Melkart Abou Jaoude Takes Nothing for Granted, it's the Work that Counts

In the modern era of transfer portal, NIL, and poaching, it was a bit of a surprise that Melkart Abou Jaoude remained at UNC for his final season of college football. The 260-pound defensive terror off the edge probably could have gone anywhere; certainly programs with pedigrees for winning at a level higher than what has been the norm at UNC. (TarHeel247)

Savannah Bananas put Bill Belichick to work during Chapel Hill stop

On Saturday, Bill Belichick took a break from spring practice at UNC to try his hand at coaching first base for the Savannah Bananas, who took on the Texas Tailgaters in the first of a two-game series at Kenan Stadium. The eternally grumpy Belichick was in great spirits, doffing his cap to the crowd while sporting a cut-off hoodie with a Bananas logo. (Yahoo! Sports)

Seattle Catching Prospect Luke Stevenson Doesn’t Mind the Cal Raleigh Comparison

Former UNC catcher Luke Stevenson was quoted this month when I wrote about how Ryan Sloan and Kade Anderson profile as Seattle Aces in the Making. My spring training conversation with the 21-year-old backstop also included what he had to say about his own skill set, which in many respects it is similar to what Cal Raleigh’s was in the minors. (FanGraphs)

Former UNC golfer Ryan Gerard flew to Africa to qualify for the Masters. It paid off

Former UNC All-American golfer Ryan Gerard is explaining how he earned an invitation to his first Masters, when out comes a sentence that sounds like a Mad Lib. “We were in Abu Dhabi at a pro-am party talking to a Bahrain. He was saying a bunch of cool countries around that the DP World Tour plays at.” One of them sounded made up: Mauritius. (MSN.com)

Savannah Bananas bring excitement to Chapel Hill, small businesses look for a boost

Banana Ball is coming to the Triangle. The Savannah Bananas, the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball, take on the Texas Tailgaters at a sold-out Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill this weekend and businesses are getting ready. Franklin Street bleeds yellow this week to welcome the Savannah Bananas to Chapel Hill. It's part of their Banana Ball World Tour. (Spectrum News)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac in Portal, Maximo Adams a Heel, Jonathan Powell to Pitt

Luka Bogavac initially indicated he wanted to return to UNC, but Saturday declared he'll enter the portal. Jonathan Powell becomes the first Tar Heel to commit elsewhere, announcing for Pitt on Saturday. Jaydon Young re-committed to Michael Malone, and Maximo Adams will remain a Tar Heel. (View Video)

Nuggets fans celebrate date of Malone’s bold move in 2016 to start Jokic as ‘Jokmas’

Nikola Jokic’s rise to stardom began with what seemed like a bold coaching move at the time by current UNC basketball coach Michael Malone. Jokic was a second-round pick and was playing behind first-round pick Jusuf Nurkic when the Denver Nuggets’ coach went against conventional NBA logic in a decision that reshaped the franchise and Jokic’s career. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Cormac Ryan leads Milwaukee Bucks to Friday win with breakout night

Cormac Ryan, a sharpshooter during UNC's 2023-24 Sweet 16 run, exploded for a career-high 28 points in Milwaukee's 125-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Ryan drained 10 of his 17 shots, including a 5-of-9 mark from deep. Scoring wasn't the only impressive part of Ryan's Friday night, as he added five rebounds and dished out three assists. (USA Today)

Michael Malone Wasn’t Carolina, But He Wasn’t a Stranger, Either

Michael Malone sat in the stands at the Smith Center with a notebook, just another visitor watching Carolina's basketball practice. Minutes later, then-head coach Hubert Davis yelled for him to come down to the floor. Months later, Malone is no longer a visitor. He's family. Malone never played or coached at UNC. But he didn't arrive as a stranger, either. (TarHeel247)

No. 6 UNC Baseball squeezes out dramatic 14-inning marathon win to even series at Clemson

UNC Baseball has made a habit of endurance tests, and Saturday demanded nearly five hours of patience, pitching, and drama before squeezing out just enough execution at the end. The No. 6 Tar Heels survived their second 14-inning marathon in 12 days, outlasting Clemson 6-4 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium to even the series ahead of Sunday’s finale. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Hansbrough Praises Michael Malone Hire

Michael Malone takes the reins for UNC Men's Basketball. Will his passionate, tough-minded approach return the Tar Heels to national title contention? Tyler Hansbrough discusses the Malone hire, his basketball knowledge, and fiery leadership style reminiscent of Roy Williams. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Outlasts Clemson in 14-Inning Duel

It took 14 innings, but the Diamond Heels eked out a 6-4 victory over Clemson on Saturday to tie the series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium (Highlights). The No. 6 Tar Heels battled back down two runs to force extras and outlasted the Tigers in a game spanning more than five hours. Caden Glauber worked his magic for six frames and 101 pitches thrown. (TarHeel247)

No. 1 UNC Men’s Lacrosse Falls at No. 2 Notre Dame

In a matchup of the two top-ranked teams in the nation, No. 2 Notre Dame got the better of No. 1 North Carolina Saturday in South Bend, outscoring the Tar Heels 6-2 in the second half to earn a 10-5 win. Carolina is now 10-2 on the season and 1-1 in ACC play. The Tar Heels will stay on the road next weekend when they visit No. 9 Virginia in Charlottesville. (Chapelboro.com)

Cubs sign talented shortstop prospect Alex Madera

Talk about a signing that came out of nowhere, as the Chicago Cubs get back on the free agent market to find unexpected talent. According to reports, Undrafted UNC shortstop Alex Madera and the Cubs have reached an agreement on what appears to be a Minor League deal, as he will make his professional debut at some point this season. (CubsHQ)

UNC Transfer Jonathan Powell Commits to Pittsburgh Basketball

Jonathan Powell’s time in Chapel Hill is over. On Saturday, the sophomore wing became the first Tar Heel of the offseason to choose another school via the transfer portal, announcing his commitment to Pittsburgh, his agency confirmed to On3. The move comes five days after Powell’s agency initially confirmed his intention to enter the portal on Monday. (Inside Carolina)

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