UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Angelo Brizzi
Angelo Brizzi, a 6-3 guard is joining UNC Men's Basketball as a graduate student for the 2026-27 season. Brizzi averaged 14.5 points last season at the University of Buffalo. He started all 32 games for the Bulls and averaged nearly 16 points in Mid-American Conference action. He scored 20 or more points eight times, including a career-best 27 vs. UMass. (
GoHeels.com)
Drake Maye’s potential 2026 leap goes beyond the stat sheet
What signals improvement for
Drake Maye in 2026? Typically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes. The New England Patriots QB concluded last season second in 2025 MVP voting. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Chicago Bulls' Caleb Wilson is a summer winner after dazzling in Las Vegas
There were a few down moments for
Caleb Wilson in his first three Summer League games. He missed too many free throws and had some turnovers. But my, oh, my, were there highs for the Bulls rookie. The franchise has been searching for "that dude" for years and might have found him with the No. 4 pick. And it’s not just his above-the-rim game. (
Chicago Sun-Times)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offers Asa Montgomery
Michael Malone and UNC offered
class of 2027 4-star small forward
Asa Montgomery, capitalizing on his rapid climb up the basketball recruiting rankings. Will the Tar Heels' early pursuit secure a future centerpiece, or will competition from programs like Alabama and Louisville intensify the recruiting battle?
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Mon Jul 20
Michael Malone’s father was architect of the 'Jordan Rules' as Pistons assistant coach
As a Detroit Pistons assistant coach under Chuck Daly from 1988 to 1995,
Michael Malone’s father, Brendan Malone, helped devise one of basketball’s most famous defensive schemes. The "Jordan Rules" was the blueprint that helped Detroit limit
Michael Jordan’s production and overcome the Chicago Bulls on their way to NBA titles in 1989 and 1990. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Looking Back At Tar Heels In the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League
Nine former UNC men's basketball players, including a pair who finished their college careers elsewhere, saw action in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Tar Heels in action included R.J. Davis (San Antonio), Pete Nance (Milwaukee),
Drake Powell (Brooklyn), Seth Trimble (Washington),
Henri Veesaar (Atlanta), and
Caleb Wilson (Chicago). (
GoHeels.com)
New and incoming restaurants add to Chapel Hill's vibrant food scene
In the past year, Chapel Hill has seen its restaurant scene expand, and its offerings will continue to grow, with a variety of new spots, both close to campus and around town, coming soon. Here are some new and upcoming restaurants incoming students and locals alike can look forward to. Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar is Chapel Hill’s most recent addition. (
Daily Tar Heel)
UNC Athletics Moving Toward Affiliated LLC
Officials in the UNC athletics department have spent the last year working toward launching a limited liability company to oversee a significant part of Carolina athletics. This move reflects where collegiate athletics are heading, given the sweeping changes in recent years that have altered foundations in how athletic departments were previously run. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Tar Heels in DC - Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History with Frank Blazich
UNC alumnus Frank Blazich (Class of 2004), modern military history curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, gives us a tour of the "Price of Freedom" exhibition and discusses how his studies in Chapel Hill prepared him for a career in museums.
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Mon Jul 20
Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft
Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record,
Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels heard their names called across the MLB Draft. The basketball recruiting trail is heating up with two big-name visits on the calendar,
Gavin Gallaher decided Chapel Hill wasn't done with him yet, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Faith helped Christo Kelly through tough season; he says stability should make offensive line better
North Carolina offensive lineman
Christo Kelly said his faith played a significant role in helping him process the frustration of missing most of last season, pointing to the parable of the prodigal son as a passage that resonated with him during that stretch. “This idea of taking ownership of my faith, being able to really take some of the pressure off myself,” Kelly said. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Former UNC catcher Colin Hynek signs deal with Chicago Cubs
After going undrafted in the 2026 MLB Draft,
Colin Hynek has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs. After spending the majority of his collegiate career at Georgia State, Hynek transferred to the University of North Carolina to compete as a graduate level student. He was brought in to add depth behind the plate, forming a duo with
Macon Winslow. (
Keeping It Heel)
Ben Griffin Quit Golf After Racking Up $17K in Credit Card Debt. How He Mounted a $4M Comeback
Ben Griffin isn't shy about sharing his story. The golfer, featured on the Netflix docuseries Full Swing, has been open about his financial struggles, which initially derailed his dreams of competing on a pro level. Griffin admitted his "professional golf journey has been a roller coaster," in part due to the fact he "didn't play well" after his 2018 pro debut. (
People)
Why UNC Football Feels Nothing Like It Did a Year Ago
This offseason, with the spring transfer portal eliminated, Belichick and UNC's coaches led the Tar Heels through April knowing their roster would be the same when preseason camp opened. That, most notably, includes UNC's four QBs —
Billy Edwards Jr.,
Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk and
Travis Burgess — who are all competing for the starting job. (
TarHeel247)
5 Takeaways from UNC Football at ACC Kickoff
When asked about offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, both
Bill Belichick and offensive lineman
Christo Kelly spoke highly of what he's brought to the offense. Both emphasized Petrino's experience and track record. It's still early, but there's plenty of optimism surrounding what the offense can become in his first season calling plays at UNC. (
Heels on Franklin)