Three takeaways from UNC’s win over Georgia Tech

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Three takeaways from UNC’s win over Georgia Tech

Grant Chachere, Tar Heels Wire · Tar Heels Wire

Sun, Feb 1, 2026 ·

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The Big Three Stand Out

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 31: Caleb Wilson #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels attempts a shot against Cole Kirouac #8 and Kam Craft #12 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at Hank McCamish Pavilion on January 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Caleb Wilson delivered another standout performance in his second hometown visit, finishing with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field and 1-for-3 from 3-point range, along with four assists, four rebounds, a block and a steal. It marked his third straight game with at least 20 points and his sixth in the last eight

Junior center Henri Veesaar and senior guard Seth Trimble also posted big games. Veesaar recorded another double-double, his 11th of the season, and remained tied with Wilson for the ACC lead in that category. He scored 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting with 12 rebounds and four blocks, while Trimble added 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting..

Bogavac and Stevenson Step Up Again

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 31: Jarin Stevenson #15 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dives for a loose ball against Baye Ndongo #11 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at Hank McCamish Pavilion on January 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Luka Bogavac scored 16 points off the bench, shooting six-for-10 from the field and 3-for-7 from beyond the arc. He continues his strong stretch from his last four outings. Forward Jarin Stevenson added seven points, six rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes off the bench.

Free Throws

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Henri Veesaar #13 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots a free throw before their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Maples Pavilion on January 14, 2026 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Tar Heels also shot an impressive 11-of-12 (91.6%) from the free-throw line, easily their best free-throw shooting game of the season. Veesaar and Wilson went to the line a combined six times, each making all three of his attempts.

In their last two games, the Tar Heels have made 26 of 34 free throws, a solid 76.4% from the line. They came in shooting 67.6%, one of the worst marks in the country.

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