UNC Other Sports News

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Other Sports News.

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Elliot Cadeau leads Michigan to Final Four

Elliot Cadeau exacted revenge on Alabama in one of two impressive performances that have returned Michigan to the Final Four. Meanwhile, Ian Jackson’s St. John’s team came two wins short, and Cade Tyson pursues a title on a much smaller stage. Cadeau combined for 25 points and 17 assists in Michigan's Midwest victories over Alabama and Tennessee. (Tar Heel Tribune)

NC State to hire Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey as next head men's basketball coach

NC State is set to hire Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey as its next head men's basketball coach. He would replace Will Wade, who left to return to LSU after one season with the Wolfpack. Gainey has been on Rick Barnes’ staff at Tennessee since 2021. He previously held that role at Marquette in 2020-21 after two seasons on the staff at Arizona. (On3.com)

UConn’s Braylon Mullins joins UNC's Seth Trimble in last-second Duke daggers

While UConn freshman Braylon Mullins joined UNC’s Seth Trimble in Duke nightmares for their last-second daggers, Sunday's collapse extended the Blue Devils’ championship-game drought. Duke hasn't reached the championship game since 2015. By contrast, UNC has played for the championship three times since then: 2016, 2017 (champions), and 2022. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Jon Scheyer, Cameron Boozer Post-UConn Press Conference

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer and forward Cameron Boozer speak with the media following the Blue Devils' 73-72 last-second loss to the UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight on Sunday. (View Video)

Michael Jordan explains why he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit and his vision for the sport

Michael Jordan is back in the spotlight for something he's no stranger to: winning. Jordan's NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, has been dominating this season, securing victories in four of six races so far, including the Daytona 500. Before the season kicked off, Jordan and 23XI Racing scored a settlement that could reshape the future of NASCAR. (CBS News)

NC State AD says Will Wade's resignation came in email from agent

NC State director of athletics Boo Corrigan channeled the same frustrations and bewilderment that fans were feeling Thursday in talking about coach Will Wade's sudden departure from the men's basketball program. On Tuesday night, Wade met with NC State athletics staff for two hours to discuss the state of the basketball program, Corrigan said. (WRAL.com)

Mark Byington, Vanderbilt agree to long-term contract extension

Mark Byington and Vanderbilt have agreed to a long-term contract extension. He led the Commodores to the Round of 32 in this year’s NCAA Tournament. Vanderbilt went 27-9 this season, including an 11-7 SEC mark. The Commodores entered March Madness as a No. 5 seed as part of their second trip to the big dance in as many seasons under Byington. (On3.com)

4 Takeaways From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16

Just like that, only eight remain. The Big Ten, Big East, Big 12, ACC and SEC all have at least one team remaining in what feels like a relatively accurate cross-section of the sport. Three 1-seeds are still alive in Arizona, Michigan and Duke, the tournament's No. 1 overall team. And No. 2 UConn is now within three games of its third national title in the last four years. (FOX Sports)

Ben McCollum says he will remain at Iowa despite other college basketball openings

With the possibility of multiple high-profile jobs being open this offseason, Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum said Friday he will remain with the Hawkeyes. McCollum earned praise throughout the season, and now that he has led the Hawkeyes to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years, he has been attached to rumors about openings, including UNC. (ESPN)

Ian Jackson, who left UNC for St. John's, talks Hubert Davis, facing Duke again

Ian Jackson knows all about Duke because he played last season at North Carolina. That’s why he has interest in another major story: UNC’s decision to part ways with Hubert Davis after five seasons at the school. "It sucks. Hubert Davis was a great coach, great person. His family is great people. I’m hoping the best. I’m hoping things go well for him." (MSN.com)

Next >