No. 6 UNC Baseball Falls In Game One At Clemson, 9-5

UNC Baseball dropped their series opener on the road against Clemson 9-5 on Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The No. 6 Tar Heels found themselves in a tight, tied contest until the Tigers blew the game open in the middle innings. Eight runs across from the fifth through seventh put the game out of reach despite a late push from the Diamond Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Local businesses prepare to welcome Banana Ball fans

The Savannah Bananas are set to take over Kenan Stadium, bringing a sold-out event they describe as “the greatest show in sports.” The Bananas face off against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball, a combination of baseball and choreographed performances. The arrival of the Bananas marks one of the largest ticketed events in Chapel Hill’s history. (Daily Tar Heel)

Tar Heel Guard Jaydon Young Returning for Senior Season

North Carolina guard Jaydon Young will remain with the Tar Heels in 2026-27. He was previously expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Young arrived at UNC last season after two seasons at Virginia Tech. He appeared in 31 games with the Tar Heels, averaging 7.2 minutes per game. During that time, he scored 1.8 points per game as a junior. (On3.com)

RJ Davis Named to 2025-26 All NBA G League Rookie Team

South Bay Lakers guard and former UNC All-American R.J. Davis has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA G League Rookie Team. He is the ninth player in franchise history to be named to the all-rookie team. Davis appeared in 13 Tip-Off Tournament games (10 starts) for South Bay, averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 31 minutes. (South Bay Lakers)

Tar Heel Football Odds & Ends

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp made a point of getting to know Billy Edwards as soon as the former Maryland and Wisconsin quarterback arrived in Chapel Hill. Edwards, who is 6-foot-3 and 228 pounds, started the opener last season at Wisconsin but suffered a PCL injury, sidelining him until week four. "Billy's a great guy, a great player," Shipp said. (TarHeel247)

Michael Malone's Father, Brendan Malone, On His Son's Coaching Journey

"Michael Malone took the (Secret Service) exams and passed. But before this, he’d written letters to a lot of head coaches for jobs, and the first coach who answered was Dean Smith, who didn’t offer him anything. Well, Michael was two weeks away from going to the barracks when Pete Gillen, coach at Providence College, called." (Article from 2020) (NBA.com)

Art’s Angle: Extended Family

Long before his daughter Bridget joined the Tar Heels volleyball team – and was the reason he spent so much time watching her practice the last three months – new UNC Men's Basketball head coach Michael Malone has another generational connection through his father: the late Brendan Malone. Brendan was a great basketball coach in his own right. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Jesse Holley On Michael Malone, UNC Basketball Staff Continuity

New UNC basketball coach Michael Malone intends to keep Pat Sullivan and Sean May on his staff. Former UNC guard and 2005 National Champion Jesse Holley weighs in on the Malone hire, his coaching staff choices, and if it will turn out to be the right move for Carolina. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Visits Clemson For Weekend Series

UNC Baseball heads down I-85 for their third ACC road series of the season where they will face off with Clemson this weekend. It will be the first time since 2023 that the two teams have squared off in the regular season, splitting their last two meetings in the ACC Tournament in '23 and '25. The home team has won the last 12 non-neutral site games. (GoHeels.com)

What Michael Malone brings to UNC basketball offense, defense with coaching philosophy

Michael Malone said he shared a moment with Tyler Hansbrough, whose No. 50 jersey is retired and hanging from the Smith Center rafters. Hansbrough grabbed Malone by the arm and said, "I know we’re gonna play hard and we’re gonna be tough." Playing hard and playing with toughness are at the top of Malone’s list of requirements for his Tar Heels. (MSN.com)

UNC alum works behind the scenes for Savannah Bananas baseball team

A mix of skills Kelly Yang learned at UNC help her play a key behind-the-scenes role for one of the most entertaining, innovative shows in sports. Last year, Yang left her career working in talent acquisition for large corporations to join the Savannah Bananas, the sensational dancing baseball team that brings their world tour to Kenan Stadium April 11-12. (UNC.edu)

No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse Hosts No. 12 Stanford Friday For Big ACC Matchup

No. 2 North Carolina Women's Lacrosse is hosting No. 12 Stanford for a big ACC matchup on Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at Dorrance field. The Tar Heels currently sit at the top of the ACC standings with Stanford in second. The programs have only met three times prior with UNC winning all three. The Tar Heels' game with the Cardinal airs on ESPNU. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson, Scott Williams on Malone Hire, Transfer Targets, and More

Former UNC forward and NBA Champion Scott Williams joins fellow Tar Heel John Henson to discuss the hiring of Michael Malone, insights on Malone’s staff hires, transfer portal targets, and Michael Jordan's level of involvement with Carolina Basketball. (View Video)

Malone doesn’t want to 'Be Like Mike,' preferring 'Michael'

If a UNC Basketball player wanted to "Be Like Mike," Tar Heels coach Michael Malone would undoubtedly be delighted if they played like Michael Jordan. Just don’t call him Mike. Malone has made it clear he prefers to be called "Michael." That preference drew national attention during the 2021 NBA playoffs when Malone was coach of the Denver Nuggets. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Why defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude chose to stay at UNC

UNC defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude had opportunities elsewhere this offseason, but chose to remain at UNC because of his belief in the program and the relationships he built last season. He pointed to the opportunity Carolina gave him in 2025, his connection with his teammates, and his desire to help the Tar Heels continue in the right direction. (TarHeel247)

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