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Video: IC Podcast - Timing And The Need For UNC Football Information

Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina outlines the checklist for and his staff and the need for information as UNC Football enters 2026. The differences in the NFL and college offseason, timing of change, and priorities are all covered in today's edition. (View Video)

UNC Baseball to be Featured in ‘MLB The Show 26’ Video Game

UNC is one of 11 college baseball programs who will be added to the video game “MLB The Show 26” as part of its “Road to the Show” mode. “MLB The Show” debuted playable college programs as part of its 2025 edition with eight college teams. Only two of the 11 new college programs for the 2026 game have been revealed: UNC and Oregon State. (Chapelboro.com)

Luka Bogavac Getting More Comfortable As Each Game Passes

As for how is adapting to playing major college basketball in the United States, one must look beyond his numbers. Nine games into North Carolina's season, Bogavac is posting quality stats. Averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while still in full acclimation mode is impressive. But it's only part of Bogavac's story. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kyan Evans vs. Derek Dixon Debate

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal backcourt decision as debate swirls around and freshman standout . Is the winning formula playing both together or sticking with the veteran starter? Team chemistry and ’s mentorship shape the discussion, and Seth Trimble’s upcoming return looms large. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball flourishing with new-look offense, big strides by Ciera Toomey

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball is off to an impressive start, thanks to playing well with a radically different offense and turning up the defense. The Tar Heels have stretched the floor and gone inside with slashing drives in the lane or skilled post moves from redshirt sophomore , whose level of play has soared compared to last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - The State of UNC Football: Roster, Transfer Portal, Future

A deep dive into the next few weeks and months of UNC Football in regards to roster construction, transfer portal, and the money involved. Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 joins Ross Martin to talk everything Carolina Football (00:18). Kyle Peterson (26:20) and Mike Hardison (1:09:33) also break down the future of the program. (View Video)

Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - Ciera Toomey Interview, Louisville Preview

UNC Women's Basketball Coach and radio play-by-play voice Matt Krause discuss the Tar Heels' offseason roster transformation, the importance of early-season trips, and more. joins to talk about her improvement in the Tar Heel frontcourt, why UNC appealed to her, her golf game, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Rebounding, Defense Boost UNC Basketball's Improved 2025-26 Start

While ’s dunks and ’s shooting range are welcome sights for fans of modern-day offensive basketball, what deserves even more recognition is how much better Davis’ squad has been on the defensive end of the floor so far this season. "For us to get to where we want to become, we have to be great defensively," Davis said. (Inside Carolina)

Vera Sjöberg Named ACC Women’s Track Performer Of The Week

UNC's Vera Sjöberg earned her first ACC track and field accolade when she was named Women's Track Performer of the Week on Tuesday. Sjöberg (8:43.06) is now the eighth fastest 3k athlete in NCAA history as she shattered the twenty-two-year-old school record held by in the women's 3000m, breaking the record by 17 seconds. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Basketball Odds & Ends

's family and friends in Estonia are glued to their TVs watching him play basketball at North Carolina. "They're eight hours ahead, so maybe 3 o'clock (am)," he said at 7 pm Sunday following UNC's win over Georgetown. "I think they'll probably check the score and go back to sleep. But most of the time, they try to stay up and watch." (TarHeel247)

UNC's Dylan Kropp, Luca Nikolai Tabbed United Soccer Coaches All-Region

UNC Men's Soccer standouts Dylan Kropp and Luca Nikolai have been named United Soccer Coaches All-South Region. Kropp was named to the second team, while Nikolai was tabbed third team. A second-team All-ACC selection, Kropp anchored a defense that entered the NCAA Tournament with a .778 goals against average, ranking third in the ACC. (GoHeels.com)

Filmmaker Andre Gaines on ‘the honor’ of making a Stuart Scott 30 for 30

In ESPN’s history, few SportsCenter anchors have become cultural icons. UNC alumnus persevered to become one of The Worldwide Leader in Sports’ most influential voices. He helped pave the way for a generation of journalists and television personalities before passing away after a long battle with cancer in January 2015 at age 49. (Awful Announcing)

Three UNC Volleyball Players Earn AVCA All-Region Honors

UNC volleyball had three players earn AVCA All-Region honors for the East Coast Region. Safi Hampton and Maddy May were named to the All-Region Team, and Chelsea Thorpe was named an All-Region Honorable Mention. This is the first such honor in all three of their careers. It is the first time three Tar Heels have earned All-Region honors since 2021. (GoHeels.com)

Luka Bogavac Adjusting Well, Helping Prove Value of Overseas Recruiting for UNC Basketball

' wife, Leslie, bakes a batch of brownies before every game. The Montenegrin native claimed he didn’t like sweets when he arrived in Chapel Hill, but now he cherishes the homemade treats. It’s a simple act that has helped Bogavac feel at home in a new environment and assimilate off the basketball court just as much as on it. (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson explains how he’s learning to deal with double teams better

knew what was coming, and he met it with poise. Georgetown swarmed him with second defenders, shaded help when he got the ball, and tested his patience in crowds. He answered with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but the bigger victory was in how he read the floor and trusted the offense. Wilson said the best counter started with calm. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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Today In UNC History
December 12, 1953
North Carolina defeats South Carolina 82–56 to win its first ACC game in school history.
December 12, 2015
Marcus Paige makes his 234th career 3-pointer to break Shammond Williams' all-time UNC record but the Tar Heels fall 84-82 on a last-second shot against Texas in Austin.
December 12, 2020
Michael Carter (308 rushing yards) and Javonte Williams (236) combine for the most rushing yards by teammates in a game in FBS history (544) as No. 17 UNC pummels No. 10 Miami 62-26 in Miami Gardens, FL. Here are all the records and box score from the historic day.
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