Odd happenings on UNC’s campus in 2025

Tyler Hansbrough, a star UNC basketball player from 2005 to 2009, made a surprising resurgence in UNC culture this year. Hansbrough co-taught a sports communication course in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. If becoming a visiting professor wasn't surprising enough, the former Tar Heel competed in “The Dancing Tar Heels.” (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Basketball players want say in Smith Center debate

The Smith Center is aging and officials are discussing replacing it. While they were considering keeping the original building and renovating, the momentum seemed to be building toward moving the basketball team off campus. Apparently, this momentum was so strong that it came as a surprise to the former players and coaches of the Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Blog)

Ryan Gerard Flew Across 2 Oceans and 2 Seas. The Payoff was a Masters Invitation.

Ryan Gerard left his home in Florida on December 13 for a trip he never imagined taking this year. He returned home nine days and some 20,000 miles later after stops that included Italy on his way to a small island off the coast of Africa, and an eight-hour layover in Paris on the way back. Oh, and along the way he picked up an invitation to the Masters. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac's Importance, Bobby Petrino, Football Transfer Portal

UNC Basketball's ACC title hopes hinge on Luka Bogavac’s next step. Can he become a consistent difference-maker in ACC play? Plus, Isaac Schade discusses Seth Trimble’s race to 1,000 career points, what Bobby Petrino could bring as offensive coordinator, and the impact of QB Bryce Baker entering the transfer portal. (View Video)

LB Tomon Fox Waived By New York Giants

The New York Giants waived linebacker Tomon Fox from their 53-player roster Tuesday. The team signed Fox to the active roster on Monday ahead of the game against the Patriots. He played eight defensive snaps and 16 on special teams with one tackle. Fox has appeared in five games and made one start this season, his fourth season with the Giants. (NBC Sports)

How UNC's backcourt performed during the nonconference schedule

While the frontcourt duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar has drawn much of the attention for UNC Basketball's hot start, the backcourt has been instrumental, too. The guards have done an excellent job of finding their bigs in the paint while also making plays on the perimeter Here is a look at how the Tar Heels' backcourt has performed so far. (USA Today)

UNC Women's Basketball likely needs big road wins to be NCAA tournament hosts

UNC Women's Basketball heads into the new year in position to host first- and second-round games in the NCAA tournament, but still with a lot of work ahead. While ESPN’s Charlie Creme’s latest projection has the No. 16 Tar Heels (11–3, 0–1 ACC) as a No. 4 seed, which would mean hosting, their NET ranking of 20 would translate to a low No. 5 seed. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Photos: Michael Jordan's time before, during and after UNC basketball

Nov 1, 1980; Wilmington; Michael Jordan with his parents on Nov. 1, 1980, the day he announced his decision to play basketball at the University of North Carolina. Feb, 10, 2007, Chapel Hill; Tar Heels former guard Michael Jordan and former coach Dean Smith are honored at halftime of the UNC-Wake Forest game at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (Fayetteville Observer)

Top Stories of 2025: Bill Belichick’s Debut Season with UNC Football Backfires

Allegations of fake news. Secret trips to Saudi Arabia. Morning Ludacris concerts. These were just some of the sensational headlines floating over Kenan Stadium this past season. And if you’ve noticed, none are about football. Welcome to Chapel Bill, Year 1. The offseason was as dramatic – perhaps even more so – than North Carolina’s actual games. (Chapelboro.com)

Nuggets forward Cam Johnson out 4 to 6 weeks with knee injury

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will be reevaluated in four to six weeks after suffering a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee. An MRI revealed no structural damage or major injury after Johnson went down in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Johnson was able to limp to the bench but did not return to the game. (ESPN)

Top Stories of 2025: Changes at the UNC Athletic Department

On July 1, UNC Athletics Directory Bubba Cunningham announced he will be transitioning to a new role with the university in the summer of 2026, one which will see him work closely with UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts. At the same time, the school announced the hiring of Steve Newmark to essentially serve as Cunningham’s athletic director-in-waiting. (Chapelboro.com)

Surplus Sid's has closed in Carrboro. What's next for its owner, Barry Keith.

Barry Keith may be the "Emperor of Carrboro" - but to the people who know him, he's just "Sid." Keith, 70, hung up the keys this summer to Surplus Sid's in Carrboro after nearly 40 years of peddling mostly odds but also ends to locals, celebrities, and scores of UNC students seeking Halloween costumes, theater props, clothes, and household goods. (MSN.com)

UNC Basketball Better Positioned for ACC Slate

If you let UNC Basketball's recent performance dictate your disposition, odds are this holiday season has been far more pleasant than years past. After closing out non-conference play in dominant fashion, the Tar Heels find themselves in the midst of an eight-day break between games before opening ACC play against Florida State on Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez plans return to Tar Heels in 2026

Quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to remain at UNC for another season in 2026. Last season, Lopez completed 65% of his passes for 1,747 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions while leading an offense that ranked 119th nationally in scoring and averaged 19 points per game. The Tar Heels scored more than 27 in a game once last season. (MSN.com)

UNC Basketball's resume following non-conference play

The NET ranks UNC Men's Basketball at No. 15. The Tar Heels are 4-0 with Seth Trimble in the lineup, with a home win over NET No. 16 Kansas, a neutral-site win over No. 43 Ohio State, and victories over Central Arkansas and East Carolina by a combined 88 points. North Carolina’s remaining schedule includes eight games against Quad 1 opponents. (USA Today)

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