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Tokoto Targeting Top For ‘No-Fear Tar Heels’

Posted by Staff | Nov 4, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

UNC junior forward J.P. Tokoto may be one of the most explosive athletes in ACC basketball. With a new season nearly here, Tokoto says he’s been improving his jump shot in the hopes of providing a scoring lift for the Tar Heels.

Transformed Meeks Poised For Breakout Season

Posted by Staff | Oct 28, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Low-post returning starter Kennedy Meeks could be an X-factor for the No. 6 North Carolina men’s basketball team this season.

UNC Routs Fayetteville State In Exo

Posted by Staff | Oct 25, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Freshman Justin Jackson led five double-figure scorers as North Carolina cruised past Fayetteville State, 111-58, in an exhibition contest at the Smith Center on Friday night.

UNC Hosts Fayetteville State in Exhibition

Posted by Staff | Oct 24, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

North Carolina basketball is back in season as the Tar Heels take on Fayetteville State at home tonight in an exhibition match.

Less is More? Paige’s Scoring Burden Lifted

Posted by Staff | Oct 21, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Preseason All-America pick Marcus Paige carried the offensive load for the UNC basketball team last season. But this year, Paige is hoping improved balance will ease his scoring burden.

UNC Is No. 6 In Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Posted by Aaron Keck | Oct 17, 2014 | UNC Sports

The UNC basketball team made the preseason top 10 for the 40th time in 65 years. (That’s pretty good.)

Roy Williams Relishing ‘Molding’ Season, UNC’s Potential

Posted by Staff | Oct 14, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

October is Roy Williams’ favorite time of the year. In preseason practice, the UNC basketball head coach says he can spend time truly teaching his players and sculpt a team identity for the season ahead.

Primed Paige Maturing as UNC Leader, Accompanied By ‘Gym Rats’

Posted by Staff | Jul 23, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

UNC junior Marcus Paige has been busy picking up some tips from past Carolina legends over the summer and is expecting a Final Four-caliber team to hit the hardwood in the Smith Center come November.

Healthier, Fitter Meeks Eager for Round Two in Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | Jul 16, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Sophomore UNC forward Kennedy Meeks will be a whole lot lighter when he takes to the Smith Center floor in 2014.

Veterans, Rookies Seizing The Summer for Tar Heels

Posted by Staff | Jul 2, 2014 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Although mired in the ongoing dark cloud of academic scandal and being largely overshadowed these days by the likes of uber-talented Duke and Kentucky nationwide, Head Coach Roy Williams’ Carolina squad is quietly going about its business this summer.

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