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Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis calls out a play during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Explains the Importance of UNC's Win vs Kentucky

Logan Lazarczyk

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11 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) goes to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Praises Derek Dixon’s Performance vs. Kentucky

Logan Lazarczyk

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12 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis talks with guard Kyan Evans (0) during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Grading North Carolina's Starting Lineup vs. Kentucky

Logan Lazarczyk

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13 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) goes to the basket during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Details Caleb Wilson’s Impact Against Kentucky Wildcats

Logan Lazarczyk

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14 Hours Ago

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Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11) celebrates a three point basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Grading North Carolina’s Bench in Tuesday Night’s Win

Logan Lazarczyk

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15 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Luka Bogavac (44) and center Henri Veesaar (13) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Emphasizes Defense, Rebounding After Kentucky Win

Logan Lazarczyk

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16 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) is helped to his feet by center Henri Veesaar (13) and forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Who Shined in North Carolina’s Win Over Kentucky

Logan Lazarczyk

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17 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates a basket during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

3 Key Takeaways from UNC’s Win Against Kentucky

Logan Lazarczyk

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18 Hours Ago

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) goes to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Potential Top-10 Pick Logs Double-Double in UNC-Kentucky Matchup

Randall Sweet

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Dec 3, 2025

Duke’s Cameron Boozer drives to the basket against Arkansas forward Malique Ewin on Thanksgiving.

Ranking the Top 10 College Basketball Freshmen: Cameron Boozer Leads Loaded Class

Kevin Sweeney, Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 3, 2025

Rori Harmon (right) scored 26 points against UCLA last Wednesday then had the game-winning shot against South Carolina on Thanksgiving.

Texas Is Making Its Case to Be the Nation’s Best Women’s Basketball Team

Clare Brennan, Dan Falkenheim, Emma Baccellieri

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Dec 3, 2025

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) fives forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh explains why Kentucky only shot 13 threes against North Carolina

Andrew Stefaniak

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 14, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis directs his team during the second half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Shares Specific Strategies for UNC

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 18, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis talks to guard Kyan Evans (0) during the second half against the Navy Midshipmen at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Talks Kyan Evans and UNC’s Frontcourt Depth

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis with guard Seth Trimble (7) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Provides Update on Veteran Guard Seth Trimble

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 3, 2025

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11) celebrates a three point basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

North Carolina Rebound with Gritty Win Over Kentucky

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 3, 2025

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg drives while defended by Gonzaga forward Emmanuel Innocenti in the Players Era championship game.

Ranking Which Top Men’s College Basketball Teams Are Contenders and Pretenders

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 2, 2025

Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives to the basket past St. Bonaventure Bonnies forward Daniel Egbuniwe (3) in the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Key Matchups in North Carolina-Kentucky Matchup

Logan Lazarczyk

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Dec 2, 2025

Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis looks on during a game against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Where the Tar Heels Stand in the Top 25 Rankings

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Dec 2, 2025

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