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The Athletic Director at the Heart of Pitt’s Sports Turnaround

Heather Lyke was determined to revitalize Panthers athletics, and she’s done just that.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2023

Duke regains foothold in rivalry as Blue Devils beat UNC, 63-57

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s hard-nosed defense, led by a freshman, and key late baskets by its most experienced player earned the Blue Devils a thrilling win over rival North Carolina on Saturday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023

There’s a Glum Feeling in the Air for This Duke-Carolina Meeting

Neither rival is having the season it hoped for as they play for the first time in the post–Coach K era.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3, 2023

What we learned about UNC in its 102-86 win over College of Charleston

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — No. 1 North Carolina beat down a spirited effort from the College of Charleston for a 102-86 victory Friday in a game that the final score disguised just how tough it was.

Tribune News Service · Nov 12, 2022

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis haunted — and energized — by national title loss

North Carolina’s 1991 Final Four loss to Kansas antagonized Hubert Davis as a player so much that he said he repeatedly watched a replay of it annually until he, as an assistant coach under Roy Williams, was part of the Tar Heels’ 2017 national title team.

Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022

Men’s College Basketball Offseason Winners and Losers

UNC and Kentucky made out very well, while Michigan State did not. Who else joins them?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2022

UNC basketball embracing comparisons to 2017 title team ahead of ‘redemption year’

Comparisons to North Carolina’s 2017 men’s basketball national championship team began the moment guard Caleb Love announced he’d return Sunday, giving the Tar Heels four starters back in the fold.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

Watch: Caleb Love Becomes Fourth UNC Starter to Announce Return

After finishing as the runner-ups in the 2022 NCAA tournament, the Tar Heels have re-loaded for next season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2022

UNC’s R.J. Davis Announces Return for Junior Season

Davis marks the third UNC starter to return after the Tar Heels’ Final Four run.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2022

Leaky Black Announces Return for Fifth Year in Amazing Video

“You get to do it for a fifth year… Don’t ask how it is possible, you wouldn’t believe me if I told you.”

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022