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NBA champion Michael Malone is leaving the Denver Nuggets to become the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. The surprising move brings a veteran NBA presence to college basketball. Malone faces the challenge of adapting his pro coaching style to the college game.
The UConn Huskies defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels in a hard-fought Sweet 16 matchup to advance to the Elite Eight. The Huskies extended their winning streak to 53 games with a dominant performance.
Hubert Davis is out as North Carolina's head basketball coach after five seasons. The decision follows two straight early NCAA Tournament exits. The program faces the challenge of finding a new leader prepared for the high expectations and modern demands of college basketball.
Stephen A. Smith believes North Carolina's relevancy is a concern and suggests that if Hubert Davis is out, Kenny 'The Jet' Smith should be the next head coach. Smith argues Smith's recruiting prowess would reignite the Tar Heels program.
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured a hard-fought 74-66 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32. Arie Salo and Addy Mack were standout performers in a game that lived up to its classic ACC rivalry billing.
The North Carolina Tar Heels dominated Western Illinois 82-51 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Nyla Brooks and India Navar led the charge for UNC, as they advance to face Maryland in the next round.
VCU, the 11th seed, pulled off a stunning upset against North Carolina, winning in overtime after trailing by 19 points. Coach Phil Martelli Jr. credits his team's incredible resilience for the comeback victory. The win holds special meaning for Martelli Jr., with his coaching family present to witness the historic moment.
VCU pulled off a massive upset, knocking off 6-seed North Carolina after the Tar Heels blew a 19-point lead. Meanwhile, Duke narrowly avoided an upset against a 16-seed, and Nebraska secured its first-ever tournament win.
Amari Barry poured in 20 points to lead the Louisville Cardinals past the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals. Louisville advances to face Duke in the championship game.
North Carolina's star freshman Caleb Wilson is out for the season with a broken thumb, dealt a major blow just before the highly anticipated rematch against Duke. The Blue Devils, ranked #1, are heavy favorites heading into Cameron Indoor Stadium.
