh Reality of Playing for Bill Belichick
When Bill Belichick was hired as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels in late 2024, it was hailed as the ultimate experiment. However, as the season unfolded, it turned into a disaster, and the claims of a 33rd NFL team fell flat. Now, it seems the reality was less about “The Patriot […]...2026
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• ‘Hilarious on Multiple Levels’ — Football World Roasts Bill Belichick As 0 Tar Heels Get Drafted Despite ‘33rd NFL Team’ Moniker
Bill Belichick sees zero North Carolina players selected in the draft, making his promised NFL pipeline look hilarious to critics....2026
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• ‘Not a Lot of People Feel Great’ — Bill Belichick Hit With Blunt Reality Check at UNC
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick had a rough introduction to college football as his Tar Heels team finished his first season in Chapel Hill with a woeful 4-8 record. Belichick acted quickly, firing offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and hiring renowned college football operator Bobby Petrino in his place. Belichick also rejuvenated his roster via the […]...2026
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• ‘Much-Needed Perimeter Shooter’ — North Carolina HC Michael Malone Makes Major Transfer-Portal Addition
North Carolina coach Michael Malone secured the signing of former NC State guard Matt Able to bolster the Tar Heels' roster next season....2026
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• North Carolina Basketball Transfer Portal News: Complete List of Players Leaving and Joining Michael Malone’s Tar Heels
The latest on the arrivals and departures at North Carolina during Michael Malone's first transfer portal as head coach....2026
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• Caleb Wilson Leaves North Carolina To Declare For 2026 NBA Draft

Caleb Wilson, a projected high lottery selection who missed the final nine games of North Carolina's season with hand and thumb injuries, has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10, 215-pound forward announced his decision via Instagram, captioning a photo carousel with "never take it for granted." Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 57.8% from the fiel...2026
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Maryland Vs North Carolina, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The storied rivalry between North Carolina and Maryland is renewed this Sunday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. Once staples of the same conference, these two programs meet for the first time since 2014 in a high-stakes "4-vs-5" matchup in the Fort Worth 1 Region. The Tar Heels are looking for their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, while a battle-...2026
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• Hubert Davis in Discussions On UNC Future Following 2nd Straight First-Round NCAA Tourney Exit

North Carolina officials are engaged in discussions with head coach Hubert Davis about his future at the school, sources told ESPN. A decision on his status is expected in the coming days following the Tar Heels' stunning first-round NCAA Tournament loss to VCU on Thursday. Davis met with his team Saturday afternoon but the gathering produced no clarity on his future, per sources. Given his deep t...2026
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• Jon Rothstein Blames UNC Injuries to Push Back on Hubert Davis Hot Seat
College basketball insider Jon Rothstein defends Hubert Davis' job security, blaming the North Carolina Tar Heels' collapse on injuries....2026
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• North Carolina blows a huge lead and makes another early March Madness exit under Hubert Davis
North Carolina went from rolling to a 19-point lead to struggling to make a shot, watching that margin whittled away by a VCU team that refused to quit. Just like that, the Tar Heels were one-and-done in March Madness, their latest early exit under Hubert Davis. The Rams beat the Tar Heels 82-78 in overtime in Thursday's first round of the South Region, capping a season that showed high promise ...2026
• What Happened to Caleb Wilson? How a Devastating Thumb Injury Sidelined the UNC Phenom for March Madness
Caleb Wilson’s thumb injury ends his season -- here's how it happened and what it means for the Tar Heels in March Madness....2026
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• March Madness 2026: Full List Of Results So Far

Disclosure: RealGM may receive a commission if you sign up for a service or purchase a product through the links in this article. These partnerships help support our independent sports coverage. The first 48 hours of the 2026 NCAA Tournament are officially in the books, and the "Madness" is living up to its name. From a high-scoring battle in the First Four to a dramatic opening session this Thurs...2026
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• VCU vs. North Carolina: How to Watch, Live Stream & NCAA Tournament Preview

