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Wake Forest's guard Chaundee Brown (23) reacts after scoring against North Carolina in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey)
Wake Forest beats UNC 74-57 for 1st win in series since 2014

By Aaron Beard Feb. 11, 2020 10:17 PM EST
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Both Wake Forest and North Carolina entered Tuesday

Duke guard Tre Jones is congratulated by guard Jordan Goldwire following Jones' shot to force overtime against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Jones, Moore help No. 7 Duke top rival UNC 98-96 in OT

By Aaron Beard Feb. 08, 2020 09:05 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones got Duke to overtime, and Wendell Moore Jr.

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) is picked up by his teammates after Florida State was penalized for charging in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Florida State defeated North Carolina 65-59. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Anthony's back, but UNC's offense out of sync for Duke game

By Aaron Beard Feb. 06, 2020 05:19 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The return of Cole Anthony from knee surgery hasn’t

Boston College guard Jay Heath (5) reacts following a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Hamilton, Thornton lead Eagles, spoil Anthony's return

Feb. 01, 2020 08:17 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jared Hamilton grew up in North Carolina rooting for

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) shoots against North Carolina's Andrew Platek (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By Aaron Beard Jan. 27, 2020 09:14 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The injuries have piled up at North Carolina. So too have

Virginia Tech guard Jalen Cone maintains his dribble in front of North Carolina defender Rechon Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Radford shot lifts Hokies in 2nd OT, 79-77, over UNC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 22, 2020 10:51 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Tyrece Radford hadn't made a shot all game, but when the

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) shoots as Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Johnson scores 20, Pitt drills reeling North Carolina 66-52

By Will Graves Jan. 18, 2020 02:15 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Johnson could have chosen a cliche, something about

Clemson coach Brad Brownell embraces assistant coach Anthony Goins as they celebrate the win over North Carolina after an NCAA college basketball, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Clemson stuns UNC 79-76 in OT, earns 1st win in Chapel Hill

Aaron Beard Jan. 11, 2020 06:53 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Year after year, every Clemson team that played at

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts from the sidelines with an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Williams' Tar Heels struggling entering visit from Clemson

By Aaron Beard Jan. 10, 2020 06:26 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The losses are adding up for North Carolina, along

Pittsburgh guard Justin Champagnie (11) reacts following a basket against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
McGowens, Champagnie help Panthers end ACC road skid

Jan. 08, 2020 09:15 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s road skid is over. North Carolina’s

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, front, watches the ball while chasing a rebound with Georgia Tech forwards James Banks III (1) and Moses Wright (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Alvarado, Yellow Jackets jump to early lead to top UNC 96-83

By Aaron Beard Jan. 04, 2020 08:23 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jose Alvarado had 25 points and Georgia Tech took

North Carolina coach Roy Williams is presented with a photograph of himself with Dean Smith by players Brandon Robinson and Garrison Brooks following an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Williams tied Dean Smith with 879 careers wins. Scott Smith, son of the late Dean Smith, is seen at left. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Yale Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/30/2019

Dec. 31, 2019 12:12 AM EST

North Carolina coach Roy Williams is presented with a photograph of himself with Dean Smith by players Brandon Robinson and Garrison Brooks following an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Williams tied Dean Smith with 879 careers wins. Scott Smith, son of the late Dean Smith, is seen at left. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Robinson leads Tar Heels as Williams gets win No. 879

Dec. 30, 2019 09:23 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — It wasn’t the cleanest game of Roy Williams’ career,

Gonzaga guard Ryan Woolridge (4) shoots over North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 2 Gonzaga leaves North Carolina blue after 94-81 victory

By Tim Booth Dec. 18, 2019 11:08 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert turned, put his hands out and gave a little

North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/18/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 09:34 PM EST

Wofford head coach Jay McAuley cheers on his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Wofford shocks depleted No. 17 North Carolina, 68-64

Dec. 15, 2019 06:19 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The venue was different, but the result was the same.

North Carolina and Wofford tipoff to start an NCAA college basketball game in historic Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Wofford Terriers at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 05:01 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) is assisted by head coach Roy Williams, left, following an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Ohio State Buckeyes at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/4/2019

Dec. 04, 2019 10:32 PM EST

Brooks, Michigan upset No. 6 UNC 73-64 in Battle 4 Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 28, 2019 03:40 PM EST
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Eli Brooks and his Michigan teammates kept

Brooks, No. 6 UNC beat Alabama 76-67 in Battle 4 Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 27, 2019 05:00 PM EST
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Time and again, the ball went up on the