Matt Able could have been drafted, now he’s trying to be great

When Matt Able started the draft process, he knew who he was — a leader, a playmaker and, in his opinion, the hardest working person in any gym. He identified areas of improvement, but the feedback he got was good. The decision came down to settling for good, likely the second round, or come back to college and try to be great. He chose great. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Football’s Coaches Versus Cancer Shoe Auction Now Live

The UNC Football program welcomed pediatric cancer patients and their families to the Kenan Football Center for the annual Kicks for Kids event. In partnership with the UNC Children's Hospital, Tar Heel players joined the patients to paint shoes for the Carolina football coaches to wear during the Coaches Versus Cancer Game against Syracuse on Saturday. (GoHeels.com)

Neo Avdalas was 'the next big talent' in Greece. He still has potential to unlock that title at UNC

On Dec. 10, 2021, 15-year-old Neo Avdalas checked in at the end of a game against Alba Berlin for the Panathinaikos senior EuroLeague team. Kendrick Perry launched a pass to the teenager. He took two steps and sprung up with his right hand and jammed the ball into the net. With that slam, Neo became the youngest scorer in EuroLeague history. (Daily Tar Heel)

Justin Jackson sees no reason to panic over Indiana loss

Justin Jackson isn’t worried about Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball team after a 76-58 exhibition loss at Indiana. Jackson said the setting matters, as does Indiana’s veteran, physical front line. It was also the first game in a road environment for a roster that had played only one other exhibition. "I’m not as worried as the average fan might be." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Syracuse Football Preview

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas look ahead to North Carolina Football's next matchup, as the Tar Heels welcome the Syracuse Orange to Kenan Stadium this Saturday, with kickoff set for 7:30pm. (View Video)

The evidence has changed for Carolina Football

What do we make of North Carolina’s win at Duke? For the Tar Heels, reclaiming the Victory Bell has opened questions that seemed unlikely a few weeks ago. The Tar Heels are 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC standings, tied with Clemson for fourth place. Fourth, not fifteenth. What does that mean for the rest of this season? For next season? For Bill Belichick? (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Starts Unranked for First Time Since 2005

UNC Basketball was left out of the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time since 2005-06. Have the voters underestimated Michael Malone’s squad? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss the Carolina roster, Malone’s coaching potential, and whether the Tar Heels deserve the benefit of the doubt. (View Video)

“Love Each Other, Love The Game, Love Carolina”

Mike Schall and his wife wanted to start their own volleyball club, but it wasn't financially feasible. That changed when an associate director position opened at Triangle Volleyball. Schall spent seven years there with "no intention of going back" to college coaching. There was one exception. "There was one place I would consider, and that was Carolina." (GoHeels.com)

Sayon Keita’s adaptability guides him through unexpected journey

When Mahamadou Maïga, the Mali coordinator of the Serge Ibaka Foundation, was walking to the Spanish embassy in Bamako, Mali, an astonishingly tall, skinny 12-year-old caught his eye. It’s not every day you cross paths with a scout who can get you in contact with an NBA champion’s academy. For Sayon Keita, the situation was a dream come true. (Daily Tar Heel)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson shows flashes, scores 16 in NBA debut

Caleb Wilson’s NBA regular-season debut reminded everyone that the transition from college basketball to the pros won’t always be smooth, even for a rookie with his considerable talent. The former UNC Basketball star scored 16 points, missed seven of eight 3-point attempts and finished with a -45 in Chicago’s 135-92 loss Wednesday at Toronto. (Tar Heel Tribune)

A Superstar in UNC Football’s Win vs. Duke, Greg Smith Becoming A Big Name

About 700 major college football players have competed in enough snaps at safety this season to be considered for ranking and evaluation at that defensive position by a major football analytics company. At the midpoint of the 2026 regular season, North Carolina safety Greg Smith III ranks No. 1 on that list, with an 89.9 grade from Pro Football Focus. (Chapelboro.com)

Audio: ACC Network Basketball Podcast - UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart joins

Debbie Antonelli and Kelly Gramlich are back to preview the 2026 ACC Women's Basketball season and react to the newly-released AP Preseason Poll! Plus, North Carolina Head Coach Courtney Banghart joins the show! (ESPN)

North Carolina Football Injury Update: First Report for Syracuse Game

Following a victory over Duke that saw several UNC starters exit with injuries, the ACC has released its initial availability report ahead of the Tar Heels’ Saturday matchup with Syracuse. UNC starters Jordan Shipp, Kaleb Cost, Benjamin Hall, Peyton Waters, Jordan Hall, and Aeron Burrell are all listed as questionable ahead of Saturday night’s game. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, UNC vs. Duke - "Bring Our Bell Home"

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Game 6 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels to document their 24-20 road victory over the Duke Blue Devils, share the history of the rivalry, and bring the Victory Bell back home to Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Early enrollee center Noelle Bofia ready to show what she has learned at UNC

After graduating from high school early and enrolling at UNC for the spring semester, Noelle Bofia practiced with the Tar Heels as she prepared for her first college basketball season. That time gave her a chance to adjust to stronger defenders, improve her footwork, and become familiar with the program before making her debut in Chapel Hill. (Daily Tar Heel)

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