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville sets the stage for a high-stakes South Region showdown this Thursday as the #6 seed North Carolina Tar Heels face off against the #11 seed VCU Rams. With the Tar Heels missing their leading scorer and VCU riding a massive wave of momentum, this "6-vs-11" matchup has all the ingredients for a classic March Madness upset. The North Carolina Tar Heels (...2026
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• North Carolina's Caleb Wilson out for season after breaking thumb in practice

Wilson, the Tar Heels’ leading scorer and rebounder, has missed UNC’s last six games with a fractured left hand....2026
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• UNC Legend Reacts to Caleb Wilson Missing March Madness With ‘Devastating’ Injury
North Carolina legend John Henson reacted to Tar Heels star Caleb Wilson's season-ending injury sustained on Friday....2026
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• NFL Urban Legends: Dan Marino, Drug Rumors and the Draft-Day Slide
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"The Tar Heels (14-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) absorbed their second straight loss in the Bay Area; they fell 95-90 at Stanford on Wednesday."

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"UNC 'Hard Knocks' deal falls through: Tar Heels won't be featured in Bill Belichick's inaugural season"

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"Belichick's hire would come amid a split Tar Heels community with the six-time Super Bowl champion giving up pursuit of the NFL all-time wins record"

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"Instead, Montross decided to walk his own path — joining the Tar Heels where he would become a legend."

2022
"The North Carolina Tar Heels handed Mike Krzyzewski a disappointing end to his time with Duke, as UNC took down the Blue Devils in their Final Four showdown on Saturday."

2021
"Relive the game winning shot by UNC forward Luke Maye that lifted the Tar Heels past Kentucky and into the 2017 Final Four."

2020
"The Tar Heels caught lightning in a bottle, winning an emotional quarterfinal in Columbus, Ohio — where coach Joe Breschi, formerly of Ohio State, visited the gravesite of his son, Michael — and riding the hot hand of Chris Cloutier to their first NCAA title since 1991."

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"The Tar Heels slip out of the top 10 after falling to Virginia 56-47 on Sunday"

2018
"The Hurricanes pulled a Villanova-like thriller on the Tar Heels on Senior Night"

2017
"The post The North Carolina Tar Heels Are Your 2017 NCAA Champions appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"As he stands and stretches, he hands Coleman a letter addressed to him from the North Carolina Tar Heels."

2015
"Tomorrow night, the Number 4 seed North Carolina Tar Heels take on Number 1 Wisconsin."

2014
"Jordan played for the Tar Heels in the early '80s, so these shoes are at least 30 years old."

• ‘Hilarious on Multiple Levels’ — Football World Roasts Bill Belichick As 0 Tar Heels Get Drafted Despite ‘33rd NFL Team’ Moniker
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• Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called “the most fun year of my life” playing for the Tar Heels. The program released a video statement Monday from the 6-foot-10 forward regarded as a top prospect in the June draft. “I am grateful for the opportunity I had to represent North Carolina,” Wilson said....2026
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• Wilson makes it official, leaving Heels for draft
Star UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels....2026
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• Michael Malone Initially Turned Down North Carolina With Focus On NBA Return

Michael Malone repeatedly declined North Carolina's overtures before agreeing to become the program's head coach, revealing Tuesday that he initially assumed the Tar Heels' contact was little more than a formality. When incoming athletic director Steve Newmark first reached out, Malone told him college basketball was not a serious consideration. He was focused on returning to the NBA following his...2026
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• Bulls Prioritize Retaining Billy Donovan As Part Of Next GM Search

Chicago Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf announced Tuesday that any candidate for the team's vacant basketball operations position must be committed to retaining head coach Billy Donovan, a firm condition as the franchise begins a formal leadership search. Speaking on a video call one day after firing vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, Reinsdorf outlined his priorities...2026
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• Michael Malone Signs Six-Year, $50M Deal With North Carolina

