Drake Powell cracks starting lineup for Brooklyn Nets

One significant alteration this week was the insertion of rookie Drake Powell into the Brooklyn Nets' starting lineup the past two games. Powell, the third of the Nets’ league-record five first-round picks in 2025, has totaled 26 points over 49 minutes in the two starts, including 16 with five rebounds and two 3-pointers in their 116-113 loss to the Pelicans. (New York Post)

Bill Belichick to join ACC Network’s on-site coverage of CFP National Championship as guest analyst

ACC Network will deliver extensive on-site studio programming surrounding the Miami Hurricanes as they compete in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami, Fla., from Jan. 17–19, highlighted by appearances from North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick, who will join the network’s coverage as a special guest analyst. (ESPN)

A Massachusetts brewery struck gold with a Drake Maye-themed beer that’s selling like crazy

If you stop by Stellwagen Beer Company’s taproom, you won’t be able to find its most popular beer. It sold out in under three days. In terms of style, the beer isn’t anything revolutionary. In layman’s terms, it’s a beer that tastes like beer. So why is this one beer flipping Stellwagen’s business on its head? Everyone wants to try the “Drake Maye beer.” (Mass Live)

Eve Carson Scholarship Awards Students on Her 40th Birthday

The Eve Carson Scholarship, named for the student body president who was murdered in 2008, announced its latest cohort of recipients on what would have been her 40th birthday. The program awards juniors who have “exhibited passion and transformative growth” with $15,000 in tuition and up to $5,000 for a "transformative summer experience." (Carolina Alumni Review)

Video: IC Podcast - Carolina, California and the Basketball Metrics

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's second leg of the west coast swing as the Tar Heels face California on Saturday. With the loss to Stanford, Saturday’s game becomes critical. Barnes and Ashley also discuss the ACC and the metrics behind the records and performances. (View Video)

Men's college basketball 2025-26 midseason freshman grades

3. Caleb Wilson, UNC: While Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa entered the season with All-American expectations, Wilson has played himself into that discussion, averaging 19.5 points and 11 rebounds, showing improved passing ability, and a motor on defense. He has had eight games of 20 points and 10 rebounds, including six in his last eight contests. (ESPN)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can Hubert Davis Fix UNC's Defense?

Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson dissect UNC Basketball's struggle to defend ball screens, recent second-half collapses, and the absence of a true floor general like Joel Berry or Ty Lawson. With Cal boasting elite free throw shooting and a veteran lineup, are the Tar Heels prepared to bounce back? (View Video)

History: Building UNC Basketball's 'New Blue Heaven'

As a man suffering from a fatal disease, Hargrove "Skipper" Bowles couldn’t be without his respirator for more than an hour. He still decided to part with it momentarily for a chance to experience something very significant in his lifetime. Seated in a wheelchair, Bowles was led into a cavernous space that radiated Carolina Blue from every direction. (Inside Carolina)

Bella Devey, Lilliah Blum Called Up For U.S. Women's Soccer National Team Development Camp

The U.S. Women's Youth National Team staff released the 24-player roster for the Development Camp Jan. 17-25 in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon. Lilliah Blum and Bella Devey from the University of North Carolina women's soccer program will represent the Tar Heels at camp. UNC is one of four schools to have two athletes on the camp's roster. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Jeff Lebo Discusses 1986 Duke at Carolina (First game in the Smith Center)

Carolina just won its 500th game in the Smith Center, so we look back at the first game (No. 1 UNC vs. No. 3 Duke ) in the building's history. Neal Harrell discusses fundraising for the building (3:50). Jeff Lebo talks about playing in the game (20:41). And we give TV audio, Dean Smith postgame audio, and more (32:27). (Listen To Podcast)

Frustration Rises in Palo Alto: 'I hate to lose"

Can you describe your emotions after this loss and the emotions in the locker room? Caleb Wilson: "I’m frustrated. I hate to lose and I hate losing when we don’t have to, so that’s all I can say." Henri Veesaar: "I think everybody is (ticked) off. So I think just clearing up little things, taking pride in your matchup, and just being proud to wear this uniform." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball's NET ranking falls to season-low as NCAA résumé takes hit

The good NCAA tournament résumé UNC built up during nonconference play is falling apart. After the Tar Heels fell to 3-3 in Quad 1 games with their loss Wednesday at Stanford, they fell eight spots in the NET rankings to a season-low 30. That’s the lowest since UNC was 32 at the end of last season, when it barely slipped into the tournament field. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 73, Miami 62

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 73-62 victory over the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Reniya Kelly's Career High Sends UNC Women's Basketball Over Miami, 73-62 - Highlights

Reniya Kelly scored a career high 24 points, Indya Nivar added 13, and Taissa Queiroz scored 10 as the UNC Women's Basketball team took care of Miami, 73-62, on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Career-High Night From Reniya Kelly Lifts UNC Women's Basketball Over Miami

Locked in a tight contest at halftime, North Carolina women's basketball broke the game open with a 24-point third quarter on the way to a 73-62 victory over Miami at Carmichael Arena on Thursday. UNC's high-scoring second half performance secured the fourth straight win over southern foe Miami as Reniya Kelly posted a career-high 24 points. (GoHeels.com)

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