<![CDATA[North Carolina Tar Heels - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/north-carolina-tar-heels-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngNorth Carolina Tar Heels - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/north-carolina-tar-heels-college-basketball/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 16:00:09 GMTFri, 21 Jun 2024 11:35:18 GMT<![CDATA[Imagining a mock 2024 NBA Draft using only college basketball's best prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539645/2024/06/21/nba-draft-college-basketball-reed-sheppard-stephon-castle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539645/2024/06/21/nba-draft-college-basketball-reed-sheppard-stephon-castle/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:35:18 GMT<![CDATA[SEC-ACC Challenge features UNC-Alabama rematch: What are the other top matchups?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559730/2024/06/12/sec-acc-challenge-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559730/2024/06/12/sec-acc-challenge-schedule/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:09:37 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide controls the ball against Cormac Ryan #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Crypto.com Arena on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the best players in the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball Top 25: Alabama, Gonzaga lead post-NBA withdrawal deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527619/2024/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-nba-withdrawal-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527619/2024/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-nba-withdrawal-prospects/Thu, 30 May 2024 11:10:48 GMT<![CDATA[Ven-Allen Lubin commits to UNC: How Vanderbilt transfer adds to Tar Heels' lineups]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515213/2024/05/23/unc-basketball-ven-allen-lubin-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515213/2024/05/23/unc-basketball-ven-allen-lubin-transfers/Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:23 GMTFeb 24, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Ven-Allen Lubin (2) looks to pass while Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) defends during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O&#039;Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ian Jackson brings 'electric' scoring potential to UNC basketball as a freshman]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506839/2024/05/20/ian-jackson-unc-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506839/2024/05/20/ian-jackson-unc-basketball/Mon, 20 May 2024 15:04:21 GMTIan Jackson #11 of the Jelly Fam celebrates during an OTE playoff game on Friday, February 23, 2024 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Overtime Elite)<![CDATA[What are the 5 best men's college basketball rosters right now? Mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5476049/2024/05/07/college-basketball-mailbag-best-rosters-kansas-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5476049/2024/05/07/college-basketball-mailbag-best-rosters-kansas-alabama/Tue, 07 May 2024 13:30:17 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 13: Dan Skillings Jr. #0 of the Cincinnati Bearcats shoots against Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 and K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half in the second round of the Big 12 Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Center on March 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[North Carolina basketball's RJ Davis returning for final season: What's next for Tar Heels?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5463532/2024/05/01/rj-davis-unc-basketball-return/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5463532/2024/05/01/rj-davis-unc-basketball-return/Wed, 01 May 2024 12:22:03 GMTNorth Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) goes in for a layup against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)<![CDATA[RJ Davis, D.J. Wagner not listed among early entry NBA Draft candidates]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461131/2024/04/30/nba-early-entry-draft-candidates-rj-davis-dj-wagner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461131/2024/04/30/nba-early-entry-draft-candidates-rj-davis-dj-wagner/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:01 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels passes the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2024 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Crypto.com Arena on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Will RJ Davis return to UNC? And who will Tar Heels sign out of transfer portal?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5439958/2024/04/24/unc-basketball-roster-rj-davis-seth-trimble/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5439958/2024/04/24/unc-basketball-roster-rj-davis-seth-trimble/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:32 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels handles the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Championship Game of the ACC Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Too-early men's college basketball Top 25: Duke, Gonzaga, Houston start in front]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Dylan Harper, Cooper Flagg and observations from McDonald's All-American game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388640/2024/04/03/basketball-recruiting-dylan-harper-cooper-flagg-mcdonalds-all-american/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388640/2024/04/03/basketball-recruiting-dylan-harper-cooper-flagg-mcdonalds-all-american/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:03:17 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Cooper Flagg #32 loses control of the ball ahead of Donavan Freeman #10 during the first half of the mens 2024 McDonald&#039;s All American Game at Toyota Center on April 02, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Gambling has made ends of games miserable for college basketball benchwarmers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5384328/2024/04/02/gambling-college-basketball-players-substitutes-spread/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5384328/2024/04/02/gambling-college-basketball-players-substitutes-spread/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:16 GMTLAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 12: Gamblers jam into Caesars Sports Book at Caesars Palace Hotel &amp;amp; Casino to watch and bet on the Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League&#039;s Super Bowl LVII (which is taking place in Glendale, Arizona) as viewed on February 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas will play host to the NFL&#039;s Super Bowl LVIII, taking place next year at the recently constructed Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)<![CDATA[For North Carolina, loss to Alabama in Sweet 16 will be a haunting NCAA Tournament exit]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377196/2024/03/29/north-carolina-basketball-sweet-16-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377196/2024/03/29/north-carolina-basketball-sweet-16-alabama/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:39:04 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Mouhamed Dioubate #10 &amp;amp; Sam Walters #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide box out Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2024 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Crypto.com Arena on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alabama wins thriller vs. North Carolina to reach first Elite Eight in 20 years]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376941/2024/03/29/alabama-north-carolina-result-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376941/2024/03/29/alabama-north-carolina-result-ncaa-tournament/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:58:34 GMTMar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (2) blocks North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) in the second half in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Arizona makes another early exit in the NCAA Tournament. What went wrong?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376921/2024/03/29/arizona-sweet-16-clemson-loss/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376921/2024/03/29/arizona-sweet-16-clemson-loss/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:06:41 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts in a game against the Clemson Tigers during the second half in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Crypto.com Arena on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dean Smith, Michael Jordan and UNC: How argyle became a uniform centerpiece]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355218/2024/03/28/unc-basketball-argyle-michael-jordan-dean-smith/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355218/2024/03/28/unc-basketball-argyle-michael-jordan-dean-smith/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:27 GMT<![CDATA[Daily NCAA Sweet 16 bracket picks and schedule: Expert predictions for every game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373070/2024/03/28/bracket-picks-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373070/2024/03/28/bracket-picks-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:19 GMTOMAHA, NEBRASKA - MARCH 23: Keshon Gilbert #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates after defeating the Washington State Cougars 67-56 in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at CHI Health Center on March 23, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[North Carolina vs. Alabama expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370435/2024/03/28/north-carolina-alabama-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370435/2024/03/28/north-carolina-alabama-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:01 GMTSPOKANE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 24: Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts to a play during the second half against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 24, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[One question for every March Madness Sweet 16 men's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367761/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367761/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-questions/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[How Hubert Davis established himself as UNC basketball's long-term leader]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369757/2024/03/26/hubert-davis-north-carolina-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369757/2024/03/26/hubert-davis-north-carolina-sweet-16/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:13:35 GMT<![CDATA[March Madness doesn't need stars — it makes them. And we're just getting started]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369372/2024/03/26/march-madness-sweet-16-parity-star-power-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369372/2024/03/26/march-madness-sweet-16-parity-star-power-teams/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:33:53 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Samson Johnson #35 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball during the first half of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What do March Madness stars listen to before tip-off? 13 players and coaches share their mixtapes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356321/2024/03/26/march-madness-playlists-players-coaches/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356321/2024/03/26/march-madness-playlists-players-coaches/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:05:58 GMT<![CDATA[How Gonzaga made 9 straight Sweet 16 March Madness appearances, where that ranks historically]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366960/2024/03/26/gonzaga-mens-basketball-march-madness-sweet-16-appearances-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366960/2024/03/26/gonzaga-mens-basketball-march-madness-sweet-16-appearances-history/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:32 GMTSALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Ben Gregg #33 and Ryan Nembhard #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs react during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Delta Center on March 23, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jim Phillips: ACC mulling return to 18-game league schedule amid men's tourney success]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368318/2024/03/25/jim-phillips-acc-basketball-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368318/2024/03/25/jim-phillips-acc-basketball-schedule/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:58:09 GMTMar 15, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman (2) dribbles the ball as North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Breon Pass (10) defends during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 projections: Model picks every men's team’s chances to make each round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367337/2024/03/25/sweet-16-projections-model-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367337/2024/03/25/sweet-16-projections-model-march-madness/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:04:06 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies and Stephon Castle #5 react during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds and TV schedule: Will chalk continue?