Tag Archives: UNC Basketball
The ACC Tournament arrives with the league poised to claim a hefty haul of March Madness bids again
EDITOR'S NOTE: WPTF will broadcast North Carolina's ACC Tournament quarterfinal game Thursday (3/12) at 9:30 p.m. Pregame coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. on WPTF and streaming at WPTF.com. By AARON BEARD...
Mar 09, 2026 North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) shoots over Syracuse forward William Kyle III (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
NC State rolls past 16th-ranked and injury-depleted rival North Carolina 82-58
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Quadir Copeland scored 20 points while N.C. State held 16th-ranked North Carolina to 31.7% shooting in a 82-58 rivalry win on Tuesday night. Fr...
Feb 17, 2026 North Carolina State's Darrion Williams battles with North Carolina's Seth Trimble (7) for control of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Tar Heels adjust without freshman star Wilson
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina will need to learn to play without freshman sensation Caleb Wilson for an undetermined period of time, but coach Hubert Davis sai...
Feb 14, 2026 North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, with his left arm in a medical brace and not playing in the game, shoots during warm-ups before an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Stephenson and Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win...
Feb 14, 2026 North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) drives against Pittsburgh guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Seth Trimble hits late 3 to lift No. 14 UNC past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in stunning rivalry finish
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish Saturda...
Feb 07, 2026 Seth Trimble #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after making the game-winning shot against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of the game at Dean E. Smith Center on February 07, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on...
Jan 21, 2026 FILE - Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels talks with Seth Trimble #7 during the second half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Dean E. Smith Center on November 07, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
No. 17 North Carolina edges Wake Forest 87-84 for its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Henri Veesaar had 25 points and nine rebounds, and No. 17 North Carolina edged Wake Forest 87-84 on Saturday night for its 500th win at the De...
Jan 10, 2026 North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Boopie Miller posts double-double as SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) - Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked tea...
Jan 03, 2026 SMU guard Boopie Miller (2) shoots against North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Wilson's double-double helps No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 in ACC opener
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists to help No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 on Tuesday night to open Atl...
Dec 30, 2025 North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Veesaar's career night leads No. 12 North Carolina over ETSU, 77-58
By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points to power No. 12 North Carolina to a 77-58 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night....
Dec 16, 2025 North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) dunks against East Tennessee State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)