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Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) collects himself on the free throw line in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Trimble Understands Importance of Final Home Game Against Duke

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 7, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) with the ball in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Heels Bid to Stop Bleeding Against Red-Hot Duke

Brandon J. Rincon

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Feb 7, 2026

Duke is a road favorite against UNC on Saturday.

Duke vs. UNC Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Saturday, Feb. 7

Iain MacMillan

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Feb 7, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) at the free throw line in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Heels' Veesaar Named To Unique Midseason List

Justin Backer

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Feb 7, 2026

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Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) on the free throw line in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Wilson More Than Ready for North Carolina-Duke Showdown

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 7, 2026

Boozer (#12) is one of the best players in the country.

Ranking Duke, North Carolina's 15 Best Freshmen of the One-and-Done Era

Tim Capurso

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Feb 6, 2026

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

Tar Heels Reveal Mindset Entering Blue Devils Showdown

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Davis Talks Secret to Preparation Ahead of Duke Matchup

Justin Backer

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Feb 6, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis with guard Seth Trimble (7) and guard Derek Dixon (3) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Predicting North Carolina's Top Performances Against Duke

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) and forward Caleb Wilson (8) and forward Jonathan Powell (11) react in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Predictions for Critical UNC Bench Against Duke

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 6, 2026

Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Did the Pacers make a mistake by sending 2026 first round pick for Zubac?

Alex Golden

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Feb 6, 2026

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson has scored 20 or more in his last four games heading into the Tar Heels’ matchup with rival Duke.

Eight Best Men’s College Basketball Games to Watch This Weekend

Zach Koons

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Feb 6, 2026

Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) gets the ball on the rebound before Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13), Duke center Patrick Ngongba II (21), Tennessee guard Ethan Burg (35) and Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) during a college basketball exhibition game on October 26, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Why UNC Must Account for These 3 Blue Devils

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 6, 2026

Cincinnati forward Baba Miller is averaging 13.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game this season.

Five Hypothetical Trades We’d Like to See in Men’s College Basketball

Bryan Fischer

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Feb 5, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11) waits to come into the game in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Why North Carolina’s Bench Was Monumental Against Syracuse

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 5, 2026

UNC Gets Encouraging Update on 5-Star Dylan Mingo

Caleb Meadows

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Feb 5, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) and center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrate during a timeout against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Grading North Carolina’s Lineup Against Syracuse

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 5, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) passes the ball as Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Wilson Addresses UNC’s 2nd-Half Collapse Against Orange

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 5, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) and forward Jonathan Powell (11) react in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Big Powell Reflects on Big UNC Performance Against Syracuse

Logan Lazarczyk

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Feb 5, 2026

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