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Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after scoring in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels are a dangerous team to watch out for in the NCAA tournament nears.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis with guard Derek Dixon (3) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels could be one of the best teams in the country next season.

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates with guard Seth Trimble (7) during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels were led by key role players in Tuesday night's victory over the Tigers.

UNC completes undefeated season at home.

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) celebrates after a three point basket against the Clemson Tigers during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels were tested against a physical and defensive-minded Clemson on Tuesday night

Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after scoring in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Trimble averaged 25 points per game as the Tar Heels went 2-0

Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis with guard Kyan Evans (0) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels enter an interesting matchup against Clemson on Tuesday night.

Feb 28, 2026; 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

The Tar Heels host the Tigers on Tuesday night at the Dean E. Smith Center

Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels will aim to not overlook the Tigers ahead of their contest Duke this weekend.

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis during a press conference on Friday, Feb. 20, inside the Smith Center media room.

The 55-year-old head coach spoke to reporters on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' pivotal contest against the Tigers on Tuesday night.

Trimble and Veesaar look to continue to carry the Tar Heels

Feb 14, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Isaiah Denis (5) and forward Caleb Wilson (8) react on the bench in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels could be one of the most dangerous teams in the country once their star freshman returns to the lineup.

UNC now has real shot at a double bye in ACC Tournament

Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11) and center Henri Veesaar (13) react during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels orchestrated a well-balanced operation in their victory over Virginia Tech.

Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) shoots prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels continue to receive great news heading into March.

Feb 28, 2026; 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

The Tar Heels' well-balanced attack was the driving force in the win over the Hokies on Saturday night.

The bench showed up bigtime for the Tar Heels.

Feb 14, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels' backcourt could be an elite unit next season with Mingo and presumably Derek Dixon in the fold.

Five-star recruit Dylan Mingo

The Tar Heels could be a legitimate national title contender next season with their latest addition.

Sep 29, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) poses for a picture during Milwaukee Bucks Media Day at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

With Tar Heels foundation, Ryan will join Milwaukee organization.

Here are the best reactions from UNC's win over the Hokies.

Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ben Hammond (3) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) and forward Jarin Stevenson (15) defend in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels' well-balanced attack was evident in their victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Seth Trimble looks to continue career week

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots as Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC is 3-1 since Wilson went down with a hand injury