Duke's last appearance in the NCAA men's national championship game was when the Blue Devils won the title in 2015. Since then, #UNC has been in the championship game three times: 2016, 2017 and 2022, the latter denying Duke a spot in the championship-game.

Duke's got beat in two of its three losses on shots with 4-tenths-of-a-second left: 3-pointers from UNC's Seth Trimble and from UConn's Braylon Mullins. #UNC

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For all the shit Dook fans talked about #UNC coughing up a 19 point lead to end our season, it happened to y'all hoe asses too!!!!!

#OnThisDay in 1982, Dean Smith won his first national title as UNC Chapel Hill’s basketball coach. Smith coached the Tar Heels for 36 seasons and led the team to the NCAA tournament 25 times. Pictured: cartoon depicting Smith's career highlights, circa 1979.

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#UNC wasn't alone in getting blown out by a No. 1 seed in the women's Sweet 16. Playing the No. 1 overall seed, Carolina's loss was by the smallest margin:
(1) UConn 63, (4) UNC 42 (21 points)
(1) Texas 76, (5) Ky. 54 (22)
(1) UCLA 80, (4) Minn. 56 (24)
(1) S.C. 94, (4) Okla. 68 (26)

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BREAKING: LB Tasheem Butler has committed to North Carolina, per Hayes Fawcett.

Butler chose UNC over Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Appalachian State, Akron and others.

#unc #goheels

BREAKING: RB Isaiah Stephens has committed to North Carolina, per 247sports.

The Arkansas native is coming off a dominant junior season, showcasing his ability as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield.

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With the #UNC women losing in the Sweet 16 on Friday, that’s a wrap for me covering Carolina men’s and women’s basketball for the season. I covered games in 10 states (including California and Utah, and 3 visits each to Texas and Georgia) and every men’s game.

The only North Carolina media that traveled to Fort Worth to cover the #UNC women were the Tar Heel Tribune and the Daily Tar Heel.

Nivar has career day as UNC plays UConn tough for one half before falling - FORT WORTH, Texas — For one half, North Carolina showed the best team in the country the kind of defense that thrust the Tar Heels into the national spotlight. No. 1 UConn could only be held down so long, though. The Huskies used a 19–0 run that started late in the first half and did what they do to every opponent, pulling away for an easy win. This time, it was a 63–42 victory on Friday in the Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena that ended UNC’s season.

The signature defense that has made #UNC a tough team to beat all season held No. 1 UConn in check for one half. The Huskies took advantage of the Tar Heels' turnovers to pull away in the second half, but Indya Nivar went out in style with a career game.

Transcript, video from the UNC and UConn press conferences after the Huskies' Sweet 16 win - FORT WORTH, Texas — Here is the complete transcript and video from No. 15-ranked North Carolina's press conference Friday after its season-ending Sweet 16 loss to No. 1 UConn, with Coach Courtney Banghart, Indya Nivar and Nyla Harris, and the UConn press conference with Geno Auriemma, Azzi Fudd, Blanca Quinonez, Sarah Strong. Additionally, video from dressing-room interviews with Lanie Grant and Elina Aarnisalo.

Transcript, video from the #UNC and #UConn press conferences after the Huskies' Sweet 16 win:

Video: #UNC postgame press conference with Coach Courtney Banghart, guard Indya Nivar and center Nyla Harris.

No. 15 #UNC plays No. 1 UConn tough for one half, but the Heels’ season ends with a 63–42 loss as Huskies win their 53rd straight game. Indya Nivar, in her final college game, scores a career-high 20 points. Sarah Strong has 21 for UConn.

No. 1 UConn opened the second quarter with a 10–2 run, and has a 28–20 edge on No. 15 #UNC at halftime. Sarah Strong has 13 points (11 in the second quarter) for the Huskies, and Indya Nivar 11 for the Tar Heels. Nyla Harris, UNC’s leading scorer, has three fouls. Turnovers: UNC 11, UConn 2.

No. 15 #UNC is playing No. 1 UConn tough through one quarter, leading 12–11 and holding UConn to 22.7% shooting. Indya Nivar leads UNC with 5 points and one big block.

