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In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, North Carolina's Cole Anthony passes during an NCAA college basketball practice in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 9 Tar Heels add Anthony at helm an overhauled offense

By Aaron Beard Oct. 23, 2019 06:57 AM EDT

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

LSU guard Tremont Waters (3) makes the game-winning shot as Maryland's Jalen Smith (25) defends during the second half in a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
TIPPING OFF: Zion back for Duke rematch with Virginia Tech

By John Marshall Mar. 29, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Plenty of on-court, off-court intrigue in Midwest Region

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

North Carolina's Kenny Williams, right, answers a question as teammate Cameron Johnson listens during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. North Carolina plays Auburn in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Heels' Williams ready to go, Little questionable with flu

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 01:44 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

Utah St, Washington had long waits for tourney game

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 21, 2019 07:11 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Utah State and Washington didn't think it would take so long to get back to the NCAA Tournament. Both schools are making their...

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

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

North Carolina's Luke Maye, left, and Duke's Tre Jones battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 3 UNC tops No. 4 Duke 79-70 to earn share of ACC title

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2019 08:20 PM EST

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'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)
Florida State Seminoles at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/23/2019

Feb. 23, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Duke's RJ Barrett (5) celebrates after a score while North Carolina State's Torin Dorn (2) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Quiet RJ Barrett shines in Zion's shadow for No. 1 Duke

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 19, 2019 04:37 PM EST

North Carolina's Brandon Huffman (42) drives to the basket as Wake Forest's Sunday Okeke (34) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Feb 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall)
Johnson, No. 8 North Carolina roll past Wake Forest 95-57

By Aaron Beard Feb. 16, 2019 01:59 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks, left, guards Virginia's Ty Jerome, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. Virginia won 69-61. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Guy, No. 4 Virginia rally past No. 8 North Carolina 69-61

By Aaron Beard Feb. 11, 2019 09:04 PM EST

Virginia's De'Andre Hunter (12) and North Carolina's Luke Maye reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia Cavaliers at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/11/2019

Feb. 11, 2019 07:52 PM EST