Three big takeaways from UNC Baseball’s ACC Tournament

UNC Baseball didn’t leave Charlotte with a trophy, but it did take away something equally important in late May: answers. From a shaky weekend on the mound to a senior's breakout performance and multiple all-tournament selections, the Tar Heels' week in Charlotte revealed much about its potential, even if that potential remains to be fully realized. (USA Today)

UNC Baseball needs deep outings from starting pitchers, beginning with Jason DeCaro in opener

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes said the conversation is straightforward with his starting pitchers, and he does not see any benefit in tiptoeing around expectations. "You have to be honest with your players, 'Hey, man, we got to have you go deeper.' And if a kid takes that as too much pressure, then they’re not going to be able to perform at this level." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Kane Kepley Has Unlocked Something Special Within Cubs' Farm System

Now that we're beyond the sample-size caveats of April, Kane Kepley is growing impossible to ignore. The Chicago Cubs' No. 7 overall prospect and former Tar Heel outfielder is off to a very strong start to his 2026 season. Kepley was Chicago’s second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Cubs selected the outfield prospect at 56th overall. (North Side Baseball)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Still No Indication from Matt Able; Sayon Keita's Prospects

UNC Basketball fans anxiously await Matt Able’s NBA Draft decision as NCAA eligibility rules loom large. Will Able suit up for the Tar Heels or pursue his pro dreams? Isaac Schade also discusses new NCAA guidance impacting international player eligibility and what this means for recruits like Sayon Keita. (View Video)

Questionable women's lacrosse title game calls spark frustration from Jenny Levy and UNC faithful

The 2026 Women's Lacrosse National Championship game featured some very questionable officiating that ultimately didn't go in favor of the Tar Heels. The Tar Heels were robbed of goals on two separate occasions: The first would've put North Carolina up 10-7, while the other would've knotted the game up at 12 in the fourth quarter. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC's Regional Has Familair Foes, but Heels know they've Changed, too

For the 38th time in program history, North Carolina heard its name called on Selection Monday, earning the No. 5 national seed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tar Heels will host a regional for the third straight season, as they welcome Tennessee, East Carolina, and VCU to Chapel Hill with action beginning on Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. (TarHeel247)

Video: Scott Forbes, Jason DeCaro, Gavin Gallaher Discuss NCAA Baseball Seeding

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and infielder Gavin Gallaher met with the media on Monday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium after learning their NCAA Tournament seeding and bracket. The Tar Heels are the No. 5 overall seed, and will host VCU on Friday. East Carolina and Tennessee are also in the Chapel Hill regional. (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball Earns No. 5 National Seed In NCAA Tournament

It’s tournament time at Boshamer Stadium. After a 45-11-1 regular season, the Diamond Heels have earned the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Sunday, the NCAA announced that North Carolina would host its third consecutive regional at the Bosh. Rounding out the Chapel Hill Regional field will be VCU, East Carolina, and Tennessee. (Inside Carolina)

UNC baseball top-8 NCAA seed for third consecutive season

For the first time in 17 years, UNC has earned a top-eight national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament for three consecutive seasons. The Tar Heels (45–11–1) are the No. 5 overall seed. They host the Chapel Hill Regional for the third consecutive season, opening play as the No. 1 regional seed against No. 4-seed VCU at 5 p.m. Friday (ESPN+). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Air It Out with Bryn Renner - Episode 3: Jones Angell

Former UNC quarterback Bryn Renner sits down with "Voice of the Tar Heels" Jones Angell to talk about unforgettable Tar Heel moments, iconic calls, Kenan Stadium energy, ACC road environments, NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college football. (View Video)

UNC projected as top-four national seed in D1Baseball’s Field of 64

North Carolina is positioned to earn a top-eight national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament after advancing to the ACC Tournament championship game, where it lost to Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels entered Sunday at No. 4 in the RPI, which updates daily, matching their spot earlier in the week. D1Baseball also ranks UNC No. 4 nationally. (USA Today)

Three Diamond Heels earn All-ACC Baseball Tournament honors

North Carolina Baseball fought its way to the ACC Championship on Sunday, looking to capture its second-consecutive conference tournament crown. Despite massive victories on Friday and Saturday, the Tar Heels fell 13-6 to Georgia Tech on Sunday. UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner, outfielders Owen Hull and Rom Kellis V made the All-Tournament Team. (USA Today)

Eric Church Uses His Guitar To Deliver Powerful Commencement Speech At UNC

UNC-Chapel Hill held its 2026 graduation ceremony, and the commencement address was delivered by North Carolina native and diehard Tar Heel fan Eric Church. And it was unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Church, of course, found a way to put his own – musical – spin on the graduation speech, and broke out his guitar to deliver some powerful lessons. (Whiskey Riff)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone’s High School Recruiting Strategy Explained

Michael Malone isn't quite two months into his tenure as North Carolina's basketball coach, but we have learned plenty about his approach to recruiting high school prospects. Andrew Jones from TarHeel247 and basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss Malone's process. (View Video)

UNC Women's Golf Makes 54-Hole Cut At NCAA Championship

UNC's Ing Iadpluem and Marie Prats-Rigual shot 1-under-par 71s Sunday in the third round as the Tar Heels made the 54-hole cut at the 2026 NCAA Women's Golf Championship on the North Course at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. The Tar Heels entered in 18th place but climbed to 13th after shooting 1-under Sunday. (GoHeels.com)

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