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North Carolina guard Justin Pierce (32) reacts following a play against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Is This The Year? Clemson seeks first win at North Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 10, 2020 07:48 AM EST

Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Federal probe, Virginia's reign top 2019-20 storylines

By Aaron Beard Apr. 09, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

North Carolina's Coby White (2) heads to the basket during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball Midwest Regional semifinal game against Auburn Friday, March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tar Heels set for different look, await NBA decisions

By Aaron Beard Mar. 30, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

Washington's David Crisp (1) and North Carolina's Coby White (2) battle for a loose ball in the first half during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
North Carolina returns to Sweet 16, beats Washington 81-59

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 24, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

Central Florida coach Johnny Dawkins, right, speaks to Tako Fall during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
TIPPING OFF: Dawkins faces his alma mater as UCF meets Duke

By Steve Megargee Mar. 24, 2019 02:51 AM EDT

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts in the first half against Iona during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
North Carolina tries to avoid repeat of early tourney exit

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 23, 2019 05:03 PM EDT

North Carolina's Luke Maye, back, and Nassir Little hug in the final seconds of the second half against Iona during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Top-seeded UNC overcomes slow 1st half to beat Iona in NCAAs

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 22, 2019 11:55 PM EDT

North Carolina's Cameron Johnson (13) drives against Louisville's Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Johnson, White, Maye power UNC's offense entering NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 19, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson, center, loses the ball as he is trapped by Florida State's David Nichols, right, and Raiquan Gray, left, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Board work, 3-point shot could fuel upsets of top NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2019 01:58 PM EDT

Thursday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 15, 2019 04:37 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson made all 13 of his shots, five on high-flying dunks, and scored 29 points in his return to...

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) is tripped by Louisville's Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Brooks was injured on the play but returned to the game. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 3 North Carolina beats Louisville 83-70 in ACC quarters

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2019 09:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a dunk against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in New York. Duke freshman Zion Williamson is both The Associated Press player and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Tuesday, March 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Duke's Williamson, UVa's Bennett headline AP All-ACC team

By Joedy Mccreary Mar. 12, 2019 11:03 AM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett holds a piece of the net after a victory over Louisville after an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia, UNC, Duke headline competitive ACC tourney field

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

North Carolina's Coby White defends as Duke's Tre Jones (3) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 3/7/2019

Mar. 09, 2019 08:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2019, file photo, North Carolina's Nassir Little (5) reacts following a basket against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Little has carved out a role as third-ranked North Carolina's top reserve, not as a starter like many projected when he arrived on campus as one of the nation’s top freshmen. Yet Little is focusing on one stat _ wins _ for a team chasing at least a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship and looking like a Final Four contender. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Little aims to make impact off bench for No. 3 Tar Heels

By Aaron Beard Mar. 07, 2019 05:57 PM EST

North Carolina's Luke Maye (32) misses a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College in Boston, Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 3 North Carolina beats Boston College 79-66

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 05, 2019 09:57 PM EST

North Carolina coach Roy Williams discusses a call with an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
After Williams falls and leaves, No. 5 UNC outlasts Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 02, 2019 08:27 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) goes for a dunk on Syracuse's Oshae Brissett (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Syracuse Orange at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/26/2019

Feb. 26, 2019 11:13 PM EST

North Carolina's Coby White tries to shoot as Florida State's Devin Vassell (24) and Raiquan Gray (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Johnson, Maye lead No. 8 UNC past No. 16 FSU, 77-59

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 23, 2019 05:53 PM EST