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Jan 18, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Flashback Thursday: North Carolina vs. Stanford

The Tar Heels lost a close game at home against Stanford this past season.

Flashback Thursday: North Carolina vs. Stanford

The Tar Heels lost a close game at home against Stanford this past season.

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Feb 8, 2018; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (1) reacts after the game. The Tar Heels defeated the Blue Devils at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Tar Heel: Theo Pinson, the Glue Guy

Theo Pinson kept the team intact during his playing days at UNC.

Beaver's Chloe List presses as Quaker Valley's Mimi Thiero brings the ball down the court during Monday's game at Quaker Valley High School.

Tar Heels Women's Basketball Recruit to Visit Chapel Hill

Mimi Thiero, one of the top 2026 women's basketball recruits in the country, announced Wednesday she will take five official visits with a stop in Chapel Hill being one of them. She will also visit Clemson, Michigan, Kentucky and Georgia Tech.

Mar 14, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center.

Tar Heels to Receive Visit from Top Recruit

Bryson Howard went from being a nobody to a Top 30 recruit in a period of two months. The 6-foot-5 small forward announced he will be taking a visit to Chapel Hill.

Jun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes during an interview with the media after a Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Scott Forbes also celebrates his 200th win. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

2025 MLB Draft Builds on Tar Heels' Legacy

The numbers get better for UNC baseball following this year's MLB Draft.

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

Tar Heels' Coby White Giving Back to Community

The former Tar Heel is returning to his hometown state to host a camp.

Jul 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Harrison Ingram (55) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Harrison Ingram Puts on a Show During the Summer League

The former Tar Heel recorded a double-double, lifting the Spurs to a victory.

Dec 5, 2023; New York, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels former head coach Roy Williams watches from the stands during halftime against the Connecticut Huskies at Madison Square Garden.

Tar Heels' Roy Williams Earns Illustrious Honor

The Athletic takes a look at the best players and coaches of the first 25 years of the 21st century. They named Roy Williams as the second-best coach of the century.

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Tar Heels Make Incredible Draft Accomplishment

UNC athletes are representing well in multiple pro-level drafts this year.

Mar 16, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Dominick Barlow (0) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Former Tar Heel: Day’Ron Sharpe's Memorable Tenure

Day'Ron Sharpe played alongside three other high-caliber big men during his one season in Chapel Hill.

Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Jaydon Young (3) reacts to a play against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Jaydon Young Joins UNC Basketball with Something to Prove

The Virginia Tech transfer is setting up for a bigger opportunity in the ACC.

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) dribbles the ball defended by Robert Morris Colonials guard Amarion Dickerson (3) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Jarin Stevenson Returns Home as a Tar Heel

The Alabama transfer adds much-needed depth to the frontcourt rotation.

Apr 15, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Kia Center.

Former Tar Heels Hoops Star Moves West to Milwaukee

After being bought out of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, Cole Anthony found a new home with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) makes a basket with .3 seconds left over Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images

Former Tar Heel: Luke Maye, an Unexpected Hero

"Maye for the win ..."

Feb 7, 2009; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels former head coach Dean Smith and former players James Worthy and Bob McAdoo are honored for their Hall of Fame careers during a halfime ceremony during the Tar Heels 76-61 victory against the Cavaliers at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Relive Tar Heels' Legend James Worthy's Incredible Moment

Look at the referee's reaction following James Worthy's dunk.

Jan 7, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) and Heels guard Caleb Love (2) look on from the players bench against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

Bacot Gets the Best of Love in NBA Summer League Action

Former teammates Armando Bacot and Caleb Love squared off against one another as the Memphis Grizzlies battled the Portland Trail Blazers. Bacot got the best of Love in the battle of two former North Carolina Tar Heels.