Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Practice Scoops and Standouts with 2009 Champ Mike Copeland
2009 National Champion
Mike Copeland joins former UNC and NBA forward
John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels’ first offseason under
Michael Malone. Copeland attended UNC Basketball’s summer camps and discusses the program’s practicing, conditioning, and newcomers who stood out during scrimmages.
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Fri Jul 10
How much Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball staff members will earn
UNC basketball coach
Michael Malone’s first coaching staff will make more than $1.7 million, according to a UNC-System database. Malone will make $7.5 million his first year. Chuck Martin will be paid $500,000.
Pat Sullivan will make $390,143. Bryan Tibaldi will be paid $365,000. Sean May will earn $344,659. And
Brandon Robinson will make $125,000. (
WRAL.com)
Sarah Fox, Trey Giddens Represent UNC At ACC Career Trek
Sarah Fox of the UNC rowing team and
Trey Giddens of the football program were selected to take part in the three-day ACC Career Trek to Charlotte, where they had the opportunity to network with professionals across a range of industries. The experience provided valuable insight and off-the-field preparation as they plan for life after graduation. (
GoHeels.com)
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson determined to be great
Caleb Wilson is known for having a long memory for slights against him dating to his high school days, and falling to fourth only fueled the motivated rookie with superstar expectations. "Everybody has the right to their own opinion. I’ll have the opportunity to play against everybody." The 19-year-old has a chance to make his first NBA statement Friday. (
Andscape)
Veesaar has best game of summer; Trimble part of high-profile clash; Wilson debuts Friday
Henri Veesaar and
R.J. Davis each produced solid numbers on the opening day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, while Seth Trimble figured in a high-profile matchup. On Friday,
Caleb Wilson plays in his first basketball game in 150 days. Veesaar delivered his best outing in four games, scoring 14 points and two 3-pointers while grabbing six rebounds. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
MLB Draft Primer for Carolina Baseball
After finishing one win shy of a national title in 2026, members of UNC baseball will take the next step in their careers at this weekend’s MLB Draft. Following all-conference caliber campaigns, Owen Hull,
Jake Schaffner, Ryan Lynch,
Jason DeCaro and
Gavin Gallaher all appeared in ESPN‘s final MLB Draft rankings and MLB‘s Top 250 Draft Prospects list. (
Inside Carolina)
Previewing UNC football's upcoming roster
After a disappointing 4-8 finish in head coach
Bill Belichick’s first season, North Carolina football looked to make some changes heading into the 2026 season. North Carolina spent the offseason reshaping the program, making a significant coaching change on the offensive side while bringing in transfers to address some of the team’s biggest needs. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Pete Nance Re-Signs With Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed
Pete Nance. A 6-9, 226-pound forward/center, Nance played in 47 games with Milwaukee last season after starting on a Two-Way contract and being converted to a standard NBA contract March 23. Nance averaged career-highs in points (5.4), rebounds (2.7), and minutes (15.7) per game while shooting 52% from the field. (
Milwaukee Bucks)
UNC Track & Field Welcomes Ann Dunn As Women's Cross Country Head Coach
UNC Track & Field and Cross Country has announced the addition of Ann Dunn as head coach for women's cross country and an assistant for track & field. Dunn will coach women's distance runners as well as assisting with the men. Dunn heads to Carolina after serving as head cross country/track & field coach at The Covenant School in Charlottesville, Va. (
GoHeels.com)
Caleb Wilson Set To Write a New Chapter in Rivalry vs. Cam Boozer
Caleb Wilson has played both with and against
Cameron Boozer throughout his career, and it feels as though they are trending towards an NBA rivalry despite being in the Eastern and Western Conference, respectively. Wilson already has discussed keeping a mental note of the players drafted ahead of him in
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Boozer. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Atlanta Dream waive, then re-sign Indya Nivar
A day after the Atlanta Dream waived rookie guard
Indya Nivar, the team signed her to a developmental contract to bring her back on their roster. The former UNC Women's Basketball star, a second-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has appeared in 19 regular-season games for Atlanta, while bringing her patented tough defense off the bench. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball First Look, Maximo Adams
It's time for the
2026-27 UNC Basketball Roster Preview Series. First up:
Maximo Adams, who remained loyal to the Tar Heels despite a coaching shakeup. Does Adams' elite scoring, versatility, and West Coast pedigree give UNC an instant impact player off the bench?
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Thu Jul 9
North Carolina Football’s Five Greatest Quarterbacks
Since 2011, four Tar Heels quarterbacks have been taken in the NFL draft, two among the top 10 picks. Over that same stretch, UNC has regularly fielded one of the country’s most productive passing offenses. This kind of quarterback success has become central to how the program is viewed. Here are five signal-callers who helped reshape UNC's identity. (
USA Today)
Andy Griffith’s showbiz status endures
Few entertainers have stayed in the nation’s collective conscience like
Andy Griffith. Griffith is best known for his warm and wise television portrayals of Sheriff Andy Taylor and lawyer Ben Matlock. Griffith began his days as a Carolina student on July 19, 1944. That day he wrote a letter from his room, “3 Steele Dormitory,” to his parents in Mount Airy. (
UNC.edu)
Fresh off new Charlotte Hornets deal, Coby White gives back to local youth
One day after signing a three-year, $74 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, Goldsboro native
Coby White spent time giving back to local youth. White joined 10 children in Charlotte on Tuesday to design custom sneakers and share encouragement on and off the court. The former UNC standout aims to inspire kids across North Carolina. (
ABC 11)