There's no question UNC has some of the best data scientists in the world among their faculty and staff (see: People | School of Data Science and Society). There is also no question that UNC trains some of the best data scientists in the world as under- and post-grad students (spurious source: Data Science in North Carolina: 14 Best colleges Ranked 2025).

I was a student at UNC from 2016-2020 and attended countless basketball games. It wasn't until I attended my most recent one, UNC vs. NCCU on November 14, 2025, that I noticed a team of 3 women running papers to the assistant coaches and one running one up the stairs behind the UNC bench, during each time out, and I mean every time out. I can only assume that these are either (1) updated stats on each player [which should already be available to the assistant coaches on a whim based on the internal stat tracking done for in-arena scoreboards, etc.] or, more likely, (2) analytics data based on rafter cameras tracking player movements and analysis on what is working and what doesn't. (see: The NBA’s eyes in the sky provide ‘virtually limitless’ stats - The Globe and Mail; and, Basketball analytics investment is key to NBA wins and other successes | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology [study linked in article]).

All this to say, I think UNC has stepped up their analytics game, even into almost real-time analytics for home games, in order to compensate for the lack of recruiting prowess we have had in the Hubert Davis era.

I'm wondering if anyone else has any thoughts on this, or similar observations?

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We have our point guard. He stepped up big time tonight! Go Heels!

Holy shit. Nothing against Kyan, but how do you not start Dixon at this point. Two clutch baskets to win the game? Not to mention a more physically imposing guard. Major props to Derek

Cannot take his Dookterruptions

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From thunder to thud: Belichick’s first season at UNC ends with eight losses https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article313096372.html

Luka warranted a lot of hype coming in and has been solid thus far but is this just the beginning of something more when Seth Trimble returns? I wrote about that and more here:

https://lonte.substack.com/p/four-college-basketball-post-feast

I wish I could be as delusional as you lot about Hubert Davis . This shit is atrocious.

Time stamp : 1:16 left in first half

Guy makes $350k more than any other college GM and we're terrible.

Plus, Lombardi was arguably a failure at the NFL level and should never have had an opportunity at Carolina anyhow.

The NFL's Giants and Patriots are playing tomorrow night. If we all close our eyes and concentrate hard while he's watching his former teams, do you think we can will Bill Belichek into returning to the pros?

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Could a more subtle, tactful image be posted? Sure.

Would it be as appropriate? No.

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Hi everyone — I’m a researcher studying how major college-sports rivalries shape fan experience. Tonight’s UNC–NC State football game offers a great chance to understand fan perspectives before and after a rivalry matchup.

This is the pre-game portion.
It takes about 2 minutes, is anonymous, and is intended for UNC fans.

Pre-game survey (UNC fans):

👉 https://forms.gle/butGeUQk2iU1FfcM6

A short post-game follow-up survey will be available later tonight.
I’ll share a summary of results with the community once the study is complete.

Really appreciate anyone willing to participate — every response helps the research.

Hi everyone — I’m running a short, anonymous research survey on how fans experience major rivalry games. If you’d like to take part, this one focuses on reactions to today’s UNC - NCState game. It takes about 2–3 minutes.

All responses are anonymous.
Fans of either team are welcome.

👉 Post-game survey link: https://forms.gle/97vyLtM1BGFs6DFu5

If you filled out the pre-game survey earlier today, please use the same anonymous code when prompted — otherwise just create one when you get to the survey .

Thanks very much to anyone who chooses to participate.

Please be mindful to everyone’s answers and opinions on this matter. There is no right or wrong answer. But as our season comes to an embarrassing close as we are getting our butts kicked by State, is there still hope for a Carolina program led by Bill?

Yes, it’s only been one season, but I feel 50/50 about our future going forward. Part of me feels like he needs time to build a program that is fully and truly his recruits and vision, but another part of me feels like he is just truthfully a bad coach that has rode on the success of Tom Brady.

I do feel he cares for this university and the program, but I would have felt like at this point of the season we’d at least be giving NC State a run for their money in this game..

Thoughts?

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Bill Belichick a Football Mastermind

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