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367040/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-odds-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367040/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-odds-sweet-16/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:02:41 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates a three-point basket during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the Sweet 16 matchups of men's March Madness, led by Iowa State vs. Illinois]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365372/2024/03/25/sweet-16-matchups-ranked-march-madness-mens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365372/2024/03/25/sweet-16-matchups-ranked-march-madness-mens/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:55:18 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Reseeding the Sweet 16 after top teams survive]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366858/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-the-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366858/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-the-sweet-16/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:47:19 GMT<![CDATA[UNC found the fight, and the set play, to beat Michigan State and make Sweet 16]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5364486/2024/03/24/unc-ncaa-tournament-michigan-state-hubert-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5364486/2024/03/24/unc-ncaa-tournament-michigan-state-hubert-davis/Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:33:46 GMTMarch 23, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) and North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) battle for the ball in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 3: Creighton pulls out 2OT win, while NC State ends Oakland's run]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362743/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-day-3-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362743/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-day-3-schedule/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:05:09 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 23: Kwame Evans Jr. #10 and N&#039;Faly Dante #1 of the Oregon Ducks defend against a shot by Mason Miller #13 of the Creighton Bluejays during a second overtime of a game in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Top contenders stay safe in Round 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360105/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360105/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-uconn/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:58:42 GMT<![CDATA[How to watch March Madness: Full NCAA Tournament TV schedule, start times]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349034/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tv-schedule-times/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349034/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tv-schedule-times/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:52:57 GMTMar 26, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; The March Madness logo is displayed along the scorerÕs table before the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Duke Blue Devils in the finals of the West regional of the men&#039;s college basketball NCAA Tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[North Carolina vs. Michigan State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362048/2024/03/23/north-carolina-michigan-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362048/2024/03/23/north-carolina-michigan-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:30:03 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dunks the ball during the first half of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament against the Wagner Seahawks at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Daily NCAA Tournament bracket picks and TV schedule: Expert predictions for every game on Saturday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362389/2024/03/23/daily-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks-saturday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362389/2024/03/23/daily-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks-saturday/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:05:43 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 21: Mohamed Diarra #23 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack celebrates with DJ Horne #0 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half of a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upset picks: Can Duquesne, Oregon continue the upsets in second round?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362132/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round-saturday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362132/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round-saturday/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[UNC gets job done against Wagner, but much tougher test awaits in Michigan State]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360882/2024/03/21/unc-ncaa-tournament-wagner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360882/2024/03/21/unc-ncaa-tournament-wagner/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:51:42 GMTMarch 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Wagner Seahawks guard Julian Brown (13) controls the ball on the floor against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: Oakland upsets Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke's 10 3s]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356231/2024/03/21/ncaa-tournament-round-64-schedule-how-to-watch-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356231/2024/03/21/ncaa-tournament-round-64-schedule-how-to-watch-march-madness/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:25:09 GMTMar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jack Gohlke (3) jumps to shoot a three-pointer in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[North Carolina vs. Wagner expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament matchup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355072/2024/03/20/north-carolina-wagner-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355072/2024/03/20/north-carolina-wagner-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:31:31 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates in the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Semifinals of the ACC Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Why UConn tops our list of title contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353484/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353484/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-team/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Which teams can realistically win the NCAA Tournament? Why these 12 stand a cut above]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353578/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-realistic-winners-uconn-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353578/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-realistic-winners-uconn-purdue/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[March Madness men's tournament viewer's guide: How to watch, who's on the call and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5336923/2024/03/20/march-madness-men-tournament-tv-viewers-guide-games/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5336923/2024/03/20/march-madness-men-tournament-tv-viewers-guide-games/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:35 GMTIan Eagle<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upset picks: New Mexico, Grand Canyon look to bust brackets in West Region]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353738/2024/03/19/ncaa-tournament-upset-picks-new-mexico-grand-canyon-look-to-bust-brackets-in-west-region/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353738/2024/03/19/ncaa-tournament-upset-picks-new-mexico-grand-canyon-look-to-bust-brackets-in-west-region/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:25:30 GMT<![CDATA[Who will make a Final Four run in March Madness? Our experts make their picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:11:16 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Big East Basketball Tournament Final at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2024 in New York City. The Huskies won 73-57. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament West Region analysis: Can North Carolina find redemption or will a dark horse prevail?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342597/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-west-region-team-team-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342597/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-west-region-team-team-analysis/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:11:43 GMT<![CDATA[March madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305828/2024/03/17/march-madness-68-team-previews-bracket-prep/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305828/2024/03/17/march-madness-68-team-previews-bracket-prep/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:35:09 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why CJ Moore has UConn winning the title]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339209/2024/03/17/march-madness-bracket-picks-cj-moore/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339209/2024/03/17/march-madness-bracket-picks-cj-moore/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:33:55 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament bracket: How UConn, Houston, Purdue and UNC earned 2024 men's No. 1 seeds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347851/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-one-seeds-reveal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347851/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-one-seeds-reveal/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:12:32 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Donovan Clingan #32 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts in the final seconds in the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Big East Basketball Tournament Final at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2024 in New York City. The Huskies won 73-57. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Who's playing waiting game on Selection Sunday?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330485/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-wake-forest-st-johns-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330485/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-wake-forest-st-johns-villanova/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:44:11 GMT<![CDATA[Bracket Watch: UConn No. 1 overall, and then chaos for 2024 NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347035/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-uconn-bubble/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347035/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-uconn-bubble/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:28:27 GMT<![CDATA[SEC's Sankey doesn't envision P5-only NCAA Tournament, but 'things continue to change']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346558/2024/03/16/greg-sankey-ncaa-tournament-sec/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346558/2024/03/16/greg-sankey-ncaa-tournament-sec/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:25:23 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 17: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during Day 1 of 2023 SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt Nashville on July 17, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: North Carolina will be the fourth No. 1 seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345897/2024/03/16/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-north-carolina-will-be-the-fourth-no-1-seed/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345897/2024/03/16/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-north-carolina-will-be-the-fourth-no-1-seed/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:30:38 GMT<![CDATA[North Carolina's R.J. Davis shows Pitt why he's one of America's best players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345932/2024/03/15/rj-davis-north-carolina-acc-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345932/2024/03/15/rj-davis-north-carolina-acc-tournament/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:19:43 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to the basket in the first half against Ishmael Leggett #5 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Semifinals of the ACC Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: New Mexico's in, Indiana State is out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343928/2024/03/15/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-new-mexico-indiana-state-colorado/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343928/2024/03/15/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-new-mexico-indiana-state-colorado/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:31:46 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Race for the final No. 1, and a 2-bid Valley]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330587/2024/03/11/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-indiana-state-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330587/2024/03/11/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-indiana-state-unc/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[Thirty years ago, Chris Farley and college basketball collided in an unforgettable way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5317793/2024/03/11/chris-farley-college-basketball-commercials/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5317793/2024/03/11/chris-farley-college-basketball-commercials/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:55 GMTChris Farley<![CDATA[Men's college basketball conference tournament guide, Vol. 2: Power 6 takes stage]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324081/2024/03/10/ncaa-college-basketball-conference-tournaments-big-ten-big-12-big-east-sec-acc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324081/2024/03/10/ncaa-college-basketball-conference-tournaments-big-ten-big-12-big-east-sec-acc/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:16:16 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 11: Kyle Filipowski #30 of the Duke Blue Devils cuts down the net after a win against the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Greensboro Coliseum on March 11, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Duke won 59-49. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cormac Ryan's career night cements a UNC title: 'What you come here to do']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329668/2024/03/10/unc-cormac-ryan-career-night-unc-title/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329668/2024/03/10/unc-cormac-ryan-career-night-unc-title/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:16:24 GMTDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 09: Cormac Ryan #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after making a three-point basket against the Duke Blue Devilsduring the second half of the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina.The Tar Heels won 84-79. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[UNC completes season sweep of Duke; Kyle Filipowski appears to trip Harrison Ingram in first half]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329383/2024/03/09/kyle-filipowski-harrison-ingram-duke-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329383/2024/03/09/kyle-filipowski-harrison-ingram-duke-unc/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 01:27:59 GMTDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 09: Elliot Cadeau #2 and Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate in front of Jeremy Roach #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the final seconds of a win at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina.The Tar Heels won 84-79. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Tennessee claims a No. 1 seed, Baylor rises]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323565/2024/03/08/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-baylor/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323565/2024/03/08/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-baylor/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:45:33 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: The most indispensable players on each top team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321131/2024/03/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-florida-high-point/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321131/2024/03/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-florida-high-point/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Kansas-Houston, North Carolina-Duke and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5320472/2024/03/06/college-basketball-viewers-guide-kansas-houston-north-carolina-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5320472/2024/03/06/college-basketball-viewers-guide-kansas-houston-north-carolina-duke/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:09:50 GMTDuke forward Mark Mitchell (25) and North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram (55) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)<![CDATA[Tar Heels' Armando Bacot leaving a legacy in Chapel Hill after 162 games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319968/2024/03/06/armando-bacot-unc-win-notre-dame/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319968/2024/03/06/armando-bacot-unc-win-notre-dame/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:42:51 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 05: Head coach Hubert Davis kisses senior Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels as Bacot leaves the floor for the final time during the second half of the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on March 05, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 84-51. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: The cut line is coming into focus]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315557/2024/03/05/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-nebraska-virginia-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315557/2024/03/05/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-nebraska-virginia-villanova/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: UConn the team to beat, no matter the number]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314215/2024/03/04/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-purdue-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314215/2024/03/04/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-purdue-houston/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:12 GMTUConn guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Iowa State climbs to No. 2 line, Zags get in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303137/2024/03/01/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-iowa-state-gonzaga-drake/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303137/2024/03/01/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-iowa-state-gonzaga-drake/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Houston leaps to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305871/2024/02/29/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-south-florida/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305871/2024/02/29/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-south-florida/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:45:09 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Texas and Texas A&M are making it interesting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300603/2024/02/27/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-iowa-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300603/2024/02/27/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-iowa-gonzaga/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[UNC guard RJ Davis makes Dean Smith Center history in win over Miami]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301919/2024/02/26/unc-basketball-rj-davis-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301919/2024/02/26/unc-basketball-rj-davis-miami/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:45:49 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 26: Zayden High #1 douses teammate RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels after Davis&#039; 42-point performance against the Miami Hurricanes during the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on February 26, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 75-71. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue returns to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299308/2024/02/26/mens-college-basketball-rankings-purdue-returns-to-no-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299308/2024/02/26/mens-college-basketball-rankings-purdue-returns-to-no-1/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:37:58 GMTANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 25: Mason Gillis #0 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after a play during the first half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 25, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Answers from the selection committee chair]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293192/2024/02/23/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-charles-mcclelland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293192/2024/02/23/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-charles-mcclelland/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:08 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: The best games left for all the best teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288116/2024/02/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-creighton-appalachian-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288116/2024/02/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-creighton-appalachian-state/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Baylor-Houston, Alabama-Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289879/2024/02/21/college-basketball-viewers-guide-baylor-houston-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289879/2024/02/21/college-basketball-viewers-guide-baylor-houston-alabama/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:56:57 GMTFeb 17, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) shoots a three point shot against the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama won 100-75. