Why North Carolina became the NCAA Tournament's most controversial team
North Carolina was among the "last four" into the NCAA Tournament despite going 1-12 vs. the top competition on their schedule.
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North Carolina basketball makes NCAA Tournament field as last team in: Social media reacts
North Carolina surprisingly made the 2025 NCAA Tournament field as the last team in, leading to a heated reaction on social media:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why Indiana basketball missed NCAA Tournament in favor of North Carolina
The selection committee was chaired by North Carolina's athletic director, who recused himself from discussion. Here's the explanation for the Hoosiers missing out.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NCAA tournament 2025: Selection committee chaired by North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham explains how UNC made the field
North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected that the Tar Heels would miss the cut.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
North Carolina's surprise NCAA tournament berth stunned fans
The North Carolina Tarheels are going dancing, and fans are stunned.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament? Not after another wasted opportunity
North Carolina had a prime chance to strengthen its case for March Madness. Instead the Tar Heels crumbled again and should miss the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How Memphis helped North Carolina (controversially) slip into the 2025 NCAA Tournament over WVU, Indiana
The Tar Heels will play in the First Four, despite their poor Quad 1 recordCBS Sports - 2d -
March Madness: North Carolina has 'felt the hate' since controversial inclusion in 2025 NCAA Tournament
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Why did North Carolina make March Madness? NCAA selection committee vice chair Keith Gill explains
How did UNC make NCAA Tournament? NCAA Men's Basketball Vice Chair Keith Gill explains Tar Heels' inclusion in tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
North Carolina game-tying free throw vs. Duke waved off in final seconds after premature lane violation
North Carolina was heartbreakingly close to securing an NCAA Tournament berthCBS Sports - 3d -
UNC basketball odds to make NCAA Tournament according to FanDuel
The North Carolina Tar Heels are a borderline NCAA Tournament team. FanDuel odds have UNC on the outside looking in, trailing Indiana and Xavier.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina in action, Mountain West trio fight for NCAA Tournament lives
A look at the bubble teams in action during Thursday's conference tournaments, including a double-bubble gameCBS Sports - 5d -
Bracketology: Why North Carolina didn't deserve lifeline from selection committee with NCAA Tournament bid
There's little to suggest the Tar Heels deserved to hear their name called on Selection SundayCBS Sports - 1d -
Women's NCAA Tournament: The players, teams that pose the biggest threats to South Carolina's title defense
South Carolina will try to add to its trophy case when the NCAA women's basketball tournament begins this week.NBC News - 1d -
SEC shatters record for most men's NCAA Tournament teams from one conference
The SEC has broken the men's NCAA Tournament record for most teams from a single conference with 14. Here's more on the record:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NCAA Tournament's First Four tips off; Dodgers start season with win; Joe Burrow gets Bengals to spend big
Could North Carolina or San Diego State be the next First Four team to make a run?CBS Sports - 14h -
Why did UNC basketball make the NCAA Tournament, First Four of March Madness?
UNC basketball was the last team in the 2025 NCAA Tournament field. After the Selection Show, a member of the selection committee explained why.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis earns $100,000 bonus for NCAA Tournament appearance
The Tar Heels snagged the last at-large bid into the 2025 NCAA Tournament field and triggered bonus in Hubert Davis' contractCBS Sports - 1d -
The Rise of the SEC: How a league known for the gridiron became became kings of college basketball
The SEC was the best conference in basketball all season, landing a record 14 teams in the 68-team NCAA TournamentABC News - 14h -
Oregon State WBB To Play North Carolina In NCAA Tournament
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!MORE: Beavers Land 2026 WR Cynai Thomas | Scrimmage Nuggets: Defense Wins | Day 6 Interviews | Recruiting Notebook: New Futurecast, QB Visit & MORE ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Here's why South Carolina women’s basketball can, or can't, repeat as national champions
It’s South Carolina vs Tennessee Tech in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction, pick for the 2025 NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Oregon State WBB Previews NCAA Tournament vs North Carolina MORE
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!Hear from Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck and guards Kennedie Shuler and Tiara Bolden following the NCAA Tournament Selection Show that placed ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
These are March Madness bracketology's 9 most polarizing teams
On Selection Sunday, these teams could be the hardest to select and seed based on the metrics used for March Madness and the men's NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Early Sunday morning NCAA Tournament odds not favorable for UNC basketball
The North Carolina Tar Heels need to hope for a bracketology miracle to make the NCAA Tournament. Just look at Bart Torvik's Sunday TourneyCast.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why was Kentucky basketball freshman Trent Noah missing from NCAA Tournament watch party?
Kentucky basketball freshman forward Trent Noah wasn't in attendance for the team's NCAA Tournament watch party Sunday. Why was Noah absent from it?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Croskey's 30 lead No. 2 South Carolina State over No. 6 North Carolina Central in MEAC semi, 88-67
The No. 2 South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the No. 6 North Carolina Central Eagles 88-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament semifinalsABC News - 3d -
College basketball bubble watch, bracketology: Which teams will be sweating it on Selection Sunday?
Did North Carolina and Texas do enough in their conference tournaments?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Michigan State women's basketball draws Harvard in NCAA tournament
Spartans open against No. 10 seed Harvard in North Carolina.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina
Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Bracketology: North Carolina, Oklahoma among teams with work to do entering conference tournaments
A look at teams whose at-large status remains up in the air in the final week before Selection SundayCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
March Madness brackets set, but not without controversy
The NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments get underway this week, but there are some questions about a few of the teams that made the Big Dance. BJ Taylor, basketball analyst for CBS Sports ...CBS News - 1d -
Plotnikov's 23 help Hofstra beat North Carolina A&T 77-55 in Coastal Athletic Association Tournament
Led by German Plotnikov's 23 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies 77-55 in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament on FridayABC News - Mar. 7 -
Most likely upsets in women's March Madness? Bracket predictions for surprise teams
The women's NCAA Tournament is here. Here's a prediction at which teams could surprise the field with first-round March Madness upsets:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
ACC Tournament - Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 6d -
Why Texas basketball left Nashville as an NCAA tourney team | Golden
The Longhorns will find out Sunday if they did enough to merit entry into the NCAA basketball tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - 4d -
North Carolina vs. SDSU where to watch: TruTV channel, time, stream for First Four game in 2025 March Madness
The Tar Heels and Aztecs get their NCAA Tournament runs started in the First FourCBS Sports - 1h -
Duke vs. North Carolina odds, prediction: 2025 ACC Tournament semifinal picks, best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils in the ACC Tournament semifinals on Friday nightCBS Sports - 4d -
Women's March Madness 2025: South Carolina's Dawn Staley, USC's Lindsay Gottlieb criticize selection committee
Not every NCAA Tournament team was happy with the bracket revealCBS Sports - 1d -
Selection Sunday 2025: 5 toughest decisions facing NCAA tournament selection committee
Is Auburn still the No. 1 overall seed? Is North Carolina in or out? Here are the key questions facing the committee before the NCAA selection show on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 3d
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