Tar Heels in the Pros: Leaky Black has career game for Wizards; Davis, Powell, Love star in G League
In his fourth NBA start,
Leaky Black had the best game of his career. Playing alongside
Trae Young in the Washington Wizards’ backcourt, Black played 39 minutes, scoring 16 points and four 3-pointers, all career-highs, in their 122–112 home loss Thursday to the Utah Jazz. It was the Wizards debut for Young, who they acquired in a January trade. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Caleb Wilson Breaks Right Thumb In Practice, Will Miss Rest Of The Season
UNC freshman forward
Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in a non-contact drill in practice Thursday, March 5. He will need surgery and is out the rest of the season. Previously, he broke a bone in his left hand at Miami on Feb. 10 and missed UNC's last six games. He was working his way back to the lineup but broke his right thumb Thursday while dunking. (
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UNC Basketball’s 'No. 1 stat' this season, entering Tar Heels' game at Duke
For the 17th-ranked Tar Heels, who are preparing for a game against No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, March 7 (6:30 p.m., ESPN), resiliency has become the top trait for a team that has played half of its games without at least one of its top three players. "It’d be our No. 1 stat. That’s the most important thing on this team." (
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Former UNC DB M.J. Steward Re-Signs With Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are bringing back one of their veteran defensive players. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, safety
M.J. Stewart has agreed to return to Houston on a one-year deal. Stewart, 30, has been with the Texans since 2022. He appeared in nine games with four starts in 2025 before missing the rest of the season with a torn quad suffered in November. (
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Video: Hubert Davis Says There's A Chance Caleb Wilson Could Return Against Duke
Jon Rothstein is joined by UNC Basketball coach
Hubert Davis for an exclusive interview. Davis breaks down the Tar Heels' season so far, provides injuries updates for
Caleb Wilson, and discusses what it will take for the Tar Heels to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
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Fri Mar 6
'Just us,' circle concept helped UNC Basketball turn inward when outside noise got loud
When No. 17 North Carolina faced adversity, and the outside noise got loud, the Tar Heels narrowed their focus to something much smaller. "Just us." That phrase, repeated in huddles and conversations throughout the season, traces back to an idea
Hubert Davis introduced before the season. "I said that this is a tight group and we have to stay together." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Hubert Davis: 'Our Focus Is On Duke'
Does clinching the double-bye in the ACC Tournament affect your preparation with
Caleb Wilson as far as Saturday’s game goes?
Hubert Davis: "No, not at all. Our focus is on Duke, and that’s the only conversations I’ve had with the team. It’s only conversations I’ve had with the coaching staff, and that’s what our focus is on, to play our best on Saturday." (
Inside Carolina)
From court to coach: Inside UNC staffer Kayla McPherson's homecoming in Duluth
When the ACC announced that its 2026 women’s basketball tournament would be held just outside Atlanta,
Kayla McPherson immediately thought about playing there. Instead, when the No. 3 seed Tar Heels (25-6, 14-4 ACC) open tournament play Friday night at 7:30 p.m. against Virginia Tech, McPherson will be on the sideline as a student assistant coach. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Visits Duke with Zero Pressure. Caleb Wilson Return?
UNC Basketball has embraced a "just us" mentality as they gear up for a showdown at No. 1 Duke. Host Isaac Schade argues that the Tar Heels are playing with "house money." Can they stun college basketball by toppling their archrival on Duke’s home court?
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Fri Mar 6
Peter Thomann Named To Tewaaraton Award Watch List
UNC Men's Lacrosse defenseman Peter Thomann has been named to the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Watch List. Thomann becomes the fourth Tar Heel named to the award's Watch List, joining Owen Duffy, Dominic Pietramala and Brady Wambach. The Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female lacrosse player in the United States. (
GoHeels.com)
Caleb Wilson still not cleared for 5-on-5 practice work in recovery from hand injury
Star freshman
Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 action due to his hand fracture, coach
Hubert Davis said Thursday. "He is progressing. He’s been doing individual workouts. We’ll practice today. He’ll do more today. But I don’t have any other information." (
Associated Press)
UNC Baseball Opens ACC Play With Home Series Against Virginia
The Diamond Heels march into the first test of the grueling ACC gauntlet this weekend with Virginia coming to town. UNC is 51-25 at Boshamer Stadium in ACC play under
Scott Forbes, splitting 3-3 against UVA in his tenure. The last series in Chapel Hill was decided by three runs, the Cavaliers taking the first two before UNC won 12-7 on Sunday. (
GoHeels.com)
Seth Trimble Discusses Duke, Playing in Cameron, Powerful Connection, and More
North Carolina senior guard
Seth Trimble met with the media on Thursday at the Smith Center ahead of the No. 17 Tar Heels' game at Duke on Saturday. "The emotions will definitely be there. That's a rivalry you dream of being a part of. So, getting to play one last game at Cameron, I'll definitely soak that all in, and of course, try to play the best I can." (
TarHeel247)
No. 16 UNC Women's Basketball Begins ACC Tournament vs. Virginia Tech Friday - Pregame Notes
Tipping off postseason action in the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals, No. 16 North Carolina goes to work on Friday night as the No. 3 seed against No. 6 seed Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels square off against the Hokies at 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network with its second straight trip to the semifinals on the line. (
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Carolina Insider Podcast: Clemson recap, Duke preview, ACC Supervisor of Officials, Bryan Kersey
UNC Basketball topped Clemson (5:06) to finish 18-0 at home (16:06) on an emotional Senior Night (18:59) all while honoring
R.J. Davis (22:58). Now, the Tar Heels end the regular season Saturday at Duke (26:03). ACC MBB Supervisor of Officials, Bryan Kersey joins (57:45). Plus: ACC Tournament scenarios (44:31) and more.
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Fri Mar 6