Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster Reconstruction Underway

The NCAA Transfer Portal has already seen many Tar Heels enter their names, and the new staff and GM Jim Tanner are searching for impact players for next season. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell try to make sense of what has been an absolute whirlwind of an offseason thus far. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Cormac Ryan finishes season with flourish, Coby White faces nemesis

Cormac Ryan finished his season with a flourish as Coby White heads to the Play-In Tournament for the fourth straight season, and Cameron Johnson and Harrison Barnes prepare for the playoffs. In 11 games since joining the Milwaukee Bucks, Ryan averaged 14.3 points, shooting 52% from the floor, 46% from 3-point range and 92% from the line. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: Michael Malone Hired, UNC and the Transfer Portal, Maximo Adams still a Tar Heel

What a week! Michael Malone was hired as UNC’s new Men’s Basketball coach, the transfer portal is in overdrive, Maximo Adams is still a Tar Heel, Bill Belichick went Bananas, Women’s Basketball landed three commitments, there was a Softball no-hitter, a new Baseball commitment, and more in this week's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Juke Harris the move for UNC Basketball? Neo Avdalas?

Michael Malone and his staff met with Juke Harris on Sunday. Can he lure the Demon Deacon away from what seemed like a sure-fire commitment to Michigan Who else could UNC land? Terrence Brown from Utah visits Monday. Neo Avdalas from Virginia Tech? Jalen Haralson from Notre Dame? (View Video)

Michael Malone means a fresh start for Jaydon Young

Michael Malone was named UNC's new men's basketball coach last Tuesday. Since then, it has been all about constructing a roster for the 2026-27 season. The first player to say he wants to be a part of it is Jaydon Young. The 6-foot-4 junior from Goldsboro made it official Friday, announcing he will remain at UNC for his second season with the Tar Heels. (TarHeel247)

Nets rookie Drake Powell reflects on 2025-26 NBA season

"This is a different game than college, for sure. As far as the physicality, the amount of games. I think my aggression grew over time. Obviously, given more games that I was on the floor, more film that I watched, just listening to the feedback from my coaches, simplifying everything and trusting my instincts." Powell said regarding his NBA rookie season. (USA Today)

No. 6 Diamond Heels hammer Clemson, 12-5, behind Owen Hull’s five hits, five RBI

For the second consecutive weekend, No. 6 North Carolina Baseball showed its resiliency by winning an ACC series after losing the opener. This time it came in convincing fashion, as the Tar Heels poured on the offense in a 12-5 victory over Clemson Sunday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, led by a monster game from center fielder Owen Hull. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Concludes Regular Season With Sweep Of FSU

No. 5 North Carolina Women's Tennis competed at Florida State in the regular-season finale Sunday afternoon. The Tar Heels swept the Seminoles earning their 11th ACC win this season. No. 11 Oby Kajuru raced to a straight-set win over no. 98 Eva Shaw. Maddy Zampardo clinched the match for UNC after downing her Seminole opponent in straight sets. (GoHeels.com)

Melkart Abou Jaoude Takes Nothing for Granted, it's the Work that Counts

In the modern era of transfer portal, NIL, and poaching, it was a bit of a surprise that Melkart Abou Jaoude remained at UNC for his final season of college football. The 260-pound defensive terror off the edge probably could have gone anywhere; certainly programs with pedigrees for winning at a level higher than what has been the norm at UNC. (TarHeel247)

Savannah Bananas put Bill Belichick to work during Chapel Hill stop

On Saturday, Bill Belichick took a break from spring practice at UNC to try his hand at coaching first base for the Savannah Bananas, who took on the Texas Tailgaters in the first of a two-game series at Kenan Stadium. The eternally grumpy Belichick was in great spirits, doffing his cap to the crowd while sporting a cut-off hoodie with a Bananas logo. (Yahoo! Sports)

Seattle Catching Prospect Luke Stevenson Doesn’t Mind the Cal Raleigh Comparison

Former UNC catcher Luke Stevenson was quoted this month when I wrote about how Ryan Sloan and Kade Anderson profile as Seattle Aces in the Making. My spring training conversation with the 21-year-old backstop also included what he had to say about his own skill set, which in many respects it is similar to what Cal Raleigh’s was in the minors. (FanGraphs)

Former UNC golfer Ryan Gerard flew to Africa to qualify for the Masters. It paid off

Former UNC All-American golfer Ryan Gerard is explaining how he earned an invitation to his first Masters, when out comes a sentence that sounds like a Mad Lib. “We were in Abu Dhabi at a pro-am party talking to a Bahrain. He was saying a bunch of cool countries around that the DP World Tour plays at.” One of them sounded made up: Mauritius. (MSN.com)

Savannah Bananas bring excitement to Chapel Hill, small businesses look for a boost

Banana Ball is coming to the Triangle. The Savannah Bananas, the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball, take on the Texas Tailgaters at a sold-out Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill this weekend and businesses are getting ready. Franklin Street bleeds yellow this week to welcome the Savannah Bananas to Chapel Hill. It's part of their Banana Ball World Tour. (Spectrum News)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac in Portal, Maximo Adams a Heel, Jonathan Powell to Pitt

Luka Bogavac initially indicated he wanted to return to UNC, but Saturday declared he'll enter the portal. Jonathan Powell becomes the first Tar Heel to commit elsewhere, announcing for Pitt on Saturday. Jaydon Young re-committed to Michael Malone, and Maximo Adams will remain a Tar Heel. (View Video)

Nuggets fans celebrate date of Malone’s bold move in 2016 to start Jokic as ‘Jokmas’

Nikola Jokic’s rise to stardom began with what seemed like a bold coaching move at the time by current UNC basketball coach Michael Malone. Jokic was a second-round pick and was playing behind first-round pick Jusuf Nurkic when the Denver Nuggets’ coach went against conventional NBA logic in a decision that reshaped the franchise and Jokic’s career. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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