Bill Belichick Recognizes North Carolina's Turnover Shortage on Defense

For those who recognize the turnover shortage UNC's defense has encountered, along with the need to create more, coach Bill Belichick is on board and concurs. "I’m with you," he said Tuesday, when asked about the Tar Heels’ shrinking takeaway numbers. "We’re on it, and we’re doing everything we can to try to get them. And we need to get them." (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball Faces BYU, Football Hosts UVa., Tyler Thompson Joins

UNC Basketball plays the first of its two exhibitions Friday at 9 p.m. against BYU in Salt Lake City. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas preview the matchup with Cougars and the Tar Heels' upcoming season (4:40). Carolina Football returns to Kenan Stadium to host Virginia (29:31), and Tar Heel defensive end Tyler Thompson joins (49:47). (Listen To Podcast)

Drake Powell makes NBA debut in home state on big night for Day'Ron Sharpe

Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state with his parents watching from the stands in a game that featured a strong performance from his Brooklyn Nets teammate Day'Ron Sharpe. Sharpe came off the bench to score 14 points, including a step-back 3-pointer, with four rebounds, two blocks and a steal, in Brooklyn’s 136-117 loss in Charlotte. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Basketball Ranked Top 25 in Preseason Coaches Poll

UNC Basketball starts the season with its lowest preseason ranking in 20 years. The Tar Heels are No. 25 in the USA TODAY preseason coaches poll. It's the lowest preseason spot since starting the 2005-06 season unranked. Led by senior David Noel and a talented freshmen class headlined by Tyler Hansbrough, that UNC team finished in the top 10. (MSN.com)

Hubert Davis embraces UNC's challenging exhibition against No. 8 BYU

When Hubert Davis looks at preseason exhibition games, he sees more than a tune-up. He sees Friday night’s matchup against No. 8 BYU in Salt Lake City as a chance to learn about his No. 25 Tar Heels in a way that practice never can. "There are huge benefits in playing games like this," Davis said in a Smith Center press conference on Wednesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Talks Tar Heels With Justin Watts, Viewer Mailbag

In this edition of the John Henson Podcast, former Tar Heel guard Justin Watts joins the show to ask John questions submitted by viewers, including who he always wanted to dunk on most, playing for Roy Williams, going one-on-one against a young Giannis Antetokounmpo, and much more. (View Video)

Charly Bruder Earns Field Hockey National Player of the Week Honor

UNC Field Hockey's Charly Bruder followed up her big weekend in New York by winning the NFHCA's National Offensive Player of the Week award. The nation's leading scorer in 2024 is finding her form again with the postseason quickly approaching. Bruder racked up four goals and two assists in Carolina's weekend wins over No. 9 Syracuse and Cornell. (GoHeels.com)

Stats Prove Cubs’ Michael Busch Was Among MLB’s Best First Basemen This Year

Former UNC infielder Michael Busch's name is plastered all over MLB's first baseman leaderboard both offensively and defensively, as he posted easily the best stat line of his career during the regular season, especially at the plate. He finished the year amongst the top in many categories, including slugging percentage, OPS, home runs, triples, and runs. (Sports Illustrated)

A taste of five new restaurants on Franklin Street

One40 Social brings a new energy to Franklin Street's sports bar scene, with plenty of giant TVs, games, and upbeat music. It is the kind of place perfect for watching a big game or enjoying a laid-back night out with friends. Don't forget to check out the milkshake bar where you can grab a boozy dessert drink or a classic shake to top off your meal. (Daily Tar Heel)

Hubert Davis Lists Benefits, Objectives Before UNC's Exhibition Against BYU

UNC is 12 days from its basketball season opener against Central Arkansas on Nov. 3, but this week, the team will get a chance to go through its normal game day preparations against a Top 25 team. The Tar Heels are headed to Salt Lake City to face No. 8 BYU on Friday. This is the second year in a row that UNC will play in a public exhibition. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina Aims to Revive Its Elite NBA Pipeline

In recent years, UNC has fallen from its long-standing, prominent perch in the NBA universe. In fact, the 2025-26 NBA regular season started Tuesday night with only 11 UNC products on NBA rosters, a relatively low number by Carolina’s historical standards. That number includes players who finished their college career elsewhere and short-term transfers. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Hubert Davis Wednesday Pre-BYU Exhibition Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Wednesday afternoon at the Smith Center ahead of the Tar Heels' exhibition game against the BYU Cougars on Friday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. (View Video)

NCAA clears Luka Bogavac, but UNC still working to get him on the basketball court

North Carolina is making progress on being able to get Montenegrin wing Luka Bogavac on the court in games, but still isn’t there, although the NCAA has cleared him. "From an NCAA standpoint, yes," UNC coach Hubert Davis said when asked Wednesday if there was an update on Bogavac. "Institutionally-wise, we’re working on it and we’re making progress." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Hubert Davis Live Radio Show Returns Monday Dec. 8

The UNC men's basketball season is right around the corner, and Hubert Davis Live, hosted by Jones Angell, will debut its first show of the 2025-26 season Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. When the team's schedule permits, the show will originate from the Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery at the corner of Franklin and Columbia Streets in downtown Chapel Hill. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Jordan's series debuts on NBC, Peacock

In an exclusive appearance Tuesday on NBC & Peacock, airing at halftime of Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets, Michael Jordan spoke with Mike Tirico about how he spends his time post-retirement, why he felt it was important to launch his "MJ: Insights To Excellence" series, and the unlikely time that he felt pressure attempting a free throw. (NBA.com)

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