Rodd Baxley
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Sports writer | Basketball Jones | Covering North Carolina for fayobserver.com and the USA TODAY Network | USBWA
During the first radio show of the 2025-26 season, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis broke down two stats he likes from the Tar Heels through nine games and another he wants to see improved moving forward.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
During the first radio show of the 2025-26 season, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis broke down two stats he likes from the Tar Heels through nine games and another he wants to see improved moving forward.
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UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis on Seth Trimble during the first radio show of the 2025-26 season
“He’s doing really well. He’s working out, he’s running. He’s doing individual workouts every day, and he’s getting closer and closer to getting back out there on the floor.”
“He’s doing really well. He’s working out, he’s running. He’s doing individual workouts every day, and he’s getting closer and closer to getting back out there on the floor.”
December 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis on Seth Trimble during the first radio show of the 2025-26 season
“He’s doing really well. He’s working out, he’s running. He’s doing individual workouts every day, and he’s getting closer and closer to getting back out there on the floor.”
“He’s doing really well. He’s working out, he’s running. He’s doing individual workouts every day, and he’s getting closer and closer to getting back out there on the floor.”
UNC basketball rankings in several polls, analytics sites ... and the NET
Caleb Wilson and the Tar Heels rise up after wins against Kentucky and Georgetown
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Caleb Wilson and the Tar Heels rise up after wins against Kentucky and Georgetown
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December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
UNC basketball rankings in several polls, analytics sites ... and the NET
Caleb Wilson and the Tar Heels rise up after wins against Kentucky and Georgetown
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Caleb Wilson and the Tar Heels rise up after wins against Kentucky and Georgetown
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UNC keeps getting dominant efforts from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, but the Tar Heels are expecting an explosion in another area soon.
On the key stretch for UNC vs. Georgetown, with thoughts from Wilson, Derek Dixon + Hubert Davis
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On the key stretch for UNC vs. Georgetown, with thoughts from Wilson, Derek Dixon + Hubert Davis
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December 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
UNC keeps getting dominant efforts from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, but the Tar Heels are expecting an explosion in another area soon.
On the key stretch for UNC vs. Georgetown, with thoughts from Wilson, Derek Dixon + Hubert Davis
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On the key stretch for UNC vs. Georgetown, with thoughts from Wilson, Derek Dixon + Hubert Davis
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Postgame press conference/interviews after UNC basketball's win vs. Georgetown
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Caleb Wilson, Derek Dixon, Tar Heels: www.fayobserver.com/videos/sport...
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Caleb Wilson, Derek Dixon, Tar Heels: www.fayobserver.com/videos/sport...
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Postgame press conference/interviews after UNC basketball's win vs. Georgetown
Hubert Davis: www.fayobserver.com/videos/sport...
Caleb Wilson, Derek Dixon, Tar Heels: www.fayobserver.com/videos/sport...
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Caleb Wilson, Derek Dixon, Tar Heels: www.fayobserver.com/videos/sport...
Per UNC: Just the second time in the last 65 years that two Tar Heels have logged at least 18 points and 14 rebounds in a game. (Sean May and Marvin Williams did it in the 2004-05 season).
Caleb Wilson (20 pts, 14 rebs), Henri Veesaar (18 pts, 15 rebs) vs. Georgetown
Caleb Wilson (20 pts, 14 rebs), Henri Veesaar (18 pts, 15 rebs) vs. Georgetown
December 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Per UNC: Just the second time in the last 65 years that two Tar Heels have logged at least 18 points and 14 rebounds in a game. (Sean May and Marvin Williams did it in the 2004-05 season).
Caleb Wilson (20 pts, 14 rebs), Henri Veesaar (18 pts, 15 rebs) vs. Georgetown
Caleb Wilson (20 pts, 14 rebs), Henri Veesaar (18 pts, 15 rebs) vs. Georgetown
Throwback game for UNC vs. Georgetown. Retro jerseys, retro scoreboard graphic, retro towels.
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Throwback game for UNC vs. Georgetown. Retro jerseys, retro scoreboard graphic, retro towels.
UNC basketball won the big one against Georgetown in the Big Easy, but the Hoyas have a winning record against the Tar Heels.
On UNC's history against Georgetown, plus 14 other programs with more wins than losses against the Heels
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On UNC's history against Georgetown, plus 14 other programs with more wins than losses against the Heels
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December 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
UNC basketball won the big one against Georgetown in the Big Easy, but the Hoyas have a winning record against the Tar Heels.
On UNC's history against Georgetown, plus 14 other programs with more wins than losses against the Heels
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On UNC's history against Georgetown, plus 14 other programs with more wins than losses against the Heels
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#UNC basketball vs Georgetown preview, prediction for Sunday's game at the Smith Center
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December 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#UNC basketball vs Georgetown preview, prediction for Sunday's game at the Smith Center
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Manny Diaz won the ACC before Miami
December 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Manny Diaz won the ACC before Miami
Diving into UNC basketball’s rebounding in the Tar Heels’ win at Kentucky
Henri Veesaar on bouncing back from being “punked” by Michigan State
Caleb Wilson on inspiration from “33s”
Jarin Stevenson on grabbing the biggest board of the game
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Henri Veesaar on bouncing back from being “punked” by Michigan State
Caleb Wilson on inspiration from “33s”
Jarin Stevenson on grabbing the biggest board of the game
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December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Diving into UNC basketball’s rebounding in the Tar Heels’ win at Kentucky
Henri Veesaar on bouncing back from being “punked” by Michigan State
Caleb Wilson on inspiration from “33s”
Jarin Stevenson on grabbing the biggest board of the game
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Henri Veesaar on bouncing back from being “punked” by Michigan State
Caleb Wilson on inspiration from “33s”
Jarin Stevenson on grabbing the biggest board of the game
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Derek Dixon was “not scared of the moment” in UNC basketball’s win at Kentucky.
