Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

College seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Four ranked teams collide at MSG

For the first time in the 13-year history of the event, the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will feature four ranked teams. What do you need to know before the fun begins Thursday night at MSG?

Thompson's big second half boosts UNC to third double-digit victory

Deon Thompson scored 16 of his 20 points after halftime to help North Carolina (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) hold off Valparaiso 88-77 on Sunday.

North Carolina rolls behind Ginyard's career high

Marcus Ginyard matched his career high with 17 points to help North Carolina beat North Carolina Central 89-42 on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

Reaction to Monday's games and hot topics

Some thoughts and analysis on Monday's games and the latest hot topics in college hoops … Simply amazing: Milestones are great prompts to celeb...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Thompson's 20 help UNC ruin Thomas' FIU coaching debut

Deon Thompson scored 20 points to help North Carolina spoil Isiah Thomas' college coaching debut and beat Florida International 88-72.

Returning talent still the key for UNC

Defending national champ North Carolina lost four key players and picked up plenty of highly acclaimed freshmen. But as Monday's win over FIU demonstrated, the returning talent is still the key for UNC.

Mar 29, 2009; Memphis, TN, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ty Lawson (5) and Tyler Hansbrough (50) celebrate after the Tar Heels 72...

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

...the NCAA finals? Georgia Tech is loaded. Yes, the Yellow Jackets are young, but so too is UNC and yet the Heels never fail to make the tournament. Derrick Favors is good … real good...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Williams cementing his own legacy

As the reloaded national champs gear up for practice on a quest to defend their title, the coach of the Tar Heels still just wants to make Dean Smith proud. Roy Williams wouldn't have it any other way.

Team preview: North Carolina

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

ACC ShootAround: UNC still the king, but plenty aiming for defending champ

Bob Donnan/US Presswire On a young team, North Carolina senior Deon Thompson will be counted on for leadership. 10 Things To Know From The Off...

Championship game: By the numbers

...point differential For an NCAA tournament champion since 1985. Year Team Point Diff. 1996 Kentucky +129 2009 UNC +121 1990 UNLV +112 2001 Duke +100 1993 UNC +94 The Tar Heels jumped out to a...

CBB Summer Buzz: North Carolina

The CBB Summer Buzz series checks in on Chapel Hill where the Tar Heels restock with the nation's No. 2 recruiting class and a pair of gritty returning players capable of leading UNC back to the promised land.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

ar 19, 2009; Greensboro, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Wayne Ellington and forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) and Ty Lawson and Ed Davis...