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Nate Oats at a press conference

North Carolina set to miss out on 1 potential coach target

The North Carolina Tar Heels can apparently cross one name off their list of potential head coaches. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said Friday that the Crimson Tide are “working on” a new contract for current coach Nate Oats. Byrne …

TJ Otzelberger coaching Iowa State

Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on …

Nate Oats at a press conference

Alabama’s Nate Oats responds to North Carolina rumors

Nate Oats and No. 4 seed Alabama are set to face No. 1 seed Michigan in the Sweet 16 on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. At the same time, Oats’ name has been linked to the North Carolina opening after the program moved on from …

Brad Stevens speaking with reporters

Notable update surfaces on the Brad Stevens-North Carolina links

A potential Brad Stevens return to the college ranks … will not be happening any time soon. The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Stevens is out of the running for the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, Matt …

Billy Donovan in a suit

Big name emerges as leading candidate for North Carolina job

A big name has emerged as a likely candidate for the North Carolina Tar Heels head coaching vacancy. Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is expected to be “at or near the top of the list” of targets for the Tar Heels, according to Jeff …

Celtics president Brad Stevens with his arms extended

Brad Stevens is linked to a major college basketball program

Is Brad Stevens feeling the itch to coach again? Because if he does, there’s a huge job opening in college basketball that he may be interested in. Stevens is a name floated by Matt Norlander of CBS Sports as a possible target for the North …

Hubert Davis

Major news emerges about Hubert Davis

The North Carolina Tar Heels have finally done the inevitable with Hubert Davis. UNC has decided not to bring back Davis as the head coach of their men’s basketball team, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Tuesday. The news ends Davis’ time …

Hubert Davis

1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

North Carolina may be taking a big (and expensive) swing as they look to potentially replace Hubert Davis. Sportsbook BetOnline.ag released updated odds on Sunday for North Carolina’s next head basketball coach if they ultimately decide to move …

VCU's band playing during a game

VCU band director trolls North Carolina during Round of 32 game

VCU was definitely relishing in their upset victory over North Carolina in the previous round. The No. 11 seed Rams faced off on Saturday against No. 3 seed Illinois for their South Region Round of 32 game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, …

Hubert Davis

Update emerges on Hubert Davis’ future at North Carolina

An update has emerged on Hubert Davis’ future at North Carolina after the school’s first round exit from the NCAA Tournament. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Saturday that there is a growing belief around the Tar Heels that a change is …

Tyler Hansbrough looking frustrated

North Carolina legend had troubling reaction to team’s NCAA Tournament collapse

The North Carolina Tar Heels blew a 19-point lead to lose to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, and one of their most famous players had a troubling reaction to that. Former North Carolina star Tyler Hansbrough admitted he was …

Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis gets the memes after UNC’s choke job against VCU

Hubert Davis is having a very bad day right now. No. 6 seed North Carolina stunningly got booted from the NCAA Tournament on Thursday by No. 11 seed VCU. The Tar Heels went into halftime at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. leading the …

Seth Trimble during a practice

Seth Trimble turns heads with a Tim Duncan achievement

Seth Trimble came through for the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels on Monday. Without their best player, Caleb Wilson, the Tar Heels got a huge game from the senior guard on their way to a 77-74 victory over the visiting No. 24 Louisville Cardinals at …

The ACC logo on a basketball court

ACC announces another $50,000 fine for storming the court

College basketball programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) have been paying the price this week. First, the North Carolina Tar Heels were fined $50,000 after storming the court in an upset win over the Duke Blue Devils. On Thursday, the ACC …

North Carolina fans storm the court early with 0.4 left in a game against Duke

North Carolina fans stormed the court before game ended against Duke

North Carolina fans celebrated a split-second too early Saturday in their team’s rivalry game against Duke. Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble sank a go-ahead three-pointer as time expired to put his team up 71-68, which fans assumed was a …

Caleb Wilson in a North Carolina practice jersey

North Carolina star Caleb Wilson shares details on his ‘personal’ vendetta against Duke

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson’s dislike of Duke goes beyond the historic rivalry between the two blue-blood schools. Wilson has emerged as one of the best freshmen in a loaded 2025 college recruiting class. The 19-year-old has averaged …

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