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Jan 21, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Talana Lepolo (10) brings the ball up court abasing the Oregon State Beavers during the fourth quarter at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Blend of Freshmen, Veterans Help Stanford Take Down No. 16 UNC

Jason Burke

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Jan 5, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) and center Henri Veesaar (13) and guard Derek Dixon (3) and forward Caleb Wilson (8) and guard Seth Trimble (7) come back on the court during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

2 Vectors in North Carolina’s Defeat on Saturday

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 5, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) moves the ball past North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Defense let North Carolina Down in Loss to SMU, Davis Says

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 5, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) shakes hands with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis after the Mustangs defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Why Davis Credits SMU's Offense After Tar Heels' Loss

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 5, 2026

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Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) passes the ball by SMU Mustangs center Jaden Toombs (10) during the first half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Explains How North Carolina’s Offense was Stifled Against SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 5, 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

What Davis Blames for Upset Loss to SMU

Justin Backer

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Jan 5, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) looks to move the ball past North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) during the first half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

North Carolina's 3 Top Performances in Loss to SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) and center Henri Veesaar (13) and guard Derek Dixon (3) and forward Caleb Wilson (8) and
b7#2 come back on the court during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

5 Grades for 5 North Carolina Starters Against SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) and center Henri Veesaar (13) and guard Derek Dixon (3) and forward Caleb Wilson (8) and
b7#2 come back on the court during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

2 Top Takeaways from North Carolina's Loss to SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Luka Bogavac (44) lines up a free throw during the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Why Bogavac's Minutes have Decreased for UNC

Justin Backer

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Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) shakes hands with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis after the Mustangs defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Grading Tar Heels Defense Against SMU's Top Players

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) and SMU Mustangs guard B.J. Edwards (0) battle for the loose ball during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Assessing North Carolina's Bench in Loss to SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) looks on during the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

North Carolina's Win Streak Snapped in Loss to SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) celebrates during the second half against the ETSU Buccaneers at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

How Kyan Evans Turning Corner for Tar Heels

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis watches the action across the court during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

3 UNC Quotes from Week That Carry into SMU Matchup

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 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

3 Key Stats to Remember for North Carolina Against SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) celebrates during the first half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

3 Results in ACC Play That Affect the Tar Heels

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11), forward Caleb Wilson (8), and guard Derek Dixon (3) react during the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Predicting North Carolina's Lineup Production Against SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) with the ball as Florida State Seminoles guard Martin Somerville (1) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

2 Keys to North Carolina’s Game at SMU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Jan 3, 2026

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