Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Premium on Rebounding

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina for another episode of Rob's Summer Series. This week the discussion turns to a second area of potential concern for UNC Basketball - rebounding. (View Video)

UNC Football players laud Bill Belichick's 'humility,' won't count on outside support

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp said he takes criticism against Bill Belichick personally. He hasn’t bothered to find out why some people dislike the former NFL coach, but he knows not to count on their support. "We know not to expect anything from anybody else. We know that Carolina has to protect Carolina, and that’s the mentality we need to have." (MSN.com)

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is its new culture

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is in how the Tar Heels work. A year into his college experiment, Belichick said the 2026 Tar Heels barely resemble the group that stumbled to 4-8 in his debut season and at times struggled just to function in practice. The difference, he says, starts with experience and extends to a revamped culture. (USA Today)

UNC Women’s Soccer Releases 2026 Schedule

UNC Women's Soccer announced the 2026 schedule Monday. The slate features a unique trip abroad and competitive nonconference opponents to prepare for ACC play. The Tar Heels return to Dorrance Field for the first time this season in an exhibition against South Carolina Aug. 5. UNC will then begin the regular season against Fairfield and Quinnipiac. (GoHeels.com)

Jarin Stevenson Has Become a Cornerstone for UNC Basketball

Six days after Michael Malone was hired and after meeting with the new coach, Jarin Stevenson announced he was staying home with the Tar Heels for his senior season, giving Malone an experienced piece in his frontcourt. Stevenson, whose family resides in Chapel Hill, played high school basketball at Seaforth, just 15 miles from the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

31 Tar Heels headed to NFL camps, with Drake Maye among nine projected to start

The projected starters: British Brooks, Houston Texans fullback - Brooks moves into a first-string role in his third NFL season after totaling 17 carries for 787 yards (20 longest) and 10 special-teams tackles and assists in 2025. Tez Walker, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver - Walker is projected to take over as a starter entering his third NFL season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Busch may have hit the coolest regular-season home run in Cubs history

Saturday was a special day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs franchise was celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their 2016 World Series Championship team, ending the franchise's 108-year drought. The Cubs had the players and coaches from that team come to the stadium for a reunion. Michael Busch found a way to make the day even more special. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Angelo Brizzi

Angelo Brizzi, a 6-3 guard is joining UNC Men's Basketball as a graduate student for the 2026-27 season. Brizzi averaged 14.5 points last season at the University of Buffalo. He started all 32 games for the Bulls and averaged nearly 16 points in Mid-American Conference action. He scored 20 or more points eight times, including a career-best 27 vs. UMass. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye’s potential 2026 leap goes beyond the stat sheet

What signals improvement for Drake Maye in 2026? Typically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes. The New England Patriots QB concluded last season second in 2025 MVP voting. (Yahoo! Sports)

Chicago Bulls' Caleb Wilson is a summer winner after dazzling in Las Vegas

There were a few down moments for Caleb Wilson in his first three Summer League games. He missed too many free throws and had some turnovers. But my, oh, my, were there highs for the Bulls rookie. The franchise has been searching for "that dude" for years and might have found him with the No. 4 pick. And it’s not just his above-the-rim game. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offers Asa Montgomery

Michael Malone and UNC offered class of 2027 4-star small forward Asa Montgomery, capitalizing on his rapid climb up the basketball recruiting rankings. Will the Tar Heels' early pursuit secure a future centerpiece, or will competition from programs like Alabama and Louisville intensify the recruiting battle? (View Video)

Michael Malone’s father was architect of the 'Jordan Rules' as Pistons assistant coach

As a Detroit Pistons assistant coach under Chuck Daly from 1988 to 1995, Michael Malone’s father, Brendan Malone, helped devise one of basketball’s most famous defensive schemes. The "Jordan Rules" was the blueprint that helped Detroit limit Michael Jordan’s production and overcome the Chicago Bulls on their way to NBA titles in 1989 and 1990. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Looking Back At Tar Heels In the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Nine former UNC men's basketball players, including a pair who finished their college careers elsewhere, saw action in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Tar Heels in action included R.J. Davis (San Antonio), Pete Nance (Milwaukee), Drake Powell (Brooklyn), Seth Trimble (Washington), Henri Veesaar (Atlanta), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago). (GoHeels.com)

New and incoming restaurants add to Chapel Hill's vibrant food scene

In the past year, Chapel Hill has seen its restaurant scene expand, and its offerings will continue to grow, with a variety of new spots, both close to campus and around town, coming soon. Here are some new and upcoming restaurants incoming students and locals alike can look forward to. Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar is Chapel Hill’s most recent addition. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Athletics Moving Toward Affiliated LLC

Officials in the UNC athletics department have spent the last year working toward launching a limited liability company to oversee a significant part of Carolina athletics. This move reflects where collegiate athletics are heading, given the sweeping changes in recent years that have altered foundations in how athletic departments were previously run. (TarHeel247)

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