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Battle of the Blues: Struggling UNC still a concern for Blue Devils

February 5, 2020 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — This year’s first meeting of the Duke-North Carolina rivalry will make history. UNC will enter the first matchup with the Blue Devils at 10-12, the first time the Tar Heels have had a […]

Early-season injuries limit Heels, Wolfpack

November 13, 2019 Brett Friedlander

Roy Williams is the kind of coach that can find a dark lining in any silver cloud, especially early in the season when he’s looking to kickstart his North Carolina team toward its full potential. […]

UNC’s Williams focused on turnovers after exhibitions

August 29, 2018 Brett Friedlander

The North Carolina basketball team put up some impressive offensive numbers during its recent exhibition trip to the Bahamas. Those point totals, however, weren’t the statistics that caught coach Roy Williams’ eye. The Hall of […]

Uncertain opener no pain in the neck for young Tar Heels

November 10, 2017 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — Roy Williams was admittedly nervous going into North Carolina’s season opening basketball game against Northern Iowa on Friday. It’s a condition that only got worse when the Hall of Fame coach learned […]

Tar Heels head into hoop opener with ‘big’ questions