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Maryland guard Jahmir Young (1) drives to the basket against Illinois guard Jayden Epps (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2022 05:59 AM EST

North Carolina forward Pete Nance reacts to the team's 103-101 loss to Alabama in four overtimes in an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2022 12:02 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2

Dec. 05, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2. ...

Virginia Tech's Sean Pedulla (3) shoots over North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) in the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va., Sunday Dec. 4 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies 12/4/2022

Dec. 04, 2022 05:38 PM EST

Virginia Tech knock off slumping No. 18 North Carolina 80-72

Jimmy Robertson Dec. 04, 2022 05:22 PM EST

Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) puts up a shot against North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Jackson-Davis leads No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 UNC, 77-65

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 11:55 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson (25) and North Carolina forward Pete Nance (32) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis , Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Indiana Hoosiers 11/30/2022

Nov. 30, 2022 09:46 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown as North Carolina State linebackers Payton Wilson (11) and Drake Thomas (32) trail during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

UNC's Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2022 11:30 AM EST

North Carolina forward Leaky Black, left, defends against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs

By Sean Highkin Nov. 27, 2022 07:13 PM EST

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Caleb Grill, Iowa State topples No. 1 North Carolina 70-65

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 08:01 PM EST

North Carolina guard Caleb Love reacts after scoring against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Iowa State Cyclones 11/25/2022

Nov. 25, 2022 06:46 PM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

North Carolina forward Pete Nance, right, shoots over Portland center Joey St. Pierre during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

No. 1 North Carolina pulls away from Portland late, 89-81

By Tim Booth Nov. 24, 2022 03:16 PM EST

The North Carolina bench celebrates after guard Caleb Love (2) made a 3-point basket against Portland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Portland Pilots 11/24/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2022 04:29 AM EST

North Carolina and Houston top men's AP Top 25, followed by Kansas, Texas. Virginia No. 5 after week marred by tragedy

Nov. 21, 2022 11:57 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — North Carolina and Houston top men's AP Top 25, followed by Kansas, Texas. Virginia No. 5 after week marred by tragedy. ...