Newsletter: Dylan Mingo Commits, Henri Veesaar Returns, UNC Softball 14-0, Women's Hoops' 2-0 Week

It was another terrific week in UNC Athletics. Five-star guard Dylan Mingo committed to the Tar Heels, Henri Veesaar returned from injury to help lead North Carolina past Syracuse as Zayden High continues to step up, UNC Softball is off to a 14-0 start, Lilly Parrish pitched a no-hitter, and Women’s Basketball had a 2-0 week. We also remember Doug Moe. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC vs. Louisville: A Big Game For The Tar Heels

This is the biggest game of the year. And I say that from an ACC tournament seeding perspective. Because at this moment, it is possible for Carolina to still get the one seed in the ACC Tournament, but everything’s got to be just perfect. On the flip side, they can still get an 11 seed. So there’s a wide range of scenarios for Carolina coming into this game. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Survive Louisville Without Caleb Wilson?

UNC Basketball braces for a pivotal ACC clash as they defend their perfect home record against Louisville without Caleb Wilson. Can Zayden High and Henri Veesaar sustain their recent surge? Host Isaac Schade discusses lessons from the NC State loss, injury updates, and more. (View Video)

Zayden High's Mindset Has Changed, and Now He’s Making UNC Better

Zayden High used to focus on what not to do on the court. Every time the UNC forward checked into a game earlier this season, his minutes were limited. If he wanted a bigger role, he needed to show what he could do. "I was thinking too much about not making a mistake, I wasn't just going out there and playing," he admitted. That mindset has changed. (TarHeel247)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Planting Seeds for March

It was an eventful week in which UNC landed a 5-star guard to its 2026 basketball recruiting class, was throttled at NC State, and got Henri Veesaar back from injury to win at Syracuse. Now UNC hosts Louisville and Virginia Tech this week. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss the takeaways. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball's Youth Movement Sparks Second-Quarter Surge in Pink Out Win

No. 22 UNC Women's Basketball rolled past Pitt, 78-50, at Carmichael Arena, using a dominant second quarter to create separation and leaning on their younger core while resting veterans ahead of a critical stretch in ACC play. Laila Hull led the charge with a career-high 17 points, including 5-of-10 from three, earning the nickname "flamethrower." (TarHeel247)

RJ Davis' UNC Jersey Ceremony Postponed

UNC Men's Basketball was scheduled to honor R.J. Davis’ No. 4 jersey at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game vs. Louisville at the Smith Center Monday, Feb. 23, but that event has been postponed: "Due to a major winter storm affecting much of the northeast, R.J. Davis’ jersey honoring ceremony has been postponed. No makeup date has been scheduled." (Chapelboro.com)

Henri Veesaar feels 'great' after 10 days of treatment, rest

"Just rested a week and kept doing treatment, and then did my first running drills on Wednesday. It felt good," Henri Veesaar said of his lower-body injury after scoring 19 points in UNC's win Saturday over Syracuse. "Then we did a workout and a team practice on Friday, and I felt good for that, too. So, we felt like we’re good to go for the game." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Game 3 Of UNC vs. ECU Baseball Series Ends In Tie Due To Weather

UNC Baseball's series finale with ECU was concluded prematurely after a decision by both coaching staffs and administration due to ongoing weather and player safety concerns. The game will not be rescheduled. It is the first tie for the Tar Heels (6-1-1) since April 17, 2005 when a 10th inning game against Miami was called early due to a set curfew. (GoHeels.com)

No. 3 UNC Women’s Tennis Rolls Past Boston College, 4-0

No. 3 University of North Carolina women's tennis picked up another ACC win over Boston College Sunday afternoon. The Tar Heels swept the Eagles, 4-0. Maddy Zampardo continued to impress in her first match as a Tar Heel. The junior downed her opponent from Boston College to clinch the match for Carolina. UNC improves to 12-1 this season. (GoHeels.com)

Mack Brown to attend UNC-Louisville basketball game

Mack Brown will return to Chapel Hill on Feb. 23 to attend UNC's basketball game against Louisville, marking his first visit to campus since his departure in 2024. Brown’s return brings one of North Carolina’s most important football figures back to a program he helped elevate. It also shows he has moved on from his tumultuous ending in Chapel Hill. (USA Today)

Why UNC's Seth Trimble surprised this New York teacher with tickets to Syracuse game

Alicia Thomas, a P.E. teacher in Watertown, New York, was already planning to attend UNC's basketball game at Syracuse on Saturday. She bought tickets in January. But Tuesday, she got a call from an old friend offering an upgrade. "Trevor (Trimble) called me and said, 'Hey we've got two tickets for you,'" Thomas said, referring to Seth Trimble's dad. (MSN.com)

New England Patriots make classy $400,000 decision on receiver Mack Hollins

Mack Hollins fell short of landing a big contract incentive with the New England Patriots last season, but the team is going to reward him anyway. Hollins was just four catches shy of earning a $400,000 incentive, but he missed the last two regular-season games due to injury. Now Hollins is going to get that money in the form of a 2026 signing bonus. (Sporting News)

When Every Second Counts: This UNC Device is Saving Lives

A breakthrough from UNC is helping frontline teams fight America’s drug crisis. Chemist Mike Ramsey’s research led to the MX908, a handheld mass spectrometer, that can detect fentanyl and other deadly substances in under 60 seconds. Developed by 908 Devices, a UNC spinout, the tool is now used by police, firefighters and even Romanian customs. (UNC.edu)

Zayden High Comes Off Bench, Continues Upward Trend for UNC Basketball

With 6:25 to play in Saturday’s first half, Zayden High swatted the ball out of William Kyle’s hands, dove to the floor between Kyle’s legs in front of the UNC bench to secure the steal, and immediately called timeout before being swarmed by his teammates. It was the sort of play that, Tuesday night in Raleigh, Hubert Davis said his team didn’t make. (Inside Carolina)

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