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Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) reacts after losing to the VCU Rams in overtime of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Observations from North Carolina's Overtime Loss to VCU

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 19, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. looks on during a practice session.

2026 NBA March Madness Sweet 16 Mock Draft: Blazers Get Top Talent

Jeremy Brener

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Mar 26, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center.

Should Illinois Root for North Carolina or VCU in the NCAA Tournament?

Jack Ankony

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during a press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina Must Avoid Early-Game Woes in NCAA Tournament

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 19, 2026

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Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during a press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

VCU Presents Challenges for North Carolina, Per Hubert Davis

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 19, 2026

Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; ETSU Buccaneers guard Brian Taylor (11) drives between North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) and guard Derek Dixon (3) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Importance of Wilson and Dixon for UNC

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 19, 2026

VCU guard Nyk Lewis celebrates after a play against North Carolina in overtime of a first-round game of the men’s NCAA tournament. The Rams rallied to beat the Tar Heels in overtime.

March Madness Day 1: North Carolina Collapses, Duke Survives and High Point Stuns

SI Staff

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates with guard Seth Trimble (7) during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Analyzing VCU Through Perspectives of UNC's Trimble and Veesaar

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC's Caleb Wilson Earns All-American, Jersey Headed to Rafters

Justin Backer

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Statistical Truth Behind UNC's Upset Alert Against VCU

Kade Nix

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) brings the ball up court against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

UNC's X-Factor Against VCU Isn't Who You Think

Kade Nix

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Mar 19, 2026

UNC is favored against VCU in the Round of 64.

VCU vs. UNC Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament 1st Round

Iain MacMillan

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Caleb Wilson Leaves Door Open on Potential Return to UNC

Kade Nix

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Mar 19, 2026

Former Hofstra star Speedy Claxton has guided the Pride to an NCAA tournament appearance for the first time in his tenure.

Eight College Basketball Legends Now Coaching in the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Mike McDaniel

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates with guard Seth Trimble (7) during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

UNC Projected Starting Lineup and Rotation for NCAA Tournament

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) reacts after a Tar Heel score against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in UNC History

Justin Backer

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts to his three point score in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

First Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft Brings Hope for Grizzlies

Adel Burton

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) on defense against Clemson Tigers guard Ace Buckner (21) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Three VCU Players North Carolina Must Keep Tabs On

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis directs his team during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis Lays Out Unique Tournament Strategy for UNC

Logan Lazarczyk

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Mar 18, 2026

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