Caleb Wilson Seizing Each Chance To Prove Doubters Wrong, Motivate Himself
Caleb Wilson had a message for Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry in the handshake line Wednesday night: Thank you. In the summer of 2024, Shrewsberry was an assistant coach on the USA Basketball U18 AmeriCup team that ultimately cut Wilson. On Wednesday, Shrewsberry watched up close what he missed out on, as Wilson tallied 22 points. (
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Video: Seth Trimble on UNC’s Grit, Leadership, and the Virginia Comeback
North Carolina guard
Seth Trimble joins ACC Insider to discuss UNC’s comeback win at Virginia, leadership inside the Tar Heels' locker room, what the victory revealed about the team’s identity, defensive toughness, and the growth of teammates like
Caleb Wilson and
Jarin Stevenson.
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UNC students sled, ski and play in the snow: 'The vibe is joyous out here'
In true North Carolina snow day fashion, the streets of Chapel Hill were alive with groups of people sledding on cardboard slabs, attempting to make snowballs with clumps of ice and begrudgingly getting full-priced blue cups at He’s Not Here — which remained open throughout the storm. As the day went on, temperatures remained under freezing. (
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Sources: Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach
Bill Belichick is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. In voting this month, Belichick fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility. "Six Super Bowls isn't enough?" Belichick asked, referring to the championships he won as coach of the Patriots. (
ESPN)
Tar Heels Have Found Something After Halftime Lately
Ever since North Carolina got its formal wake-up call at halftime of its loss at California, the Tar Heels have decidedly outperformed its opponents after the intermission. And at no time was it more impressive than UNC's second half in its 85-80 victory over Virginia on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Caleb Wilson said that "Pride" is the key ingredient. (
TarHeel247)
Indya Nivar Named To Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Watchlist
Elevating her game and establishing herself as a defensive force,
Indya Nivar's efforts have been recognized as the North Carolina guard has been named to the 2026 Naismith Women's College Defensive Player of the Year Watch List. Nivar is one of 25 nationally and one of five from the ACC to be named as a finalist for this season's prestigious award. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Top 5 Regular-Season Wins Under Hubert Davis
How does UNC Basketball's road upset of Virginia stack up? Isaac Schade ranks the top five regular-season wins of the
Hubert Davis era, spotlighting iconic matchups like the Coach K farewell upset at Duke and statement victories against Kansas and Tennessee.
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Tue Jan 27
Chansky’s Notebook: Sophomore Slippage
The strength of schedule has not come out, but the
2026 UNC Football schedule is certain to be in the top 20. The opening game is once again TCU, which will be favored in Dublin on Aug. 29. This season, the Tar Heels trade their other three non-conference opponents for East Tennessee, Notre Dame, and UConn. They combined to go 27-10 last season. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Scouting UNC Football's Transfer Portal Class - Washington, Thurman, Jackson, McRoy, Willie
Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at tight ends Jordan Washington and Jelani Thurman, running back Kaleb Jackson, offensive lineman Shaq McRoy, defensive back Ade Willie, and what these transfer portal signees will bring to UNC Football in 2026.
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Tue Jan 27
UNC Basketball finally finds scoring help as role players emerge in ACC play
One of the biggest things UNC Basketball has struggled with is finding players other than
Seth Trimble,
Henri Veesaar, and
Caleb Wilson who can consistently contribute offensively. Finding another player to step up has been an issue. But that seems to have been resolved, at least for now. Here are three role players who have stepped up as of late. (
USA Today)
The Many Ways Seth Trimble Impacts Tar Heel Victories
Seth Trimble’s performance on Saturday at Virginia featured a series of timely plays that
Hubert Davis credited as a key reason North Carolina rallied to defeat the Cavaliers, 85-80, in a season-defining ACC victory. While the senior guard often fills a behind-the-scenes, do-it-all role for the Tar Heels, his influence extends beyond what the box score reflects. (
Inside Carolina)
Podcast: Holding Court with Courtney Banghart - UNC vs. Syracuse Recap, NC State Preview
UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart discusses how the Tar Heels were able to wrap up the win against Syracuse in overtime,
Nyla Harris' impact, free throw improvement, listener questions, next Monday's game at NC State, and more.
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Tue Jan 27
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Joel Berry
Former Tar Heel point guard and 2017 national champion
Joel Berry joins the Carolina Insider Podcast for a conversation with
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to recap UNC Basketball's big victory on the road at Virginia from over the weekend.
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Tue Jan 27
Derek Dixon’s growth, efficiency delivering consistent results for UNC Basketball
Derek Dixon’s emergence has given UNC a steadying presence in the backcourt and another source of confidence as the Tar Heels move deeper into ACC play. The freshman leads the ACC in assist-to-turnover ratio in league games (4.2) and has started each of the last three games, delivering multiple three-pointers and double-figure scoring each time. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Carolina Insider - 2026 UNC Football Schedule Breakdown
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com discuss the
2026 North Carolina football schedule that was released by the ACC on Monday night.
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