On the freshman guard’s special 53 seconds that sent a sea of blue to the exits at Rupp Arena.
With thoughts from Dixon, Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar
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On the freshman guard’s special 53 seconds that sent a sea of blue to the exits at Rupp Arena.
With thoughts from Dixon, Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar
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December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Derek Dixon was “not scared of the moment” in UNC basketball’s win at Kentucky.
On the freshman guard’s special 53 seconds that sent a sea of blue to the exits at Rupp Arena.
With thoughts from Dixon, Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar
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On the freshman guard’s special 53 seconds that sent a sea of blue to the exits at Rupp Arena.
With thoughts from Dixon, Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar
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Asked UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis about how he approaches handling two-foul situations in the first half.
Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson have been tagged with first-half fouls in several games this season.
Here’s what Davis said, with some stats:
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Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson have been tagged with first-half fouls in several games this season.
Here’s what Davis said, with some stats:
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December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Asked UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis about how he approaches handling two-foul situations in the first half.
Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson have been tagged with first-half fouls in several games this season.
Here’s what Davis said, with some stats:
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Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson have been tagged with first-half fouls in several games this season.
Here’s what Davis said, with some stats:
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UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis says injured guard Seth Trimble is "progressing fast and really well"
The latest from Davis as the Tar Heels prepare to travel to Kentucky for the ACC/SEC Challenge
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The latest from Davis as the Tar Heels prepare to travel to Kentucky for the ACC/SEC Challenge
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December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis says injured guard Seth Trimble is "progressing fast and really well"
The latest from Davis as the Tar Heels prepare to travel to Kentucky for the ACC/SEC Challenge
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The latest from Davis as the Tar Heels prepare to travel to Kentucky for the ACC/SEC Challenge
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Breaking down what went wrong for UNC basketball in the Tar Heels’ loss to Michigan State on Thanksgiving
Four areas of concern:
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Four areas of concern:
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In UNC basketball loss to Michigan State, here are 4 areas of concern for Tar Heels
UNC basketball lost to Michigan State in the Tar Heels' second top-25 showdown of the season. Here are four areas that stood out in the defeat.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Breaking down what went wrong for UNC basketball in the Tar Heels’ loss to Michigan State on Thanksgiving
Four areas of concern:
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Four areas of concern:
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UNC basketball vs Michigan State on Thanksgiving Day at the Fort Myers Tip-Off, headlined by Caleb Wilson and Jeremy Fears
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Preview, prediction: www.fayobserver.com/story/sports...
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
UNC basketball vs Michigan State on Thanksgiving Day at the Fort Myers Tip-Off, headlined by Caleb Wilson and Jeremy Fears
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Preview, prediction: www.fayobserver.com/story/sports...
Hubert Davis highlights underrated player in UNC win vs St Bonaventure
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November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hubert Davis highlights underrated player in UNC win vs St Bonaventure
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Four observations from UNC basketball's win vs. St. Bonaventure at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida, including dominant efforts from Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson
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November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Four observations from UNC basketball's win vs. St. Bonaventure at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida, including dominant efforts from Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson
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Caleb Wilson is elite at drawing fouls. He's 5-for-5 from the free-throw line vs. St. Bonaventure with 11:02 left in the first half. Wilson attempted at least six free throws in his first five games.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Caleb Wilson is elite at drawing fouls. He's 5-for-5 from the free-throw line vs. St. Bonaventure with 11:02 left in the first half. Wilson attempted at least six free throws in his first five games.
UNC with 21 points in the first 7 1/2 minutes vs. St. Bonaventure. Assists on each of their first six baskets (3 from Kyan Evans)
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UNC basketball vs St Bonaventure live updates, game score, highlights
The North Carolina Tar Heels and St. Bonaventure are playing in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Follow live updates here.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
UNC with 21 points in the first 7 1/2 minutes vs. St. Bonaventure. Assists on each of their first six baskets (3 from Kyan Evans)
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N.C. State basketball didn't look ready to roll against Seton Hall, which led for 39 minutes against the 22nd-ranked Wolfpack in the Maui Invitational opener.
Some quick observations from the Wolfpack's first loss with Will Wade.
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Some quick observations from the Wolfpack's first loss with Will Wade.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
N.C. State basketball didn't look ready to roll against Seton Hall, which led for 39 minutes against the 22nd-ranked Wolfpack in the Maui Invitational opener.
Some quick observations from the Wolfpack's first loss with Will Wade.
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Some quick observations from the Wolfpack's first loss with Will Wade.
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“If we don't play with a little bit more purpose than we did (against VCU), we'll be swimming in the ocean." Will Wade before the Maui Invitational
N.C. State down 16-6 vs. Seton Hall in the opening game
N.C. State down 16-6 vs. Seton Hall in the opening game
November 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“If we don't play with a little bit more purpose than we did (against VCU), we'll be swimming in the ocean." Will Wade before the Maui Invitational
N.C. State down 16-6 vs. Seton Hall in the opening game
N.C. State down 16-6 vs. Seton Hall in the opening game
UNC basketball moves up in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. A look at the Tar Heels' rankings across several polls/sites.
No. 4 Duke and No. 22 N.C. State are also included in the coaches poll
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No. 4 Duke and No. 22 N.C. State are also included in the coaches poll
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
UNC basketball moves up in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. A look at the Tar Heels' rankings across several polls/sites.
No. 4 Duke and No. 22 N.C. State are also included in the coaches poll
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No. 4 Duke and No. 22 N.C. State are also included in the coaches poll
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