Category Archives: UNC Basketball
North Carolina's Wilson, Texas Tech's Toppin among the missing stars in the NCAA Tournament
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Top-ranked Duke earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament behind star freshman Cameron Boozer and an overpowering inside game. But as the Blue Devils embar...
Associated Press 19h ago
Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida lead title odds for March Madness, bettors expect chalky results
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) - The No. 1 seeds had a clear separation over the rest of the field when last year's NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed and it played out that way wi...
Associated Press Mar 15, 2026
Clemson holds off furious 2nd half rally from No. 19 North Carolina to win 80-79 in ACC Tournament
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Nick Davidson scored 17 points, and Clemson nearly allowed an 18-point second-half lead to slip away before holding on to beat No. 19 North Caroli...
Associated Press Mar 13, 2026
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...
Associated Press Mar 09, 2026
Caleb Wilson watches from sideline as No. 17 North Carolina loses at No. 1 Duke
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson was right where he wanted to be in a sense, standing alongside his North Carolina teammates on the court before a rivalry loss at N...
Associated Press Mar 08, 2026
Boozer, No. 1 Duke take over after halftime to beat 17th-ranked rival North Carolina 76-61
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Boozer had 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 17 North Carolina 76-61 on Saturday night in a rivalry re...
Associated Press Mar 07, 2026
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season
Caleb Wilson appeared close to returning for No. 17 North Carolina from a fracture to his left hand, just in time for the peak of March. Instead, the star freshman and high-end NBA prospect is abruptl...
Associated Press Mar 06, 2026
No. 17 UNC's Caleb Wilson still not cleared for 5-on-5 practice work in recovery from hand injury
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Star freshman Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be ...
Associated Press Mar 05, 2026
UNC has 40 years of history in its Smith Center home. Deciding what's next is proving complicated
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina had just completed its first-ever 18-0 season at its longtime home, and Seth Trimble wrapped up his on-court senior night sp...
Associated Press Mar 04, 2026
Bogavac's late scoring powers No. 17 North Carolina to a 67-63 win over Clemson
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Luka Bogavac hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-best 20 points as No. 17 North Carolina beat Clemson 67-63 Tuesday night and set a program r...
Associated Press Mar 03, 2026