Jake Schaffner drafted No. 20 overall by Boston Red Sox in MLB first round
Jake Schaffner was selected Saturday by Boston Red Sox as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft, capping a season that paired elite on-base skills with Gold Glove-level defense and postseason poise. Schaffner, No. 75 on the Top 250 prospects list, finished among UNC's leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Diamond Heels in the minor leagues: Kane Kepley still rolling; good outings for Austin Love
Kane Kepley had a rare rough day on Thursday for the South Bend Cubs, but he’s had an incredible season in the High Class A Midwest League. Kepley leads the league in runs scored — he’s got 83. On July 5,
Austin Love threw two scoreless innings (9th and 10th) to secure a 2-1 walk-off victory for Triple A Memphis against Charlotte on Thursday. (
Salisbury Post)
Bulls' Wilson 'emotional,' dominant in 35-point summer league debut
Bulls rookie
Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his summer league debut, the second most in a Las Vegas debut since the event began in 2004. It was Wilson's first competitive game since Feb. 10, after his lone season at UNC ended in February with a broken wrist, and he said he cried before the game because he was so emotional to be back on the court. (
ESPN)
Video: IC Podcast - Angelo Brizzi, UNC Recruiting in Las Vegas, Peach Jam Preview
As the UNC Basketball staff hits the recruiting trail for the summer evaluation periods, Inside Carolina's Sean Moran joins from EYBL Las Vegas, Sherrell McMillan previews next week's Adidas and Peach Jam events, and the guys analyze
Angelo Brizzi's value to the Tar Heels.
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Sat Jul 11
UNC baseball stars poised for 2026 MLB draft
Several North Carolina baseball players are expected to take the next step in their careers in the MLB draft. Five members of the Tar Heels' 2026 squad are expected to be drafted: Owen Hull,
Jake Schaffner, Ryan Lynch,
Jason DeCaro, and
Gavin Gallaher. They all appeared in ESPN‘s final MLB Draft rankings and MLB's Top 250 Draft Prospects list. (
USA Today)
Alexandria native Owen Hull expected to hear name called at MLB Draft
The next chapter of
Owen Hull's baseball journey is just days away. The Alexandria, Virginia, native, who starred at Bishop Ireton High School before playing at George Mason and helping North Carolina reach the Men's College World Series championship series, is now waiting for the biggest moment of his career: the Major League Baseball Draft. (
WJLA)
Video: Caleb Wilson goes off for 35 points in NBA Summer League debut - Highlights
Caleb Wilson, the Chicago Bulls' No. 4 overall draft pick, put on a spectacular scoring performance against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, setting a new record for most points in a Vegas Summer League debut, finishing with a game-high 35 points. Check out the highlights.
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Fri Jul 10
Caleb Wilson breaks NBA Summer League record for debut with 35 points
Caleb Wilson was impressive in his first game in 150 days from the start, setting a record for points in an NBA Summer League opener with a 35-point show. Although his Chicago Bulls lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 97–96 on Friday in Las Vegas, the No. 4 pick outplayed former Duke star
Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 pick, who had 23 points and six rebounds. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Carolina Swimming And Diving Places 21 On CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams
The University of North Carolina swimming and diving program placed 21 Tar Heels on the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America teams. To qualify for first-team Scholar All-America, student-athletes must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and participated in their national championship. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Football Schedule Lookahead: East Tennessee State
UNC Football's Sept. 12 game against East Tennessee State at Kenan Stadium is the Tar Heels’ only clear-cut favorite on a
demanding schedule. The Buccaneers are an FCS program from the Southern Conference that went 7-5 and 5-3 in league play last season, finishing third in the SoCon. The Buccaneers ranked 15th nationally in total offense. (
USA Today)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC, Luke Maye Create Unforgettable Elite-Eight Moment vs. UK
UNC Basketball fans reflect on their favorite memories, including the Tar Heels' 2017 Elite Eight win over Kentucky and
Luke Maye’s legendary shot. Host Isaac Schade dives into
R.J. Davis’ Smith Center scoring record, the electric Final Four showdown against Duke, and more.
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Fri Jul 10
Parker Wolfe rides last-lap kick into 2-mile win at Prefontaine Classic
Parker Wolfe fought off German Mohamed Abdilaahi down the stretch to win the men’s two-mile Friday in the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field. Wolfe, a 2024 Olympian and former NCAA 5,000-meter champ, finished in 8:10.13 to conclude the Pre’s first day before an estimated crowd of 9,000. In the process, he just missed the U.S. record of 8:07.07. (
Oregon Live)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Practice Scoops and Standouts with 2009 Champ Mike Copeland
2009 National Champion
Mike Copeland joins former UNC and NBA forward
John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels’ first offseason under
Michael Malone. Copeland attended UNC Basketball’s summer camps and discusses the program’s practicing, conditioning, and newcomers who stood out during scrimmages.
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Fri Jul 10
How much Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball staff members will earn
UNC basketball coach
Michael Malone’s first coaching staff will make more than $1.7 million, according to a UNC-System database. Malone will make $7.5 million his first year. Chuck Martin will be paid $500,000.
Pat Sullivan will make $390,143. Bryan Tibaldi will be paid $365,000. Sean May will earn $344,659. And
Brandon Robinson will make $125,000. (
WRAL.com)
Sarah Fox, Trey Giddens Represent UNC At ACC Career Trek
Sarah Fox of the UNC rowing team and
Trey Giddens of the football program were selected to take part in the three-day ACC Career Trek to Charlotte, where they had the opportunity to network with professionals across a range of industries. The experience provided valuable insight and off-the-field preparation as they plan for life after graduation. (
GoHeels.com)