North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) and guard Seth Trimble (7) celebrate their 87-74 victory over Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson lead all scores with 24 points, center Henri Veesaar added 20 as the Tar Heels defeated Kansas for the first time since 2002.
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks over Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks over Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) dunks over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Kansas coach Bill Self stares down official Ron Groover after a call against the Jayhawks in the first half against North Carolina on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15) tries for a steal from North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) collects a loose ball and protects it from Kansas guard Kohl Rosario (7) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Kansas coach Bill Self directs his team on defense in the first half against North Carolina on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) traps Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) in the first half, forcing a turnover, on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after forcing a turnover by Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after forcing a turnover by Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and guard Darryn Peterson (22) defend North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) in the first half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket against Kansas guard Kohl Rosario (7) in the second half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives to the basket against Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15) in the second half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) reacts drawing a foul and missing the basket in the second half against Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) reacts after cutting the Kansas lead to two points early in the second half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) reverse dunks over Kansas guard Tre White (3) in the second half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina fans react after a reverse dunk by center Henri Veesaar (13) in the second half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) reacts after sinking a three-point basket to give the Tar Heels a 73-57 lead in the second half on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense in the second half against Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis and guard Seth Trimble (7) call in the team for a huddle during a time-out in the second half against Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) soars to the rim for a dunk, scoring his 24th point and sealing the Tar Heels’ 87-74 victory over Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) reacts after scoring his 24th point, sealing the Tar Heels’ 87-74 victory over Kansas with a dunk, on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) and guard Seth Trimble (7) celebrate their 87-74 victory over Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) and guard Seth Trimble (7) celebrate their 87-74 victory over Kansas on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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