2023-24 Basketball Season

Heel Tough Blog: RJ Davis Wins Jerry West Award

Apr 61 min read

Heel Tough Blog: RJ Davis Wins Jerry West Award

For the first time in program history, a Tar Heel has taken home the Jerry West Award. Senior guard RJ Davis was rewarded with the award...

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Heel Tough Blog: Ian Jackson Shines in McDonald's All-American Game

Joshua Marlow

Apr 32 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Ian Jackson Shines in McDonald's All-American Game

The 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game took place last night, with the West topping the East, 88-86. Carolina was well represented in this...

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Heel Tough Blog: Davis a Finalist for the Wooden Award, Named to All-American Team

Joshua Marlow

Apr 21 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Davis a Finalist for the Wooden Award, Named to All-American Team

It’s been over a week since the Tar Heels season came to an end, but the awards and the nominations continue to roll in for R.J. Davis...

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Heel Tough Blog: Alabama Recap (NCAA Tournament Sweet 16)

Joshua Marlow

Mar 294 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Alabama Recap (NCAA Tournament Sweet 16)

So last night wasn’t a bad dream or a nightmare huh? This is the part of the job that stinks sometimes. Carolina arrived in Los Angeles,...

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Heel Tough Blog: Alabama Preview (NCAA Tournament Sweet 16)

Joshua Marlow

Mar 284 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Alabama Preview (NCAA Tournament Sweet 16)

Later tonight, the Tar Heels return to action in the NCAA Tournament, as they play Alabama in the Sweet 16. Carolina advanced to their...

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Heel Tough Blog: Michigan State Recap (NCAA Tournament Second Round)

Joshua Marlow

Mar 234 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Michigan State Recap (NCAA Tournament Second Round)

Once you get into the second round of the NCAA Tournament, you know you’re going to get tested, and that’s exactly what happened to...

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Heel Tough Blog: Michigan State Preview (NCAA Tournament Second Round)

Joshua Marlow

Mar 234 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Michigan State Preview (NCAA Tournament Second Round)

After dispatching Wagner on Thursday afternoon, the competition gets tougher, with Carolina seeking a berth in the Sweet 16, for the...

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Heel Tough Blog: Wagner Recap (NCAA Tournament First Round)

Joshua Marlow

Mar 213 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Wagner Recap (NCAA Tournament First Round)

Today was the start of what Carolina is hoping will be a long NCAA Tournament run, and they started it with a blowout win over Wagner...

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Heel Tough Blog: Wagner Preview (NCAA Tournament First Round)

Joshua Marlow

Mar 215 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Wagner Preview (NCAA Tournament First Round)

During Sunday night’s selection show, Carolina learned that they were a #1 seed for the year’s NCAA Tournament, but it was unknown their...

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Anthony Pagnotta

Mar 2014 min read

Heel Tough Blog: West Region Breakdown

Thursday, the Tar Heels begin their 2024 NCAA Tournament as they look to send Armando Bacot and RJ Davis out with a title after they got...

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Heel Tough Blog: Armando Bacot Earns All-American Honors

Joshua Marlow

Mar 201 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Armando Bacot Earns All-American Honors

Earlier today, R.J. Davis earned USBWA First Team Al-American honors, but he wasn’t the only Tay Heel to earn honors, as Armando Bacot...

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Heel Tough Blog: RJ Davis Named a Consensus All-American

Anthony Pagnotta

Mar 201 min read

Heel Tough Blog: RJ Davis Named a Consensus All-American

For the 28th time in program history, the Tar Heels have a player that has earned first team consensus All-American honors. The National...

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Heel Tough Blog: RJ Davis Lands Second First Team All-American Honors

Anthony Pagnotta

Mar 191 min read

Heel Tough Blog: RJ Davis Lands Second First Team All-American Honors

The offseason accolades have been rolling in for RJ Davis and he added what may have been his best one yet. The Associated Press...

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Heel Tough Blog: Heels Earn #1 Seed for Record 18th Time

Joshua Marlow

Mar 171 min read

Heel Tough Blog: Heels Earn #1 Seed for Record 18th Time

After failing to make the 20233 NCAA Tournament last season, Carolina is returning in a big way, earning a #1 seed, for the 2024 NCAA...

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Heel Tough Blog: 2024 Selection Sunday Projections

Anthony Pagnotta

Mar 173 min read

Heel Tough Blog: 2024 Selection Sunday Projections

Saturday night’s loss in the ACC Tournament Final to NC State may have been a difficult one to swallow, but the Tar Heels are now turning...

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Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Final - NC State Recap

Joshua Marlow

Mar 174 min read

Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Final - NC State Recap

Last night, Carolina was denied their 19th ACC Tournament title, at the hands of their rival, the NC State Wolfpack, who completed a run...

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Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Final - NC State Preview

Joshua Marlow

Mar 164 min read

Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Final - NC State Preview

For the first time in six years, the Tar Heels will play for a conference tournament championship, when they meet rival NC State later on...

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Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Semifinals- Pittsburgh Recap

Anthony Pagnotta

Mar 153 min read

Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Semifinals- Pittsburgh Recap

The Tar Heels continued their push for their first ACC Tournament title since 2016 on Friday night when they faced the Pittsburgh...

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Heel Tough Blog: R.J. and Hubert Land on Semifinalist Lists for Prestigious Awards

Anthony Pagnotta

Mar 152 min read

Heel Tough Blog: R.J. and Hubert Land on Semifinalist Lists for Prestigious Awards

This week has been one filled with accolades for Tar Heel players as well as their head coach and that continued on Friday with two of...

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Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Semifinals - Pittsburgh Preview

Joshua Marlow

Mar 153 min read

Heel Tough Blog: ACC Tournament Semifinals - Pittsburgh Preview

It’s a quick turnaround for Carolina Basketball, after advancing to the semifinals of the ACC Tournament, Carolina will meet Pittsburgh,...

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