North Carolina has officially hired former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, agreeing to a six-year contract worth approximately $50 million while averaging more than $8.3 million per year, sources confirmed to ESPN. The figure places Malone among the five highest-paid coaches in college basketball. Steve Kerr is currently the NBA's highest paid head coach at $17.5 million per season, but...2026
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• Dusty May Commits To Michigan, Won't Leave For North Carolina Job

Michigan head coach Dusty May has told university officials he is not seeking other coaching positions, according to ESPN sources. The move effectively ends any possibility of May landing at North Carolina, which had identified him as an early candidate. May's pursuit was never serious given Michigan's run to Monday's national championship game against UConn. The Wolverines finished 36-3, claimed ...2026
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• Arizona's Tommy Lloyd: 'I'm Not A Multitasker' Amid North Carolina Head Coach Rumors

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd declined to engage with speculation linking him to the North Carolina vacancy Thursday, saying his complete attention belongs to the Wildcats ahead of Saturday's Final Four matchup against Michigan. "I'm a simple guy. I'm kind of just one thing at a time. I'm not a multitasker," Lloyd said at his pregame news conference. "You can ask my wife. So, I'm 100% locked in o...2026
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• Caleb Wilson Leaves North Carolina To Declare For 2026 NBA Draft
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• North Carolina Fires Head Coach Hubert Davis

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school, a source close to Davis told ESPN's Rece Davis, bringing a conclusion to a tumultuous week after the Tar Heels' stunning loss to VCU in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament. The school did not specify the nature of Davis' departure in its statement Tuesday night, simply calling it a change in leadership. Davis...2026
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• UNC's Dominic Pietramala scores NCAA tournament record 10 goals in first round win
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• Caleb Wilson Leaves North Carolina To Declare For 2026 NBA Draft
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• Sarah Strong has a double-double and defending champ UConn cruises to Elite Eight, beating UNC 63-42
Sarah Strong chose UConn over North Carolina instead of staying home, and the All-America sophomore forward is a step closer to a second national title after helping knock the Tar Heels out of the women's NCAA Tournament. Strong, who is from Durham, not far from the UNC campus, had 21 points and 10 rebounds as the defending champion and overall No. 1 seed Huskies won 63-42 on Friday. UConn is go...2026
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• North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons
Hubert Davis appeared to be the right coach to be North Carolina's bridge from Dean Smith to Roy Williams and into the future. Davis' time featured multiple high points, but also wild swings of results, an inconsistency that runs contrary to the Tar Heels' status as a tradition-rich blueblood with a hallmark of sustained top-tier success....2026
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• North Carolina advances to 2nd straight women's Sweet 16 with 74-66 win over Maryland
Elina Aarnisalo had 21 points, Lanie Grant scored 20 and North Carolina used a strong fourth quarter to beat Maryland 74-66 on Sunday and reach the women's Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. Nyla Harris had 14 points and eight rebounds and Indya Nivar added 11 points to help the fourth-seeded Tar Heels (28-7) advance in the Fort Worth 1 Regional. Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North C...2026
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• Hubert Davis in Discussions On UNC Future Following 2nd Straight First-Round NCAA Tourney Exit
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• North Carolina advances in women's NCAA Tournament by beating Western Illinois 82-51
Nyla Harris scored 17 points, Lanie Grant had 15 and North Carolina rolled past cold-shooting Western Illinois 82-51 on Friday night in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. Nyla Brooks added 14 points and Indya Nivar had 11 as the Tar Heels, hosting games on the opening weekend for the second year in a row, won a first-round game for the fifth straight season. Fourth-seeded North Caro...2026
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• What Channel is the UNC Game Today? Western Illinois vs. North Carolina Time & Odds

