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.

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

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...

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

ATLANTA - MARCH 14: Wayne Ellington #22 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dribbles against the Florida State Seminoles during the semifinals of the 2009 ACC Men...

Big-time talent bound for UNC, Tech

Does Derrick Favors have what it takes to dominate the ACC as a freshman? Paul Biancardi thinks so.

Trio of Tar Heels key to title defense

The losses to the NBA are heavy, but North Carolina is still loaded with talent. Three players -- Marcus Ginyard, Ed Davis and Larry Drew II -- will hold the key to UNC's title defense.

Mar 21, 2009; Greensboro, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guards Wayne Ellington (22) and Ty Lawson (5) react in the Tar Heels 84...

Lawson, Ellington entering draft

North Carolina juniors Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington will enter the NBA draft, ending their college careers a few weeks after leading the Tar Heels to the national championship.

Jayhawks the team to beat ... for now

There will be plenty of movement between now and November, but Kansas tops next season's initial Top 25.

Stay ... just a little bit longer

North Carolina, like a host of recent champions, built its title team when a bunch of NBA prospects decided to return for another run. Who could repeat that feat next season?

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009