UNC Working to Reschedule RJ Davis' Jersey Ceremony
After
R.J. Davis' jersey celebration was canceled Monday due to severe weather that affected travel plans, North Carolina is exploring options to reschedule the ceremony, a school spokesperson said Wednesday. The spokesperson said nothing is official as the program works through its options. With two home games remaining, only one appears viable. (
TarHeel247)
Tar Heels Playing With Fire At Free Throw Line
When asked what the Tar Heels can do to close out games better,
Henri Veesaar laughed and said, "Make some free throws. That would help." The Tar Heels shot 7-for-13 from the line in Monday’s second half, and finished the game 9-of-19, their worst outing of the season. It’s no secret, free-throw shooting has been a persistent problem for the Tar Heels. (
Inside Carolina)
New arena $20 million less, but Bubba Cunningham says emotional factors complicate decision
If the decision to renovate the Smith Center or build a new arena for UNC's basketball teams were purely financial, it would be easy. Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham, in the first episode of the weekly “Arena Discussion” podcast, said it would cost $20 million less to build a new arena, but the emotional component makes the decision more challenging. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble’s New Mindset
UNC Basketball has surged as
Seth Trimble’s aggressive play sparks postseason hopes. Can Trimble’s transformation carry UNC past rivals and into the ACC elite with
Caleb Wilson sidelined? Isaac Schade discusses Trimble’s statistical jump and impact on both ends of the basketball court.
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Wed Feb 25
Henri Veesaar Among College Basketball's Top Transfer Portal Additions
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Henri Veesaar, UNC: Stats: (26 games) 16.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, 61.4% FG, 43.1% 3P. Even with
Caleb Wilson still out, the look of the UNC team with
Henri Veesaar and without him is drastically different. The 7-foot-0 transfer from Arizona is among the top two players for UNC in points, rebounds, and blocks. (
On3.com)
UNC Baseball Wins 9-1, But Coach Scott Forbes Emphasizes Standard Over Score
UNC Baseball notched its seventh win of the season on Tuesday with a 9-1 victory over NC A&T at Boshamer Stadium. Carolina improved to 7-1-1. Here are some takeaways from the Tar Heels' performance:
Owen Hull had a 3-for-5, 4-RBI night and credited a mindset reset: "I was trying to do a little bit too much...we kind of slowed things down." (
TarHeel247)
Coby White’s Hornets debut; transitions for Black, Love, Barnes; big games for Ryan, Ingram
Coby White finally made his Charlotte Hornets debut. Leaky Black’s contract was converted to a two-way deal. Portland sent
Caleb Love to the G League.
Cole Anthony remains in limbo as Harrison Barnes settles into a reserve role. Cormac Ryan scored a career-high 36 points in the G League while Harrison Ingram earned Player of the Week honors. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
New ‘Arena Discussion’ addresses evolution of Smith Center, UNC Basketball success
A special edition of the "Carolina Insider" podcast addresses the evolution of Carolina Basketball and discussions regarding the Dean E. Smith Center. "The Arena Discussion" podcast includes guests discussing the future home of Tar Heel basketball. Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham join for the first episode. (
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Takeaways from UNC Basketball’s top-25 win over Louisville
Seth Trimble had a career night for the Tar Heels, scoring a career-high 30 points on 11-for-16 shooting, including 6-for-8 in the second half. He also posted four rebounds, four assists, and a steal. UNC’s defense held one of the best offenses in the country under 40% shooting. Louisville shot just 39% and made only 34% of its shots in the second half. (
USA Today)
Video: Chloe Humphrey Receives 2025 Honda Award
UNC's Chloe Humphrey receives the 2025 Honda Award for Women's Lacrosse at halftime of the Men's Basketball game vs. Louisville. Humphrey's 90 goals set an NCAA freshman record and powered the Tar Heels to their fourth National Championship. A first-team All-American, Humphrey also earned NCAA Tournament MOP honors.
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Black belt Owen Hull, who brings speed, ‘killer instinct,’ leads UNC Baseball's rout over NC A&T
Owen Hull continues a tradition of speedy Tar Heel center fielders, and brings an extra edge. The hits had been slow to come for the George Mason transfer, but he stacked them in the No. 8 Tar Heels’ 9-1 victory Tuesday over N.C. A&T (
Highlights). Hull topped his hit and RBI totals from the first eight games, going 3-for-5 with a double and four RBI. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
No. 16 UNC Women's Golf Wins Chevron Collegiate In Houston
Sophomore Helen Yeung and senior Megan Streicher finished second and fourth, respectively, to lead No. 16 North Carolina to the team title Tuesday in the Chevron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston. The win is the Tar Heels' second in three tournaments and eighth under coach Aimee Neff. It's UNC Women's Golf's second title ever in Texas. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Men's Basketball Very Aware they Must Fix Free Throw Issues
The final score was UNC 77, Louisville 74. The tally at the charity stripe for the Tar Heels was 19 free throw attempts with just 9 conversions. Carolina led by 16 with 13:38 remaining, but couldn't close out the Cards because the Tar Heels were just 7-for-15 from the line to end the game. "Make some free throws,"
Henri Veesaar said. "That will help." (
TarHeel247)
No. 3 UNC Women’s Tennis Downs NC Central, 7-0
No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis hosted NC Central on Tuesday and picked up their fourth-straight sweep as they topped the Eagles, 7-0. In singles, No. 70 Anna Frey led the way with a straight-set win to give the Tar Heels their first singles win of the day. Mary Grace Rennard and Maddy Zampardo followed with two more wins to clinch the match for Carolina. (
GoHeels.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: Endearing
Entering the 2025-26 season,
Seth Trimble already had endeared himself to UNC Basketball fans. Even as the NCAA was setting records for college transfers, Trimble became a modern rarity — a four-year player for the Tar Heels. Only two other seniors in the ACC are on track to graduate from the same school they chose as high school recruits. (
Chapelboro.com)