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Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft
Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record,
Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels heard their names called across the MLB Draft. The basketball recruiting trail is heating up with two big-name visits on the calendar,
Gavin Gallaher decided Chapel Hill wasn't done with him yet, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Former UNC catcher Colin Hynek signs deal with Chicago Cubs
After going undrafted in the 2026 MLB Draft,
Colin Hynek has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs. After spending the majority of his collegiate career at Georgia State, Hynek transferred to the University of North Carolina to compete as a graduate level student. He was brought in to add depth behind the plate, forming a duo with
Macon Winslow. (
Keeping It Heel)
Jake Schaffner’s dream becomes first-round reality
Jake Schaffner’s baseball journey has taken him from Janesville Craig to college stops out of state. Now, it’s taking him to the Boston Red Sox. The Janesville native was selected 20th overall by Boston in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday night. Schaffner said the last few days have moved fast as he starts to process what comes next. (
WMTV)
Kane Kepley Made an Absolutely Ridiculous Play That Deserves More Attention
Although the numbers don’t look as overwhelming for 22-year-old 2025 second rounder
Kane Kepley as they once did, the shape suggests pretty strongly to me that this is a guy who needs to face better pitching to continue his development. In the meantime, one of his skills that will definitely translate as the former Diamond Heel climbs? The glove. (
Bleacher Nation)
What are Red Sox getting in UNC roommates they took in MLB Draft? Their coach weighs in
Few enjoyed the top of the Red Sox’ draft board more than UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes, who watched from a North Carolina beach Saturday as Boston selected two of his players, shortstop
Jake Schaffner and outfielder
Owen Hull, with their first two picks. In just one season in Chapel Hill, the pair of roommates made a big impact for the Tar Heels. (
MSN.com)
America’s pastime has rich history at UNC
UNC's first sporting event took place in spring 1884 on a baseball diamond against Bingham Military School. We don’t know the date or the result, but it was a Great Day to be a Tar Heel. Baseball has a rich history in Chapel Hill. In celebration of America250, let’s look at some surprising ties between the nation’s pastime and its first public university. (
UNC.edu)
Aaron Sabato is Thriving at Triple-A. Do the Twins Care?
Aaron Sabato has spent most of his pro career trying to convince the Twins that he could become more than organizational depth. Now, he's finally doing everything they could ask from a first baseman. The problem? It may have come too late. Lightly recruited, Sabato transformed himself into one of college baseball's premier power hitters at UNC. (
Twins Daily)
Who is Jake Schaffner? Get to know Red Sox' first-round draft pick
With the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected shortstop
Jake Schaffner out of the University of North Carolina. It was a surprise pick for Boston as Schaffner was ranked far lower on most draft boards. While he wasn't viewed as a first-round prospect, Schaffner has an exciting skill set with advanced bat-to-ball skills and speed. (
NBC Sports)
What UNC baseball’s Ryan Lynch brings to San Diego Padres
After starting his career in the bullpen,
Ryan Lynch became a key part of the rotation in the postseason as a freshman before earning a spot as a starter in his sophomore year. He has plus-velocity that reaches the high 90s and some solid off-speed stuff. Lynch is likely to experience both worlds as a long reliever with some spot starts at the next level. (
MSN.com)
Gold Glove second baseman Gavin Gallaher returning to UNC for senior season
Second baseman
Gavin Gallaher will remain at UNC for his senior season, bolstering a Tar Heel baseball program coming off a run to Omaha. The captain started all 69 games for Carolina and finished this past season batting .291 with an .865 OPS, collecting 84 hits, 12 home runs, and 64 RBI, while scoring 79 runs and stealing eight bases in nine attempts. (
Tar Heel Tribune)