Disclosure: RealGM may receive a commission if you sign up for a service or purchase a product through the links in this article. These partnerships help support our independent sports coverage. The historic Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill hosts a high-stakes opening round battle this Friday as the #4 seed North Carolina Tar Heels look to defend their home floor against the #13 seed Western Illino...2026
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• VCU Stuns UNC 82-78 in Overtime With Largest NCAA Tournament Comeback Since 2018

Terrence Hill Jr. buried a stepback three-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime Thursday night, capping the largest NCAA Tournament comeback since 2018 as 11-seed VCU defeated sixth-seed North Carolina 82-78 in the first round. The Rams erased a 19-point second-half deficit to earn their first tournament victory since 2016. Hill finished 7-for-10 from three-point range and scored 20 of his 34 p...2026
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• March Madness 2026: Full List Of Results So Far
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• UNC Legend Vince Carter Reveals How Michael Malone Won Him Over As the Right HC for North Carolina
Vince Carter reveals what comforted about the Michael Malone hire at UNC despite the Tar Heels hiring outside of the family....2026
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• Michael Malone Initially Turned Down North Carolina With Focus On NBA Return
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• Dusty May Commits To Michigan, Won't Leave For North Carolina Job
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• Arizona's Tommy Lloyd: 'I'm Not A Multitasker' Amid North Carolina Head Coach Rumors
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• Tommy Lloyd Won't Rule Out UNC Job, Insists Focus On Arizona's NCAA Tourney Run

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd sidestepped questions about his potential candidacy for the vacant North Carolina head coaching position Wednesday, stopping short of denying interest while insisting his focus remains entirely on Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against fourth-seeded Arkansas. "I already have one of the best jobs in the country," Lloyd said. "One thing we talk about in our program all th...2026
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• March Madness 2026: Full List Of Results So Far
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• VCU vs. North Carolina: How to Watch, Live Stream & NCAA Tournament Preview
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• How to Watch North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Louisville Cardinals ACC Basketball: Tip-off Time, ESPN Channel, and 2026 Live Stream Guide
The matchup between the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels and the No. 21 Louisville Cardinals is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off on February 23, 2026, representing a critical juncture for both teams as they jockey for double-bye positioning in the upcoming ACC Tournament. Currently sitting at 21-6 overall and 9-5 in the ACC, the Tar Heels have demonstrated the resilience characteristic of...2026
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• How to watch and live stream North Carolina Tar Heels vs. NC State Wolfpack NCAAM ACC basketball game
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels (20-5, 8-4 ACC) will travel approximately 20 miles to the Lenovo Center in Raleigh to face the NC State Wolfpack (18-8, 9-4 ACC). This encounter represents the only scheduled meeting between the two programs during the 2025-26 regular season, a rare occurrence in a rivalry that dates back over a century and typically features a hom...2026
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• Jordon Hudson Gets ‘Female Lane Kiffin’ Label As Social Media Manipulation Turns Heads
ESPN analyst Pete Thamel compared North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson to LSU Tigers coach Lane Kiffin....2026
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• DeMarcus Cousins Knocks Down 3-Pointer from UK Logo During UNC-UK Alumni Game
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• Bill Belichick nearing deal with North Carolina: Legendary NFL coach may join college ranks in stunning move

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• Tyler Hansbrough to Hornets: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• WATCH: DeMarcus Cousins Leads Kentucky Over UNC Alums
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• Turning Prodigies into Pros: The Oak Hill Basketball Family
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• Warriors' Harrison Barnes Trolls Stephen Curry After UNC Beats Davidson
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• Always a Warrior: Festus Ezeli Has Battled His Way into Golden State's Future
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley discusses chasing Eric Dickerson

