Jordan Shipp is Back; UNC's Top Wideout Re-Signs
UNC's leading receiver
Jordan Shipp is staying in Chapel Hill. The football program announced Tuesday that Shipp has re-signed with the team for 2026. In his second season with the program, Shipp recorded 60 catches for 671 yards and six touchdowns, leading UNC wideouts in each respective category, and earning Honorable Mention All-ACC. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Adds Texas A&M Quarterback Transfer Miles O'Neill
Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the addition of Texas A&M transfer quarterback Miles O'Neill. O'Neill will have three seasons of eligibility left and was recruited to College Station by UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. O'Neill saw limited action for the Aggies his first two seasons at A&M.
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Tue Jan 6
90-year-old Triad neurosurgeon ‘finally’ earns UNC undergraduate degree
Dr. David L. Kelly Jr. says this moment is a dream come true. “I’m finally getting my undergraduate degree because I lacked one course by 3 hours,” said Dr. Kelly. Kelly says, despite being one class shy of earning a UNC undergraduate degree in Chemistry in Spring of 1955, he was still accepted into the accelerated program at UNC’s School of Medicine. (
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UNC Football Places Three On CSC Academic All-District Team
North Carolina's
Coleman Bryson,
Will Hardy and
Jordan Shipp have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, be at least a sophomore, and must compete in 90 percent of games or start in at least 66 percent of games. (
GoHeels.com)
Open Week Offers UNC Basketball Time to Focus on Defensive Issues
With no midweek game on the schedule ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Wake Forest, North Carolina plans to treat the coming days as an open week of sorts. On Monday,
Hubert Davis outlined several defensive shortcomings the SMU offense exposed, and explained how the team is looking to address them with the benefit of extra practice time. (
Inside Carolina)
Chansky’s Notebook: The Smith Center's Foundations
Forty years minus eight days comes at the right time. The Tar Heels have won 499 games at the Smith Center since it opened Jan. 18, 1986. They can make it No. 500 Saturday against Wake Forest. Their next chance will be against Notre Dame on Jan. 21. Dubbed the “Dean Dome” after the groundbreaking in 1982, its namesake was already a living legend. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson's Maturity, Football Transfer Portal
Caleb Wilson’s maturity and competitive fire shine after a viral crossover incident vs. SMU's Boopie Miller. Can Wilson’s resolve and chip-on-the-shoulder attitude lift UNC against Wake Forest? Also,
Gio Lopez’s surprise departure to the transfer portal shakes up UNC's quarterback competition.
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Tue Jan 6
Hubert Davis Reflects on SMU Loss, Defensive Issues
Hubert Davis said the advantage of not playing a midweek game is that his team has the chance to practice rather than solely preparing for an opponent. "There are times you have to get back to drills you've done earlier in the season. We did it today and (will) the rest of the week to make sure everyone understands what we need to do on the defensive end." (
TarHeel247)
Hubert Davis defends positionless approach amid UNC point guard questions
"I'm not a point guard, shooting guard, small forward type of coach," UNC Basketball coach
Hubert Davis said Monday during
his weekly radio show at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery. "I don't believe in that. That's just how this generation communicates. That's not the way I grew up. You were a basketball player. You were a guard or you were a big." (
MSN.com)
Day'Ron Sharpe proving he’s ‘a beast’ for Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn center Nic Claxton missed a second game due to a personal matter, but
Day'Ron Sharpe showed they’re in good hands in his absence. Sharpe had another strong game, with 17 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one turnover in a win over Denver. "DayDay is a beast. He’s a starting five in the NBA,"
Michael Porter Jr. said. (
New York Post)
Video: Carolina Insider - Checking In With Hubert Davis
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider podcast studio for his weekly check-in on Monday to discuss the latest on his Tar Heels.
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Tue Jan 6
Tar Heels in pros: Coby White returns; Caleb Love flourishing in Portland; Cormac Ryan scores 32
The Portland Trail Blazers gave
Caleb Love a chance, and a two-way contract, and he’s rewarded them with the best stretch of games among undrafted rookies in the NBA. In the last eight games, Love has flourished, averaging 16.8 points per game.
Coby White returned for the Chicago Bulls after missing the last three games with tightness in his calf. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Defensive Lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude Re-Signs With UNC Football
UNC defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has re-signed with the Tar Heels. Abou Jaoude led the ACC with 10.5 sacks in his first season in Chapel Hill, earning Second Team All-ACC honors. He was tied for eighth in the country in sacks, becoming the first Carolina player since
Kareem Martin in 2013 to record 10 or more sacks in a single season. (
Inside Carolina)
Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - Nyla Brooks Interview, Notre Dame Preview, and More
UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart joins Matt Krause on her weekly radio show to discuss a busy week of games and look ahead to the Tar Heels' matchup against Notre Dame. Banghart also welcomes freshman
Nyla Brooks to talk about her Carolina journey and growth this season.
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Tue Jan 6
Jackie Manuel Named to Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants List
Jackie Manuel, associate head coach for American University men's basketball, has been named to the 7th Annual Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants List. Manuel serves as the Eagles' defensive coordinator, working with the team's post players. He also serves as academic coordinator and assists with the team's community service. (
American University Athletics)