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Video: Henri Veesaar 2026 Pre-NBA Draft Tape

North Carolina center is entering the 2026 NBA Draft after his lone season with the Tar Heels. Veesaar averaged 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while shooting 60% from the floor, including 43% from three-point land. Check out Veesaar's season highlights, courtesy of the ACCDN. (View Video)

UNC Baseball carries history to College World Series, with another chance to change it

UNC has been to Omaha enough to know how hard it is to get there and how much harder it is to finish the job. The Tar Heels are back for the second time in the last three seasons, the only program in the country to do that. The Tar Heels are headed back to the College World Series with another chance to chase the program’s first national championship. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Jordan jersey worth $20 million might be in Wilmington

A jersey connected to 's most important college basketball moment, and worth millions, might have been matched with one found in Wilmington. According to the website cllct, which features news on collectibles, a jersey that's been on display at the Cape Fear Museum is the same as the UNC jersey Jordan wore in the 1982 national championship. (MSN.com)

Preview: Expectations mount for UNC's fall sports in 2026

With top goal scorers and Dani Mendez graduating, UNC field hockey will need to fill offensive gaps. Stepping into her fourth year as a Tar Heel, forward Charly Bruder will be a leading performer. After their breakout first years, back Isabel Boere and forward Reese Anetsberger will provide offensive depth. Merritt Skubisz will be a force in goal. (Daily Tar Heel)

For Owen Hull, the journey to UNC was all about moments like this

If you're wondering why transfers like flock to Chapel Hill, one swing of the bat from the centerfielder can tell the tale. Starting his college career at George Mason, Hull became a big-time player who was ready to take on the challenges of competing at a bigger program. He transferred to UNC with the intent of playing in big games come June. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Miami

After a complex offseason where former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah publicly committed to return to the Blue Devils before entering the transfer portal and signing with the Hurricanes, Mensah will be Miami's 2026 starter. Mario Cristobal also retained star running back Mark Fletcher, who tallied 216 carries for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's ACC/SEC Challenge Matchup, College World Series

The matchups are set for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge. and the Tar Heels will host John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Will Carolina be up to the challenge? Plus, UNC Baseball is headed back to the College World Series for the second time in 3 seasons. (View Video)

Game time set for UNC Baseball's opener against Ole Miss in Omaha

The schedule is set for No. 4 North Carolina’s pod in the College World Series. The No. 5-seed Tar Heels (50-12-1) face No. 23-ranked Ole Miss (41-21) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, airing on ESPN. Carolina’s second game will be on Sunday. No. 16-seed West Virginia (48-15) faces Troy (38-30) in Friday's first game at 2 p.m. ET. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Alexandros Samodurov Film Breakdown

Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss incoming Tar Heel center , what they learned watching the Greek post player's game film, how he'll contribute to North Carolina next season, and more. (View Video)

'The O Zone': Inside UNC Baseball’s Season-Saving Super Regional Comeback

took three consecutive balls, then watched as USC ordered a rare mid-count pitching change. With the Trojans’ Chase Herrell entering, French stuck to the gameplan. "Coach Forbes came over and told me to take ‘til [strike] two, so I did," French remembered. "And he told me that if you get to that point, you’re gonna get a heater." (Chapelboro.com)

Lucas: To Omaha

Twenty years ago this Wednesday, sent Carolina to Omaha. Flack's home run was the moment UNC Baseball went from a program with potential to a program that produced results. You want success? After Sunday's pulsating 4-3 walk-off win over Southern Cal, the Diamond Heels have now made nine Omaha trips in the last 21 seasons. (GoHeels.com)

Inside UNC Baseball's Ninth-Inning Rally to Reach Omaha

Two outs. Bottom of the ninth. Tie ballgame. One swing away from Omaha. North Carolina's best hitter stepped to the plate. He had already doubled three times and just needed to find green grass to score the winning run from second base. Calm and confident, Hull squared up a 91-mile-per-hour fastball and sent it to left center field. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball's Magical Ride Continues

Boshamer Stadium magic lives as UNC came back from a 3-1 deficit with a run in the eighth and a dramatic walk-off in the ninth to beat USC 4-3 and advance to the College World Series. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley discuss the win, the celebration, and UNC's 13 trip to Omaha on the horizon. (View Video)

UNC Baseball opens College World Series against No. 18 Ole Miss

No. 4 UNC Baseball opens its second College World Series in three seasons and 13th overall against No. 18 Ole Miss. The 5-seed Tar Heels (50-12-1), who advanced with a 4-3 win Sunday over USC in the Chapel Hill Super Regional, and the Rebels (41-21) have never met in baseball. But they face off in their opener, likely on Friday but possibly Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits

UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, Tar Heel Football landed two commitments while Baseball landed three, met "Big Game James," and is giving back in New England. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
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Today In UNC History
June 11, 1997
Michael Jordan plays Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz while suffering from the Flu. Jordan played 44 minutes, finishing the game with 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in a 90-88 win. His performance would go down as one of the most heroic in NBA history in what would forever become known as "The Flu Game."
June 11, 2006
Chad Flack hits a game-winning, two-run home run in the ninth inning to give UNC a dramatic 8-7 win over Alabama in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Tar Heels advance to the College World Series after the two teams combined for three home runs and nine RBI in final three at-bats.
June 11, 2022
Freshman centerfielder Vance Honeycutt hits his 25th home run of the season to become UNC's all-time single-season home run leader in UNC's 4-1 loss to Arkansas in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium.
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