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 12/15/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Saquon Barkley opens up on chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL rushing record - NBCSP“I know a lot about Eric Dickerson,” Barkley said. “I know that he has the record. He’s (had it) for 40 years. Obviously, I’ve heard the talk. I know the number. I know what it’s goi...2024
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• Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill Post-Week 11 Fantasy Advice
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• Bulls Prioritize Retaining Billy Donovan As Part Of Next GM Search
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• Michael Malone To Be Next North Carolina Head Coach
Veteran NBA head coach Michael Malone is headed to the college ranks for his next job. Malone is set to be the next head coach for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Before working for ESPN this season, Malone had spent the last 12 seasons as an NBA head coach. He worked for the Sacramento Kings for two years, before spending 10 seasons with the Denver Nuggets. With the Nuggets, Malone wo...2026
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• Arizona's Tommy Lloyd: 'I'm Not A Multitasker' Amid North Carolina Head Coach Rumors
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• Tommy Lloyd Won't Rule Out UNC Job, Insists Focus On Arizona's NCAA Tourney Run
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Maryland Vs North Carolina, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• What Channel is the UNC Game Today? Western Illinois vs. North Carolina Time & Odds
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• No. 6 UNC vs. No. 11 VCU: Time, TV Channel, Streaming Guide for North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament Matchup
The No. 6 North Carolina Tar Heels face the No. 11 VCU Rams in an NCAA Tournament first-round matchup without Caleb Wilson....2026
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• March Madness 2026: Full List Of Results So Far
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• VCU vs. North Carolina: How to Watch, Live Stream & NCAA Tournament Preview
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• Is Caleb Wilson Playing Today? Latest on the UNC Star’s Injury Status vs. Clemson
Caleb Wilson’s injury update arrives as the UNC Tar Heels prepare for Tuesday’s home matchup against the Clemson Tigers....2026
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• Arizona's Tommy Lloyd: 'I'm Not A Multitasker' Amid North Carolina Head Coach Rumors
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• Coach K Rejects UNC Vacancy, Argues It’s ‘A Big-Time Position’ for ‘1 of the Greatest Programs of All-Time’
Mike Krzyzewski rejects the North Carolina Tar Heels job vacancy, officially ending any speculation about a coaching return....2026
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• Billy Donovan Declines To Deny Interest In North Carolina Head Coaching Vacancy
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan did not dismiss interest in the vacant North Carolina head coaching position Wednesday, carefully redirecting toward his current responsibilities without closing the door on a potential return to college basketball. Donovan emerged as a candidate for the Tar Heels soon after Davis was fired amid his own uncertain future with the Bulls. Speaking before Chicago...2026
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• March Madness 2026: How To Watch Maryland Vs North Carolina, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• VCU Stuns UNC 82-78 in Overtime With Largest NCAA Tournament Comeback Since 2018
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• March Madness 2026: Full List Of Results So Far
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• North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season
Caleb Wilson appeared close to returning for No. 17 North Carolina from a fracture to his left hand, just in time for the peak of March. The school announced Friday that Wilson will need surgery after breaking his right thumb in a non-contact drill suffered during Thursday's practice. It was a shocking change to Wilson's trajectory as the Tar Heels' scoring and rebounding leader inched his way b...2026
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• Men’s college basketball rankings: Breaking down the top 25 teams after NBA Draft declaration deadline

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Here’s our early top 25 rankings for the upcoming men’s college basketball season. After two months of portal madness and dozens of stay-or-go NBA Draft decisions, we finally have a pretty clear picture of what most rosters are going to look like for the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. With that in mind, let’s update some early rankings. 1. Hou...2025
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• The 10 best available men’s college basketball players in the transfer portal

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images There are still more than a few quality players looking for a home for the 2025-26 college basketball season. We’re getting later and later in the process, but the pickings still aren’t exactly slim at the top of the best available men’s college basketball players in the transfer portal list. Here are the 10 best players still making their decisions a...2025
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• Men’s college basketball top 25 rankings after transfer portal closed

Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The team that came excruciatingly close to cutting down the nets in 2025 is the early favorite to get the job done in 2026. The moving and shaking is far from finished, but the closing of the transfer portal leaves us with more clarity about the landscape of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season than we had three weeks ...2025
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