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Tar Heel Forward James Brown Has Surgery, Out For The Season North Carolina sophomore forward James Brown is out for the rest of the season, Tar Heels' Coach...

FEBRUARY 20 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Undergoes foot surgery, OFS Brown is out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his right foot, per Michael Koh of WCHL & Chapelboro.

Impact Brown last suited up on Dec. 22 for the Tar Heels, missing the last 13 games. Now, the sophomore forward has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Prior to his season-ending foot injury, Brown played a minor role off the bench, averaging 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds across 5.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Brown (foot) is out for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, according to R.L. Bynum of The Har Heel Tribune.

Impact Brown hasn't played since Dec. 22, but even when he plays, he's been limited and hasn't had much of a role. Brown has spotted wearing a boot, so he's at least a few weeks away from being ready to return to action.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Brown (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Virginia.

Impact Brown hasn't played since Dec. 22, and that situation doesn't figure to change any time soon. Given that he holds a minimal role off the bench, his absence shouldn't impact the Tar Heels' rotation.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed questionable Brown is questionable for Wednesday's game against Notre Dame.

Impact Brown is at risk of missing Wednesday's contest, though it's unclear what's ailing him. The sophomore has been a fringe rotation piece for the Tar Heels, having appeared in nine games, averaging 5.6 minutes.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll vs. 'Noles Brown (undisclosed) is available against Florida State on Tuesday.

Impact Brown has been in and out for the Tar Heels this season, but he'll be available against the Seminoles. The sophomore forward averages just 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to feature Tuesday Brown (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's game against Florida State.

Impact Brown has appeared in nine of the Tar Heels' 13 games this season, but the big man has yet to log more than eight minutes in a single game. Even if he receives the green light to play Tuesday, he's not expected to be an option to see regular playing time.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Henri Veesaar Is Among the Best Bigs in College Basketball For starters, this is who the UNC men's basketball team as its frontcourt: Ven-Allen Lubin, Jae'Lyn Withers, Jalen Washington, James Brown a...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • SI.COM

Seth Trimble ACC Tipoff breakout room Q&A video and takeaways UNC guard Seth Trimble discussed his leadership growth, the development of key teammates like James Brown and Zayden High and the team’s ren...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is James Brown Ready for a bigger role with UNC Basketball? Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss UNC forward James Brown's added weight, how...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Film Review: James Brown James Brown is the fourth subject in as many weeks in our Film Review of members of the 2025-26 Tar Heel Basketball team.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

James Brown packs on 25 pounds of muscle, eyes bigger role in UNC frontcourt The sophomore big man has pulled off one of the biggest body transformations for a UNC player in years.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Makes brief return Saturday Brown (undisclosed) racked up no counting stats in two minutes during Saturday's 87-69 win over Hawaii.

Impact Brown, who missed the Tar Heels last game, made a brief return to the court in Saturday morning's contest at Hawai'i. He played two minutes off the bench and did not record any stats.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. American Brown (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against American, according to Tar Heel Illustrated.

Impact It's unclear why Brown will be sidelined for this contest, but he wouldn't have played a significant role in the rotation even if healthy. His next chance to play will come against Hawaii on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE