Video: Theo Pinson NBA Draft TapeTheo Pinson was a do-everything player for the Tar Heels. Whether it was scoring, handing out assists, key defensive or hustle plays, Pinson left it all on the court. Pinson was an honorable mention All-ACC recipient in 2018 averaging 10.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists-per-game.
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Where Are They Now? Former UNC Women's Lacrosse Player Carly ReedSince her playing days came to a close in Chapel Hill, Carly Reed started her own company and has made her debut in the Women's Professional Lacrosse League. ILWomen recently caught up with Reed on what she's been up to on and off the field. Almost immediately after she graduated, Reed launched On The Line, a members-only lifestyle brand. (Inside Lacrosse)
Three UNC Women's Golfers Named to All-ACC Academic TeamThree members of the University of North Carolina women's golf team have earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic honors for 2017-18, the ACC announced Thursday. Bryana Nguyen, Brynn Walker and Kelly Whaley were selected for the All-ACC Academic Team, which recognizes outstanding academic and athletic performance. (GoHeels.com)
With UNC's College World Series run over, what's next for Mike Fox?If North Carolina had won the College World Series, finally delivering Mike Fox his long-sought national title on the seventh try, some people close to him wondered if he might go out on top and retire. With the Tar Heels eliminated after Wednesday night's loss to Oregon State, what now? Fox's contract expires at the end of the month. (Durham Herald-Sun)
Four Corners: Basketball Camp Ends, Freshmen ArriveRoy Williams' annual camp concluded this week, wrapping up its two-week run with another scrimmage between current and former Tar Heel players on Tuesday afternoon. Incoming UNC freshmen Rechon Black, Nassir Little and Coby White arrived on campus this week in preparation to begin classes next week in the second session of summer school in Chapel Hill. (GoHeels.com)
Theo Pinson’s Ability to Play Point Guard a Key Factor Ahead of Thursday’s NBA DraftFormer North Carolina wing Theo Pinson has seen his name rise up the NBA draft boards throughout the offseason workout process. Pinson was initially left off the list of players invited to this year’s draft combine, before ultimately earning a late invitation as an alternate–where he was given an opportunity to showcase his diverse skill set in front of NBA scouts. (Chapelboro.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: An Old Nemesis Roars BackMike Fox should lobby for baseball to be seven innings. Because eight has not been a good number for his Tar Heels in the College World Series — and for long before that. In his eighth trip to Omaha as a player and coach for Carolina, Fox’s team was sent home by eighth innings. If it wasn’t for Oregon State, the Tar Heels could have been playing for their third NCAA title. (Chapelboro.com)
UNC Baseball’s New FoundationOf all seven teams that Mike Fox has brought to the College World Series in Omaha, this one most bore a resemblance to the very first squad in 2006, not in terms of talent, but in its youth and novelty of this grand event. When Kyle Datres drove a 2-1 pitch over the left field wall and just inside the foul pole, there was an unbridled joy on display in the Tar Heels’ celebration. (Inside Carolina)
Mike Fox, UNC Players Post-Oregon State Press Conference QuotesMike Fox: "Well, the end of the season, it stinks. It's especially hard when you have such a great group of kids. Probably not one of our most talented teams that we've had at UNC, but perhaps our most unselfish, toughest, grittiest just determined to get here. These guys up here and the rest of them, they were so much fun to be around. And sorry we couldn't get it done." (ASAP Sports)
Beavers’ late rally keys 11-6 win, ousts Tar Heels from CWSOregon State knocked North Carolina out of the College World Series with an 11-6 win on Wednesday night. It was a stunning turnabout after the Tar Heels had wiped out a 3-0 deficit to go up 6-3 in the sixth inning. North Carolina had been 37-0 when leading after seven innings and had won 50 straight when scoring six runs, the longest streak in Division I. (Associated Press)
Heartbreak in Omaha as UNC is eliminated by Oregon StateNorth Carolina held Oregon State’s potent offense in check for seven innings before the Beavers exploded for seven runs in the final two frames to secure a 11-6 victory and eliminate the Tar Heels from the College World Series. UNC snapped a streak of 50 consecutive victories when scoring six or more runs. The Tar Heels were 37-0 when leading after seven innings. (Inside Carolina)
Home away from homeChapel Hill routinely ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States — a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural and professional opportunities that flow between the campus and town. From live music and eclectic dining to quiet trails and parks, discover more about Chapel Hill and neighboring Carrboro. (UNC.edu)
UNC Baseball Players Find Strength in Cook OutDuring UNC’s game against Mississippi State in the College World Series, ESPN revealed that Michael Busch and Kyle Datres have a routine of visiting Cook Out every Monday. However, there is no Cook Out in Omaha. Instead, they sent friends from UNC’s women’s soccer team to Cook Out and requested they get the game order as Busch and Datres normally would. (Chapelboro.com)
UNC Basketball's Top 100 Players: 71-8080. Lee Dedmon (1969-1971, C, Baltimore, Md.): As a junior and senior, Dedmon led the Tar Heels in rebounding. He added 2.8 assists per game as a senior in ’71— an incredible figure for a center. Dedmon capped off his UNC career averaging 15.3 points and 7.3 rebounds over three games to win co-MVP of the ACC Tournament; 79. Isaiah Hicks (2013-17, PF, Oxford, N.C.). (Inside Carolina)
Theo Pinson is inaugural winner of Caulton Tudor Award, honoring cooperation with mediaTheo Pinson made a name at UNC with his press-conference crashing almost as much as he did on the court. But his antics at the podium were part of a larger willingness to interact with the media and enjoy the process. It's fitting, then that Pinson is the first winner of the Caulton Tudor Award, given to the Triangle basketball player most cooperative with the media. (Raleigh News & Observer)
Tre Boston to give back with football campTre Boston, an NFL free agent safety, will hold a free football camp coached by current and former NFL players for youths age 8 to 17 at North Fort Myers High School. This inaugural camp, presented by the Tre Boston Beyond Belief Foundation, is expected to bring in between 200 and 250 kids, with 50 coaches and volunteers to assist with drills and more. (North Fort Myers Neighbor)
Eric Ebron turning heads in IndianapolisColts tight end Eric Ebron was a draft bust in Detroit, but he might be ready to make his mark in Indianapolis. That’s the word after the Colts wrapped up their offseason workouts, and coach Frank Reich said he loved what he saw of Ebron. “He’s really smart,” Reich said of Ebron. “We knew he was a smart player. But he’s like really a highly intelligent football player.” (NBC Sports)
Eagles WRs Coach Gunter Brewer Making Impact With Energy, Crazy SayingsGunter Brewer has already made an immediate impact on the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receivers with his energy, his attention to detail, his southern drawl, and...his sayings. Especially his sayings. "He's just a country guy," said Mack Hollins, who was also coached by Brewer at North Carolina. "He has sayings. Crazy sayings that nobody understands." Go on. (NBC Philadelphia)
Tar Heels, Beavers meet again hoping to stay alive in CWSNorth Carolina's baseball season comes down to this. The Tar Heels, 1-1 in College World Series play, meet the Oregon State Beavers in a win-or-go-home game Wednesday night (7 p.m., ESPN). Waiting for the winner is the opportunity to continue on in Bracket 1 and keep national championship series hopes alive. But standing in the way is Mississippi State. (WRAL Sports Fan)
Three Future Tar Heels To Play In Girl's Lacrosse Under Armour All-America GameA trio of incoming UNC freshmen will play in the Under Armour All-America Girls Lacrosse Game on June 30. Future Tar Heel midfielders Elizabeth Hillman (Bel Air, Md.) and Tayler Warehime (Manchester, Md.) and defender Gabi Hall (Bel Air, Md.) will suit up for the South team. The game will be played at Johns Hopkins University's Homewood Field. (GoHeels.com)
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June 25, 1963
On June 25, 1963, the N.C. General Assembly rushed through the Speaker Ban law. The bill prohibited speeches on state campuses by members of the Communist Party, persons advocating overthrow of the constitution and individuals who had pleaded the Fifth Amendment about related topics. The target of the ban was UNC-Chapel Hill. In many people's minds, UNC was associated with liberals, the left and Communism.History Archives |
Move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.
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