Here's what we learned in November

November is still early in the men's basketball season, but that doesn't mean we haven't learned anything about 2009-10 from the past month's play.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Davis has career-high 22; UNC holds on despite Spartans' late push

Ed Davis scored a career-high 22 points Tuesday night to help North Carolina (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) beat No. 9 Michigan State 89-82 in a rematch of last season's national championship game won by the Tar Heels.

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

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.

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.

Indiana Pacers rookie Tyler Hansbrough gets some acting lessons

Wow, that Tyler Hansbrough is a great actor. Find out the secrets to the Indiana Pacers rookie's skills.

PTI : Happy B'day, Hansbrough!

A happy 24th birthday to Tyler Hansbrough, the former Tar Heel and future starter for the Pacers.

Video | November 03, 2009

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

Sellout crowd greets Calipari at Rupp

On a stage befitting a rock star, John Calipari got his first taste of a packed house at Rupp Arena on Friday night.

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...

PTI : Perception of Hansbrough?

Has Tyler Hansbrough done enough to change people's perception of his behavior?

Video | June 25, 2009