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: What the bracket reveal tells us about the bubble]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286020/2024/02/20/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-san-diego-state-dayton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286020/2024/02/20/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-san-diego-state-dayton/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284792/2024/02/19/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-donovan-clingan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284792/2024/02/19/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-donovan-clingan/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:43 GMTFeb 17, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots against Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) in the second half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Purdue, UConn lead men's NCAA Tournament top 16 seed reveal: Surprises, snubs and full rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282430/2024/02/17/purdue-uconn-ncaa-tournament-reveal-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282430/2024/02/17/purdue-uconn-ncaa-tournament-reveal-basketball/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:55:19 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against Kylan Boswell #4 of the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: What to look for in Saturday's top-16 reveal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277448/2024/02/16/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-top-16-reveal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277448/2024/02/16/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-top-16-reveal/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Maui Invitational to return to Lahaina in 2024 after moving to Honolulu following wildfires]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279360/2024/02/15/maui-invitational-2024-location-field/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279360/2024/02/15/maui-invitational-2024-location-field/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:57:53 GMTHONOLULU, HI - NOVEMBER 20: Kansas Jayhawks guard Elmarko Jackson (13) wears Maui Strong on his jersey shorts in support of the residents of Lahaina, Maui, who survived the fires as seen during the game against the Chaminade Silverswords during the first round of the Allstate Maui Invitational on November 20, 2023, at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Searching for 'bubble sleepers' and more locks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275838/2024/02/15/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-illinois-iowa-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275838/2024/02/15/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-illinois-iowa-state/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn and Purdue lead our tiers of contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275725/2024/02/15/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-and-purdue-lead-our-tiers-of-contenders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275725/2024/02/15/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-and-purdue-lead-our-tiers-of-contenders/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:22:44 GMT<![CDATA[AP Top 25: UConn remains No. 1, No. 23 Indiana State ranked for first time since 1979]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270533/2024/02/12/ap-top-25-rankings-uconn-indiana-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270533/2024/02/12/ap-top-25-rankings-uconn-indiana-state/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:58:56 GMTTERRE HAUTE, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Indiana State Sycamores Center Robbie Avila (21) shoots a free throw during the college basketball game between the Drake Bulldogs and the Indiana State Sycamores on February 3, 2024, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue and UConn, then everybody else]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267837/2024/02/12/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-marquette/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267837/2024/02/12/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-marquette/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:09 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 10: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after making a three pointer during the second half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mackey Arena on February 10, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Who's fourth No. 1 seed? And hello, Virginia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260962/2024/02/09/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-blind-resumes-arizona-unc-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260962/2024/02/09/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-blind-resumes-arizona-unc-kansas/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:41:49 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Pay attention to these X-factor players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257344/2024/02/08/college-basketball-power-rankings-lance-jones-stephon-castle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257344/2024/02/08/college-basketball-power-rankings-lance-jones-stephon-castle/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Did the Big 12 game the system?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252800/2024/02/06/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-big-12-kansas-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252800/2024/02/06/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-big-12-kansas-wisconsin/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:35:53 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Kansas up to No. 3, and South Carolina debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251122/2024/02/05/college-basketball-rankings-south-carolina-kentucky-uconn-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251122/2024/02/05/college-basketball-rankings-south-carolina-kentucky-uconn-purdue/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:40 GMTMADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 04: Lance Jones #55 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives to the basket in the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on February 04, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Harrison Ingram, Armando Bacot impress, but full team effort sees UNC topple Duke]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249561/2024/02/04/unc-duke-harrison-ingram-armando-bacot/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249561/2024/02/04/unc-duke-harrison-ingram-armando-bacot/Sun, 04 Feb 2024 06:18:32 GMTFeb 3, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) scores in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Armando Bacot, No. 3 North Carolina roll past No. 7 Duke: What this says about the Tar Heels]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249424/2024/02/03/north-carolina-duke-armando-bacot/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249424/2024/02/03/north-carolina-duke-armando-bacot/Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:02:06 GMTFeb 3, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) scores near the end of the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Why Michigan State is in, and NET confusion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240004/2024/02/02/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mailbag-michigan-state-net/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240004/2024/02/02/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mailbag-michigan-state-net/Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:30:12 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: 3 SEC teams are here, none of them Kentucky]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240806/2024/02/01/college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-alabama-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240806/2024/02/01/college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-alabama-uconn/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:01:05 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Duke-UNC, Houston-Kansas and a loaded weekend]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239386/2024/01/31/college-basketball-viewers-guide-duke-unc-houston-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239386/2024/01/31/college-basketball-viewers-guide-duke-unc-houston-kansas/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:45 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 04: Ryan Young #15 of the Duke Blue Devils defends Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their game at the Dean E. Smith Center on March 04, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 62-57. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Only 6 teams locked into wide-open field as February looms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235697/2024/01/30/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-2024-virginia-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235697/2024/01/30/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-2024-virginia-michigan-state/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Iowa State and TCU make big moves up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233608/2024/01/29/college-basketball-rankings-iowa-state-tcu-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233608/2024/01/29/college-basketball-rankings-iowa-state-tcu-purdue/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:46:15 GMTIowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots a 3-point basket past Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 79-75. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Mountain West claims 6 bids, Big 12 gets 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5227456/2024/01/26/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mountain-west/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5227456/2024/01/26/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mountain-west/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:45:43 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Notable absences from two legacy leagues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226040/2024/01/25/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-unc-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226040/2024/01/25/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-unc-wisconsin/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[UConn, Purdue, UNC lead our midseason college basketball national title picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219161/2024/01/25/basketball-national-title-picks-uconn-unc-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219161/2024/01/25/basketball-national-title-picks-uconn-unc-purdue/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:20 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 5: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels attempts a shot over Donovan Clingan #32 of the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of a game in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball All-America team: Zach Edey, R.J. Davis top midseason list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221867/2024/01/24/college-basketball-all-america-filipowski-edey-davis-ledee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221867/2024/01/24/college-basketball-all-america-filipowski-edey-davis-ledee/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball midseason catch-up: Contenders, Cinderellas, the bubble and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219557/2024/01/23/college-basketball-midseason-cinderella-bubble-bracket/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219557/2024/01/23/college-basketball-midseason-cinderella-bubble-bracket/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:04 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against Kylan Boswell #4 of the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Midseason college basketball awards: UConn's Dan Hurley for coach of the year?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215776/2024/01/22/midseason-college-basketball-uconn-arizona-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215776/2024/01/22/midseason-college-basketball-uconn-arizona-purdue/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:30:55 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Dan Hurley and Cam Spencer #12 of the Connecticut Huskies react after defeating the Villanova Wildcats at the Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Houston and Auburn are dominating on defense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217595/2024/01/22/college-basketball-rankings-kentucky-iowa-state-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217595/2024/01/22/college-basketball-rankings-kentucky-iowa-state-houston/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:30:23 GMTCentral Florida&#039;s Darius Johnson (3) passes the ball around Houston&#039;s Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Lean times for the ACC — at least for now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211460/2024/01/19/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-acc-uconn-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211460/2024/01/19/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-acc-uconn-auburn/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn justifies top spot, and Seton Hall debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209558/2024/01/18/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-dayton-seton-hall/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209558/2024/01/18/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-dayton-seton-hall/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Creighton-UConn, Bama-Tennessee and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206850/2024/01/17/viewers-guide-college-basketball-byu-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206850/2024/01/17/viewers-guide-college-basketball-byu-houston/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:30:46 GMTJan 13, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Darrion Williams (5) watches the ball go out of bounds in front of Kansas State Wildcats wing David NÕGuessan (1) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why UNC basketball is suddenly playing championship-level defense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207292/2024/01/17/unc-basketball-defense-hubert-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207292/2024/01/17/unc-basketball-defense-hubert-davis/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:14 GMTSyracuse forward Chris Bell (4) shoots as he is defended by North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) and guard Seth Trimble, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)<![CDATA[AP Top 25: Reigning national champion UConn new No. 1: Do Huskies deserve top spot?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203995/2024/01/15/cbb-ap-top-25-poll-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203995/2024/01/15/cbb-ap-top-25-poll-uconn/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:40:55 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Stephon Castle #5 of the Connecticut Huskies attempts a shot while being guarded by Gytis Nemeikša #50 of the Xavier Musketeers in the second half at Cintas Center on January 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue stays on top, while TCU makes big move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5202301/2024/01/15/mens-college-basketball-ranking-purdue-tcu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5202301/2024/01/15/mens-college-basketball-ranking-purdue-tcu/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:30:56 GMTJan 10, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) celebrates after scoring against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bear of a week shakes up the 68-team field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193142/2024/01/12/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-kansas-texas-houston-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193142/2024/01/12/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-kansas-texas-houston-arizona/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:45:06 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Who's No. 1 after a wild week of upsets?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5194020/2024/01/11/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-houston-utah-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5194020/2024/01/11/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-houston-utah-state/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Auburn is dominating, and St. John's is back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185126/2024/01/08/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-st-johns-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185126/2024/01/08/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-st-johns-purdue/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:30 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 06: Aden Holloway #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives to the basket in the second half against Joseph Pinion #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 06, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 83-51. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Gonzaga looks like a bubble team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5175195/2024/01/05/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5175195/2024/01/05/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens-gonzaga/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:30:32 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Is BYU for real?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177318/2024/01/04/college-basketball-power-rankings-byu-san-diego-state-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177318/2024/01/04/college-basketball-power-rankings-byu-san-diego-state-purdue/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Arizona enters the new year with one big question]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171919/2024/01/01/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-san-diego-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171919/2024/01/01/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-san-diego-state/Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:00:08 GMTDec 31, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) drives around Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Purdue, Arizona, Houston, Kansas are top seeds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114638/2023/12/29/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114638/2023/12/29/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens/Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball program tiers: From blue bloods like Duke (and UConn!) on down]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128979/2023/12/27/college-basketball-program-tiers-duke-ucla-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128979/2023/12/27/college-basketball-program-tiers-duke-ucla-unc/Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Florida Atlantic soars after knocking off Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159456/2023/12/25/college-basketball-rankings-florida-atlantic-arizona-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159456/2023/12/25/college-basketball-rankings-florida-atlantic-arizona-uconn/Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:26 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Memphis is cooking, and Ole Miss, Auburn rise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5151870/2023/12/21/college-basketball-power-rankings-memphis-ole-miss-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5151870/2023/12/21/college-basketball-power-rankings-memphis-ole-miss-auburn/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:16:06 GMT<![CDATA[UNC got the ball to its best player, and RJ Davis did the rest to keep OU at bay]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154091/2023/12/21/unc-tar-heels-rj-davis-beat-oklahoma-sooners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154091/2023/12/21/unc-tar-heels-rj-davis-beat-oklahoma-sooners/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:55:25 GMTCHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 20: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots the ball over Rivaldo Soares #5 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the Jumpman Invitational at Spectrum Center on December 20, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Top 10 college basketball games of the week(s): Duke-Baylor, Arizona-FAU and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5149284/2023/12/20/college-basketball-schedule-duke-baylor-arizona-fau/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5149284/2023/12/20/college-basketball-schedule-duke-baylor-arizona-fau/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:09 GMTATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 16: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after Cormac Ryan #3 hit a three-point basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of the CBS Sports Classic at State Farm Arena on December 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eric Montross, former UNC star and national champion, dies at 52]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5146112/2023/12/18/eric-montross-death-unc-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5146112/2023/12/18/eric-montross-death-unc-basketball/Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:18:25 GMTFILE - In this April 5, 1993, file photo, North Carolina&#039;s Eric Montross (00) raises his arm as he celebrates a win against Michigan in the NCAA Final Four championship basketball game in New Orleans. The Montross family says Eric Montross has begun treatments for cancer. The family issued a statement through the school on Saturday, March 25, 2023 announcing the 51-year-old&#039;s diagnosis, though it didn&#039;t specify the nature of the cancer. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue reclaims the top spot after beating Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5144532/2023/12/18/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-arizona-uconn-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5144532/2023/12/18/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-arizona-uconn-kansas/Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:45 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[UNC's loss to Kentucky about much more than one play]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5142899/2023/12/17/unc-tar-heels-loss-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5142899/2023/12/17/unc-tar-heels-loss-kentucky/Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:47:26 GMTATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 16: Cormac Ryan #3 and Elliot Cadeau #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels react after a turnover in the final seconds of their 87-83 loss to Kentucky Wildcats during the CBS Sports Classic at State Farm Arena on December 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Kentucky ousts UNC in final minutes of CBS Sports Classic: What it means for Wildcats]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5142571/2023/12/16/unc-kentucky-score-updates-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5142571/2023/12/16/unc-kentucky-score-updates-analysis/Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:51:18 GMTDec 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) signals a play against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Top 10 college basketball games of the week: Arizona-Purdue, UNC-Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131385/2023/12/12/college-basketball-schedule-arizona-purdue-kentucky-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131385/2023/12/12/college-basketball-schedule-arizona-purdue-kentucky-unc/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:17:48 GMTTUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 09: Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love #2 celebrates a dunk during the first half of a men&#039;s basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Arizona Wildcats on December 9, 2023 at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Tennessee, Oklahoma and Clemson are on the way up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5122912/2023/12/11/college-basketball-rankings-tennesssee-oklahoma-clemson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5122912/2023/12/11/college-basketball-rankings-tennesssee-oklahoma-clemson/Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:49:00 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Jahmai Mashack #15 and Josiah-Jordan James #30 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 09, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA['She missed everything': Hubert Davis lost his best friend. Her memory fuels him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110882/2023/12/05/hubert-davis-north-carolina/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110882/2023/12/05/hubert-davis-north-carolina/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:01:29 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Arizona ascends to No. 1 after upset-filled week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5109160/2023/12/04/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-purdue-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5109160/2023/12/04/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-purdue-wisconsin/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:59 GMTArizona guard KJ Lewis dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Purdue's on top, and Kentucky's on fire]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5099593/2023/11/30/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5099593/2023/11/30/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-kentucky/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[North Carolina's cathartic win over Tennessee shows the Tar Heels belong]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5101180/2023/11/30/north-carolina-tar-heels-tennessee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5101180/2023/11/30/north-carolina-tar-heels-tennessee/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:50:05 