What Happened: Who’s to Blame for Stalling the 1982 ACC Championship Game?

The most controversial moment in coach Dean Smith's career at UNC came during a game he won. The 1982 ACC Tournament final changed college basketball, not only because of the four-corners offense the Tar Heels used the final 13 minutes, but because of its juxtaposition to the first 27 minutes, as thrilling and dynamic as any in ACC history. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball: Tar Heels rate highly in “way too early” 2026 predictions

With the 2025 season coming to an end, as is tradition in pretty much every sport, now is the time for the “way too early” predictions for next year. D1Baseball.com got in on that fun earlier this week, with 10 of their writers making their initial picks for who will play in Omaha in 2026. The North Carolina Tar Heels were one of the top choices. (Tar Heel Blog)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Updates in April-June 2025

As part of demolition to make way for an expanded Refuel gas station at 1950 U.S. Highway 15-501 North, the Dean Smith mural painted by Scott Nurkin was gradually broken apart through mid-April. Nurkin said beforehand he’s looking to paint a new version of the mural somewhere else, but has yet to have any business or space come forward. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Summer Camp, Caleb Wilson Is Special

Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson break down standout performances from UNC's recent basketball camps. They spotlight Seth Trimble's leadership, Caleb Wilson's jaw-dropping potential, and Jonathan Powell's sharpshooting skills. Robinson also shares emotional stories from the Eric Montross Basketball Camp. (View Video)

Four Tar Heels Named To Phil Steele Preseason All-ACC Football Teams

Four North Carolina football players have been named to the 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-ACC Teams, announced by the publication. Defensive back Thaddeus Dixon earned a spot on the second team, while offensive lineman Daniel King and long snapper Spencer Triplett were third-team picks. Running back Davion Gause was named to the fourth team. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Perplexing Paradigm

How Steve Newmark came out of nowhere to be the next AD is a subject that has the entire Tar Heel state buzzing. Unlike Bubba, Newmark has never been an athletic director anywhere, never worked on a college campus and we hope is a good choice to help build financial resources after he did the same for 15 years at NASCAR, a priority for UNC. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Quarterback Gio Lopez Is Ready To Lead The Tar Heels

South Alabama transfer quarterback Gio Lopez will get his first taste of ACC football this season when he suits up for North Carolina. So far, Lopez has learned a lot from coach Bill Belichick, as he said recently while working at the Manning Passing Academy. (View Video)

Two NCAA title wins, snow day blowout highlight UNC takeover day on ACC Network

A snow day blowout, two national championship wins, and seven victories against ranked teams highlight North Carolina's annual takeover day on ACC Network. The ACC Network’s annual school-by-school summer takeovers series began on June 25 with Boston College and ends with Wake Forest on July 21. The Tar Heels’ day is Tuesday, July 8. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Sam Howell Ranked Among College Football's Top 25 True Freshmen of the Century

19. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina (2019): Howell helped begin Mack Brown's second stint in Chapel Hill with a bang. He threw for 3,641 yards and an ACC-best 38 touchdowns against just seven interceptions, helping the Tar Heels improve by five wins. The only true freshman quarterback with a better debut than Howell is the No. 1 player on this list. (CBS Sports)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Steve Newmark Named UNC’s Athletic Director in Waiting

On July 1 news broke that UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham would stay in the role one more year before moving into a new role as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and AD. Steve Newmark, former president of RFK racing steps in as UNC’s next AD. WRAL’s Brian Murphy joins Ross Martin to dive into all aspects of the news. (View Video)

Ben Stiller and Cameron Johnson excited about Nuggets, Jokic

In giving up Michael Porter Jr. on Monday, the Denver Nuggets gained a heck of a player back in former Tar Heel Cameron Johnson — and the former Brooklyn Nets forward is excited about his new opportunity. So too is actor Ben Stiller, who took to social media and shared a clip of the 29-year-old on The Young Man and the Three podcast. (Denver Sports)

Former UNC basketball stars return to campus for summer workouts

Cameron Johnson, who was traded to the Denver Nuggets this week, was in Chapel Hill along with several other alums from the basketball program to run the courts for a few sessions. The pictures from the official basketball social media account showed Johnson, Luke Maye, Justin Jackson and others enjoying some competitive moments on the court together. (Keeping It Heel)

Drake Powell Reflects On Lessons, Adjustments At UNC

Drake Powell leaned on UNC's veteran players his lone season with the Tar Heels. He was asked Tuesday how playing at Carolina helped prepare him for the NBA. "The (daily) preparation. I think that was something I struggled with going in, but I had to continue to put trust in a lot of my vets. Seth Trimble, R.J. Davis, Jalen Washington, guys like that." (Inside Carolina)

Phil Steele ranks ACC Football schedules from toughest to easiest

14. North Carolina: The first year of Bill Belichick kicks off with TCU at home on Sept. 1. UNC doesn’t have a particularly difficult schedule, since it’s in the middle of the pack nationwide and near the bottom of the ACC. They host Clemson in October and the road games don’t look too daunting. They include UCF, Cal, Syracuse, Wake Forest, and NC State. (On3.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Whaaaat!

Steve Newmark will take over UNC's 300-plus employee athletic department, with 28 sports, hundreds of assistants and staff, and nearly a thousand athletes. He has never worked on a college campus, only as an agent for athletes and a lawyer for conferences 20 years ago. And, how did this happen without a peep in the media, especially social media? (Chapelboro.com)

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