That block Jesus. Nivar said no ma’am. #WBB #UNC #UCONN #NCAAWB #MarchMadness

#UNC starters: Lanie Grant, Nyla Harris, Elina Aarnisalo, Ciera Toomey and Indya Nivar
#UConn starters: KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade, Sarah Strong, Serah Williams and Azzi Fudd
Referees: Cameron Inouye, Julie Krommenhoek and Meadow Overstreet.

Before #UNC and UConn play, we’re treated to the battle between two of the most dynamic players in the country: Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes.

Back at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, where I was fortunate to cover UNC's epic second-round overtime men's victory over Baylor in 2022. #UNC

Coby White gives Donovan, one possible UNC target, high marks - Billy Donovan has been one of the prominent coaches mentioned in North Carolina’s coaching search, and the Chicago Bulls coach gets high marks from one of the Tar Heels’ most popular former stars. In an interview conducted last month when Coby White returned to Chicago with the Charlotte Hornets, the guard, who was second-team All-ACC in 2019, said that Donovan isn’t easy on young players but makes them better.

One possible coaching candidate, Billy Donovan, gets high marks from former #UNC star Coby White, who played his first few seasons under Donovan with the Bulls. He says Donovan can be tough on young players, but he makes them better.

Kenny Smith wants next coach to 'retire as a Tar Heel' - Kenny Smith had strong opinions on Thursday about the significant transition for the Carolina basketball in the wake of Hubert Davis’ firing, saying he wants the next coach to “retire as a Tar Heel.” He made it clear that the program is facing more than just a coaching search. To him, it is a defining moment about identity, continuity and loyalty. UNC clearly will be looking outside the “Carolina family,” and that didn’t sit well with him.

Kenny Smith wants the next #UNC coach to ‘retire as a Tar Heel’ and says that the suggestion that he should replace Hubert Davis was “disrespectful.”

Heavy underdog, UNC tunes out noise, focuses on its plan - FORT WORTH, Texas — Few people nationally give No. 15 North Carolina much of a chance against No. 1 UConn, which arrives at the Sweet 16 riding a 52‑game win streak after a 53-point win. Inside the Tar Heels’ locker room, the talk sounds nothing like the outside noise. It centers on habits, tempo control and making every possession matter.

#UNC isn’t concerned about being a heavy underdog against No. 1 UConn, as the Tar Heels are tuning out the outside noise and focusing in on their plan.

UNC faces huge challenges stopping UConn All-Americans Fudd, Strong - FORT WORTH, Texas — Indya Nivar has made a career of chasing scorers, reading screens, and turning hot hands into quiet ones. The senior’s next task in the Sweet 16 at 5 p.m. ET Friday at Dickies Arena against No. 1 UConn will be one of the most challenging in her North Carolina career.

There are defensive challenges all around for No. 15 #UNC against No. 1 UConn, but the biggest are All-Americans Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd. Senior Indya Nivar will have the primary assignment to stop the latter, but it will be a team effort.

No. 15 UNC vs. No. 1 UConn: TV info, stats, scouting Huskies, keys to game, comparisons and notes - Here's a look at Friday's Sweet 16 matchup between No. 4-seed North Carolina and No. 1-seed UConn.

No. 15 #UNC vs. No. 1 UConn in Sweet 16: TV info, stats, scouting Huskies, keys to game, comparisons and notes.

One and done: NC State's Will Wade leaving after single season to return to LSU NC State men’s basketball coach Will Wade previously coached at LSU for five seasons.

It would almost be funny if #NCSU were to hire Hubert Davis (just fired from #UNC) to replace this cocky Bobby-Knight-Wannabe asshole.

The hell.... It WOULD be funny! Especially if Davis were successful with the #Wolfpack.

#NCAA #MBB #Sportsball

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Donovan would give UNC elite, Hall of Fame coach with proven record - North Carolina is swinging for the fences to secure an elite replacement for Hubert Davis, and one of those targets who fits that description is Billy Donovan. Like Dean Smith and Roy Williams, Donovan is in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He built an SEC power at Florida and then spent the last decade proving he can navigate the egos and analytics of the NBA.

#UNC has a history of Hall of Fame coaches, and Billy Donovan would bring that distinction, elite coaching and a proven record to Carolina. More on how he might fit in Chapel Hill and why he might be tempted to leave the Chicago Bulls.

Should I watch basketball tonight? Haven't watched any since #UNC lost. #GoHeels #GDTBATH