GMTNov 29, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (2) and North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Ingram (55) react in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[North Carolina star Armando Bacot focused on cementing his legacy in Chapel Hill]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095988/2023/11/29/armando-bacot-north-carolina-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095988/2023/11/29/armando-bacot-north-carolina-basketball/Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:29 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 13: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after being called for a foul against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of their game at the Dean E. Smith Center on February 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue claims top spot, FAU and Villanova return]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091392/2023/11/27/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-marquette-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091392/2023/11/27/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-marquette-arizona/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMTHONOLULU, HAWAII - NOVEMBER 22: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers lets out a yell as he throws down a dunk during the second half of their game against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena on November 22, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arkansas' Tramon Mark stretchered off court with back injury in loss to UNC]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5087600/2023/11/24/arkansas-tramon-mark-injury-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5087600/2023/11/24/arkansas-tramon-mark-injury-unc/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:59:43 GMTNov 24, 2023; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Tramon Mark (12) looks to pass as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) defends during the first half at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Alabama, UCLA, Iowa State among 5 newcomers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5076859/2023/11/20/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-ucla-iowa-state-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5076859/2023/11/20/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-ucla-iowa-state-alabama/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:49:23 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Dayvion McKnight #20 of the Xavier Musketeers looks to pass while defended by Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Mackey Arena on November 13, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball's Feast Week guide: A loaded Maui Invitational and so much more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066795/2023/11/19/feast-week-college-basketball-guide-maui-invitational/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066795/2023/11/19/feast-week-college-basketball-guide-maui-invitational/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:09 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Center court is seen during the championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the St. Mary&#039;s Gaels of the 2021 Maui Invitational basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Tennessee vaults to No. 1 after season's first week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052353/2023/11/13/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-arizona-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052353/2023/11/13/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-arizona-kansas/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:34 GMTMADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers goes in for a score in the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on November 10, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[UNC Tar Heels provide reason for 'cautious optimism' in season-opening victory]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5038758/2023/11/07/unc-tar-heels-season-opener/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5038758/2023/11/07/unc-tar-heels-season-opener/Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:47:11 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 06: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to the basket against Trenton Walters #2 of the Radford Highlanders during the second half of the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on November 06, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[UNC basketball legend Walter Davis, Olympic gold medalist and 6-time NBA All-Star, dies at 69]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025255/2023/11/02/walter-davis-death-unc-suns/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025255/2023/11/02/walter-davis-death-unc-suns/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:55:11 GMTLANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1982: Walter Davis #6 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball up court against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1982 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Davis played for the Suns from 1977-88. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)<![CDATA[ACC basketball preview: Is it Duke's league to lose, or will others rise up?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5017628/2023/11/01/acc-basketball-preview-duke-unc-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5017628/2023/11/01/acc-basketball-preview-duke-unc-miami/Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:36 GMTCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - FEBRUARY 28: PJ Hall #24 of the Clemson Tigers shoots over Francisco Caffaro #22 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at John Paul Jones Arena on February 28, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men’s college basketball preseason All-Americans: Edey, Kolek lead The Athletic's list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5001990/2023/10/30/college-basketball-all-americans-zach-edey-tyler-kolek-hunter-dickinson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5001990/2023/10/30/college-basketball-all-americans-zach-edey-tyler-kolek-hunter-dickinson/Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball coaching tiers 2023: Dan Hurley moves into Tier 1, John Calipari falls]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982079/2023/10/25/college-basketball-coaching-tiers-self-hurley-calipari-pitino/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982079/2023/10/25/college-basketball-coaching-tiers-self-hurley-calipari-pitino/Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Will Caleb Love see the light in Arizona?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4991016/2023/10/24/caleb-love-arizona-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4991016/2023/10/24/caleb-love-arizona-basketball/Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:01:46 GMT<![CDATA[Eight storylines to know as the 2023-24 men's college basketball season nears tipoff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4978196/2023/10/23/college-basketball-tipoff-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4978196/2023/10/23/college-basketball-tipoff-storylines/Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:59 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Nathan Mensah #31 of the San Diego State Aztecs and Adama Sanogo #21 of the Connecticut Huskies jump for the ball to start the game during the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball guards for 2023-24: Tyler Kolek, Trey Alexander and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4970137/2023/10/23/tyler-kolek-tyrese-proctor-best-guards-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4970137/2023/10/23/tyler-kolek-tyrese-proctor-best-guards-college-basketball/Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball bigs for 2023-24: Zach Edey, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4952462/2023/10/20/zach-edey-kyle-filiposwki-best-bigs-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4952462/2023/10/20/zach-edey-kyle-filiposwki-best-bigs-college-basketball/Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball freshmen for 2023-24: Stephon Castle, Isaiah Collier and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4962283/2023/10/19/top-freshmen-college-basketball-stephon-castle-isaiah-collier-jakobe-walter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4962283/2023/10/19/top-freshmen-college-basketball-stephon-castle-isaiah-collier-jakobe-walter/Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:21:50 GMT<![CDATA[Wootten 150 Camp standout prep basketball prospects: Ian Jackson, Tahaad Pettiford]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4972883/2023/10/18/wootten-150-ian-jackson-tahaad-petiford-basketball-recruiting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4972883/2023/10/18/wootten-150-ian-jackson-tahaad-petiford-basketball-recruiting/Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:38:24 GMT<![CDATA[AP Top 25 men's college basketball: Kansas ranked No. 1, Duke second in preseason poll]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967047/2023/10/16/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-preseason-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967047/2023/10/16/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-preseason-poll/Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:23:10 GMTJan 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self celebrates during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Caleb Love, Donovan Clingan and the most intriguing men's college basketball players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4945352/2023/10/10/college-basketball-most-intriguing-players-arizona-duke-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4945352/2023/10/10/college-basketball-most-intriguing-players-arizona-duke-uconn/Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Marks: What I'm hearing about UNC basketball's newcomers and possible lineups]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4942842/2023/10/09/unc-basketball-preseason-cormac-ryan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4942842/2023/10/09/unc-basketball-preseason-cormac-ryan/Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:01 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 13: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after being called for a foul against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of their game at the Dean E. Smith Center on February 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[When Michael Jordan walked away from basketball in 1993, the recoil was seismic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4905700/2023/10/06/michael-jordan-retirement-anniversary-1993-bulls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4905700/2023/10/06/michael-jordan-retirement-anniversary-1993-bulls/Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[ACC announces 2023-24 basketball schedule: Who has the toughest slate?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4901751/2023/09/26/acc-basketball-schedule-matchups-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4901751/2023/09/26/acc-basketball-schedule-matchups-analysis/Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:21:04 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 16: A detail view a Wilson basketball as it sits beside the ACC logo on the court is seen during a practice session ahead of the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 16, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Final Four picks, teams and players to watch as college basketball practice begins]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4887436/2023/09/25/michigan-state-final-four-zach-edey-shot-takers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4887436/2023/09/25/michigan-state-final-four-zach-edey-shot-takers/Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:02 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - JANUARY 29: A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans takes a shot over Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Mackey Arena on January 29, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tyler Jackson, Jahki Howard and the best prospects at Overtime Elite's Pro Day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4881545/2023/09/21/overtime-elite-prospects-tyler-jackson-jahki-howard/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4881545/2023/09/21/overtime-elite-prospects-tyler-jackson-jahki-howard/Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[UNC bringing on TJ Beisner from Kentucky to oversee Tar Heels' NIL efforts: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4844901/2023/09/11/unc-tj-beisner-nil-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4844901/2023/09/11/unc-tj-beisner-nil-kentucky/Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:51:33 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 13: The North Carolina Tar Heels bench reacts after a basket by the reserves during the second half of their game against the Citadel Bulldogs at the Dean E. Smith Center on December 13, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 100-64. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Maryland, Indiana, San Diego State and others didn't make preseason Top 25]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826406/2023/09/05/top-25-mailbag-maryland-indiana-san-diego-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826406/2023/09/05/top-25-mailbag-maryland-indiana-san-diego-state/Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:34 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Malik Reneau #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers goes up for a layup against Donta Scott #24 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Last year, she led UNC to a national title. Now, at 23, she’s the head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4821852/2023/09/04/unc-erin-matson-field-hockey-coach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4821852/2023/09/04/unc-erin-matson-field-hockey-coach/Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[ACC attempts to move forward despite dissent from UNC, Florida State and Clemson]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826499/2023/09/01/acc-expansion-vote-unc-clemson-florida-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826499/2023/09/01/acc-expansion-vote-unc-clemson-florida-state/Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:08:35 GMTAtlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)<![CDATA[By adding SMU, Cal and Stanford, the ACC sacrificed its basketball identity]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806176/2023/09/01/acc-basketball-expansion-cal-stanford-smu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806176/2023/09/01/acc-basketball-expansion-cal-stanford-smu/Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:31:43 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 16: A detail view a Wilson basketball as it sits beside the ACC logo on the court is seen during a practice session ahead of the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 16, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Setting UNC's expectation levels in football, men's basketball — and expansion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4821629/2023/08/31/unc-football-basketball-expansion-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4821629/2023/08/31/unc-football-basketball-expansion-mailbag/Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:19:44 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 03: Bryson Nesbit #18 of the North Carolina Tar Heels gets tackled by R.J. Mickens #9 of the Clemson Tigers in the fourth quarter during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball preseason Top 25: Kansas, Marquette, Duke lead 2023-24 rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806133/2023/08/28/college-basketball-preseason-top-rankings-kansas-marquette-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806133/2023/08/28/college-basketball-preseason-top-rankings-kansas-marquette-duke/Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[Mailbag: Submit a North Carolina question for Brendan Marks]]>College football is just around the corner, and preseason basketball practice will begin shortly thereafter. What can we expect from the Tar Heels in both sports this season? Brendan Marks is here to answer your UNC questions. Submit a inquiry here, and he’ll answer some of them in an upcoming mailbag.

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<![CDATA[North Carolina vs. Kentucky to headline 2023 CBS Sports Classic: What to expect from the matchup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4759455/2023/08/08/north-carolina-kentucky-cbs-sports-classic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4759455/2023/08/08/north-carolina-kentucky-cbs-sports-classic/Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:26:53 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks to pass against Oscar Tshiebwe #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the CBS Sports Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Tar Heels 98-69. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why are so many college basketball recruits reclassifying and enrolling early?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716340/2023/07/25/reclassifying-recruiting-college-basketball-nba/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716340/2023/07/25/reclassifying-recruiting-college-basketball-nba/Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:39 GMTDec 7, 2022; Lincolnton, NC, USA; Forward Trentyn Flowers goes back on defense at Combine Academy. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Kansas, UNC announce home-and-home series starting in 2024-25]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716332/2023/07/24/kansas-unc-basketball-home-and-home-series/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716332/2023/07/24/kansas-unc-basketball-home-and-home-series/Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:23:03 GMTCollege Basketball: NCAA Finals: Kansas David McCormack (33) in action vs UNC at Caesars Superdome. New Orleans, LA 4/4/2022 CREDIT: Greg Nelson (Photo by Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164003 TK1)<![CDATA[UNC women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance signs extension through 2028: What it means for the program]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4697099/2023/07/17/anson-dorrance-unc-womens-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4697099/2023/07/17/anson-dorrance-unc-womens-soccer/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:18:59 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NC - AUGUST 18: North Carolina head coach Anson Dorrance kicks a ball before a game between Tennessee and North Carolina at Dorrance Field on August 18, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How UNC plans to use newcomers like Elliot Cadeau, Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4691563/2023/07/17/unc-roster-eliot-cadeau-harrison-ingram/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4691563/2023/07/17/unc-roster-eliot-cadeau-harrison-ingram/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:30 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 01: R.J. Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels talks to head coach Hubert Davis during a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on February 01, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Pittsburgh won 65-64. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)<![CDATA[CW secures broadcast rights to 50 ACC football, basketball games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4689648/2023/07/13/cw-acc-football-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4689648/2023/07/13/cw-acc-football-basketball/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:35:43 GMTCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 12: ACC logo during a college football game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Virginia Cavaliers on November 12, 2022, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[ACC/SEC Challenge matchups: Duke-Arkansas, UNC-Tennessee highlight new event]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4647907/2023/06/28/acc-sec-challenge-matchups-duke-arkansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4647907/2023/06/28/acc-sec-challenge-matchups-duke-arkansas/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:26:39 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: JD Notae #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks goes up for a shot in front of Mark Williams #15 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at Chase Center on March 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Kansas and Purdue rise, Kentucky sinks after deadline day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4571190/2023/06/01/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-purdue-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4571190/2023/06/01/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-purdue-kentucky/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[How Elliot Cadeau joining UNC early impacts R.J. Davis and the Tar Heels' roster]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564758/2023/05/30/elliot-cadeau-unc-rj-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564758/2023/05/30/elliot-cadeau-unc-rj-davis/Tue, 30 May 2023 19:53:28 GMTLAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 06: Elliot Cadeau looks on during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 6, 2022 at the Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[North Carolina commit Elliot Cadeau reclassifies to Class of 2023: Will guard contribute right away?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4563728/2023/05/30/elliot-cadeau-north-carolina-reclassification/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4563728/2023/05/30/elliot-cadeau-north-carolina-reclassification/Tue, 30 May 2023 14:28:41 GMTLAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Elliot Cadeau looks on during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 7, 2021 at the Tarkanian Basketball Academy in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former UNC guard Caleb Love decommits from Michigan, per source: What it means for Wolverines]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4529842/2023/05/17/caleb-love-decommits-michigan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4529842/2023/05/17/caleb-love-decommits-michigan/Wed, 17 May 2023 23:23:53 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NC - MARCH 04: Caleb Love #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on from the sidelines during a game against the Duke Blue Devils on March 04, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 62-57. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mike Krzyzewski, Tyler Hansbrough headline 2023 college basketball Hall of Fame class]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4524353/2023/05/16/college-basketball-hof-class-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4524353/2023/05/16/college-basketball-hof-class-2023/Tue, 16 May 2023 16:14:24 GMTFeb 25, 2020; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski yells out instructions during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[ACC realignment rumblings: 7 schools are examining the grant of rights. But can they leave?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4521787/2023/05/15/acc-realignment-grant-of-rights/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4521787/2023/05/15/acc-realignment-grant-of-rights/Mon, 15 May 2023 19:51:00 GMTCHARLOTTE, NC - JULY 20: Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips speak to the press during the ACC Football Kickoff on Jul 20, 2022, at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball top 25 for 2023-24: Duke, Michigan State lead updated rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4509919/2023/05/12/college-basketball-top-25-2023-24-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4509919/2023/05/12/college-basketball-top-25-2023-24-duke/Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[ACC shows progress made in hiring Black coaches. Now the tricky part: making it stick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4499904/2023/05/10/acc-basketball-black-coaches-hiring/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4499904/2023/05/10/acc-basketball-black-coaches-hiring/Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[How UNC basketball is operating in the world of NIL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4489512/2023/05/05/unc-basketball-nil/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4489512/2023/05/05/unc-basketball-nil/Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:37 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels directs his team against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks during the second half of the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on November 07, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Will UNC play Armando Bacot and Jalen Washington together? Tar Heels mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4454156/2023/04/27/unc-basketball-jalen-washington-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4454156/2023/04/27/unc-basketball-jalen-washington-mailbag/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:56 GMTCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - JANUARY 10: Jalen Washington #13 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dunks over Kihei Clark #0 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at John Paul Jones Arena on January 10, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball recruiting: NIL intrigue, EYBL's best players, highest risers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4446069/2023/04/25/college-basketball-recruiting-nil-cooper-flagg/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4446069/2023/04/25/college-basketball-recruiting-nil-cooper-flagg/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:30 GMTDec 1, 2022; Montverde, Florida, USA; Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg (32) dunks the ball during the second quarter of the Sunshine Classic basketball tournament against IMG Academy at Mills Championship Court on the campus of Montverde Academy. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[UNC 5-star point guard recruit Elliot Cadeau considering a move into 2023 class]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4447044/2023/04/25/unc-basketball-recruiting-elliot-cadeau/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4447044/2023/04/25/unc-basketball-recruiting-elliot-cadeau/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:06 GMTLAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 06: Elliot Cadeau looks on during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 6, 2022 at the Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[UNC picks up transfer commitment from Harrison Ingram: How will the former Cardinal fit?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4439686/2023/04/22/unc-harrison-ingram-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4439686/2023/04/22/unc-harrison-ingram-transfer/Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:57:59 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Harrison Ingram #55 of the Stanford Cardinal drives past Jaylen Clark #0 of the UCLA Bruins during the second half at UCLA Pauley Pavilion on February 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former Notre Dame guard Cormac Ryan transfers to UNC: What he brings to the Tar Heels]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4436658/2023/04/21/cormac-ryan-unc-commit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4436658/2023/04/21/cormac-ryan-unc-commit/Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:56:04 GMTFeb 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cormac Ryan (5) against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[UNC mailbag: Submit a question for Brendan Marks]]>It was a tumultuous 2022-23 season for North Carolina men’s basketball, which makes this an important offseason for Hubert Davis. What’s the outlook for the Tar Heels? Brendan Marks is opening up his mailbag for your questions. Submit them here, and he’ll answer an assortment of them next week.

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<![CDATA[Ben Affleck, star actors help 'Air' shine without Michael Jordan on screen]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4392248/2023/04/14/ben-affleck-matt-damon-viola-davis-michael-jordan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4392248/2023/04/14/ben-affleck-matt-damon-viola-davis-michael-jordan/Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:00:23 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Matt Damon attend Amazon Studios&#039; World Premiere Of &quot;AIR&quot; at Regency Village Theatre on March 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former North Carolina guard Caleb Love transferring to Michigan: What he means for Wolverines]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4390688/2023/04/07/caleb-love-transfer-michigan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4390688/2023/04/07/caleb-love-transfer-michigan/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:47:05 GMTNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 04: Caleb Love #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots a layup after getting around Remy Martin #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the 2022 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at Caesars Superdome on April 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Handout/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA men's basketball way-too-early Top 25 for 2023-24: Marquette, Purdue on top]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374061/2023/04/04/ncaa-mens-basketball-top-25-2023-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374061/2023/04/04/ncaa-mens-basketball-top-25-2023-2024/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[The Carolina Blues: How UNC's made-for-championship season turned disastrous]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4357815/2023/03/29/unc-basketball-ncaa-tournament-hubert-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4357815/2023/03/29/unc-basketball-ncaa-tournament-hubert-davis/Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[UNC's Caleb Love to enter transfer portal: Why his choice was obvious]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4353573/2023/03/27/unc-caleb-love-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4353573/2023/03/27/unc-caleb-love-transfer/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:10:18 GMTJan 7, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Caleb Love (2) dribbles the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Eric Montross, UNC legend and radio analyst, diagnosed with cancer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4347238/2023/03/25/eric-montross-cancer-diagnosis-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4347238/2023/03/25/eric-montross-cancer-diagnosis-unc/Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:34:49 GMTNorth Carolina coach Dean Smith has a word with his center Eric Montross after Montross as poked in the eye during Sunday’s NCAA East Regional Championship game against Cincinnati on March 28, 1993. The Tarheels advanced to the Final Four with their 75-68 win. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)<![CDATA[UNC’s Armando Bacot returning for fifth season: Why he’s not yet a legit NBA prospect]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4336736/2023/03/22/armando-bacot-unc-return/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4336736/2023/03/22/armando-bacot-unc-return/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:40:37 GMTFeb 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Alabama takes No. 1 overall seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278774/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-ucla-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278774/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-ucla-purdue/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:44:47 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Penn State will play in March Madness]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4280956/2023/03/11/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-north-carolina/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4280956/2023/03/11/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-north-carolina/Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[North Carolina's NCAA Tournament hopes died for very familiar reasons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4294465/2023/03/10/north-carolina-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4294465/2023/03/10/north-carolina-ncaa-tournament/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:18:26 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 09: R.J. Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after being called for a foul Virginia Cavaliers during the second half in the quarterfinals of the ACC Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 09, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[ACC Tournament odds, picks, schedule and bracket: Duke, Virginia to meet in Championship game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4269997/2023/03/07/acc-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4269997/2023/03/07/acc-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:30:50 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 09: Dereck Lively II #1 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half of their game in the quarterfinals of the ACC Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 09, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Duke-North Carolina, Kansas-Texas, Arizona-UCLA and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273450/2023/03/04/college-basketball-picks-duke-north-carolina-kansas-texas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273450/2023/03/04/college-basketball-picks-duke-north-carolina-kansas-texas/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:46 GMTDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils and Caleb Love #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels chase down a loose ball during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bid thieves who might steal a bubble team's dream]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4265153/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-kansas-ucla-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4265153/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-kansas-ucla-houston/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Duke, Arkansas and Missouri join the list of locks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4268879/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-duke-arkansas-missouri/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4268879/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-duke-arkansas-missouri/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Kentucky is locked, plus Michigan, ASU make moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4257552/2023/02/28/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-kentucky-michigan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4257552/2023/02/28/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-kentucky-michigan/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:31 GMT<![CDATA[Alabama's ongoing Brandon Miller saga, Fran McCaffery's bad look and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4253763/2023/02/27/alabama-brandon-miller-fran-mccaffery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4253763/2023/02/27/alabama-brandon-miller-fran-mccaffery/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:57 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 11: Brandon Miller #24 talks with Head Coach Nate Oats of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 11, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Crimson Tide defeated the Razorbacks 84-69. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tar Heels' Pete Nance proves he's one tough cookie in win over Cavaliers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4252775/2023/02/26/tar-heels-pete-nance-cavaliers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4252775/2023/02/26/tar-heels-pete-nance-cavaliers/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:52:32 GMTCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 25: Pete Nance #32 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after making a three-point basket against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of their game at the Dean E. Smith Center on February 25, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Texas-Baylor, Indiana-Purdue, Saint Mary's-Gonzaga and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4250400/2023/02/25/college-basketball-picks-texas-baylor-indiana-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4250400/2023/02/25/college-basketball-picks-texas-baylor-indiana-purdue/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:00:33 GMTAUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Arterio Morris #2 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after scoring a three point shot against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half of the game at the Moody Center on February 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)